Certain locomotives not showing

[yellowdog]

Thanks, Randy. That was the obvious answer to me, too, when I first noticed the error some time ago. But Type (Diesel) is correct in the eng files of the offending locos, as are other components of the eng file that point to diesel (such as fuel, RPMs, etc).

[Vince]

Re: In Randy's example . . .
In the Type line is a space needed before and after the Diesel in parenthesis?

[derekmorton]

No parenthesis in any of mine.
Spaces yes.

Type ( Engine )

Type ( Diesel )

[yellowdog]

Yup. My files show

Type ( Engine )

near the beginning of the eng file and

Type ( Diesel )

near the middle of the eng file, after the light and exhaust definition sections.

I also have 3 or 4 that show up in TSRE according to the Wagon( xxxx ) line in the eng file rather than the Name ( xxxx ) line. They're all payware models, by reputable vendors. Other models by the same vendors, even in the same package, don't have the issue. I've given up trying to figure it out. I'm just offering my experience as an example to match the OP's.

[buttercup]

It may be a format problem. There may be something on the same line as "Type ( Diesel )" the should be moved to the following line.

[charland]

Might help everyone of you posted the eng file here, might just be something simple that needs to be changed.

Paul :-)

[yellowdog]

As I said, these are payware. So I'm not posting any files here.

[charland]

OK, but an engine file doesn't contain anything different then a free engine file.

Paul :-)

[R. Steele]

As I said, these are payware. So I'm not posting any files here.

Like Paul said, the eng file can be posted...following are sections that might cause your problem....file from one of the eng files that do not appear for you ---- From the Diesels West CN C40-8 set:

SIMISA@@@@@@@@@@JINX0D0t______

Wagon ( CN2104
	Type ( Engine )
	WagonShape ( CN2104.s )
	Size ( 3.432m 5.03m 21.37m )
	comment( 395250lbs US )
	Mass ( 179.3t )
	WheelRadius ( 20in )
	InertiaTensor ( Box ( 3.432m 5.03m 21.37m ) )
Coupling (

Engine ( CN2104
	Effects (
		DieselSpecialEffects (
			Exhaust1 (
			0.1 4.961 -3.257
			0 1 0
			0.27
			)
		)
       	)
	Wagon ( CN2104 )
	Type ( Diesel )
	MaxPower ( 2966.37kW )
        comment( 4000 HP x 83% efficiency )
	MaxForce ( 591.5kN )	
	MaxContinuousForce ( 490.95kN )
     	MaxVelocity ( 72mph )
	MaxCurrent ( 1800A ) 
	WheelRadius ( 20in )
	comment( sanding system is switched off when faster than given velocity )
	Sanding ( 15mph )
	NumWheels ( 4 )
	MaxTemperature ( 120 )
	MaxOilPressure ( 90 )

 	CabView ( dash8_standard_CP.cvf )

Name ( "DW CN DASH 8-40C 2104")
    	Description (
      "GE DASH 8-40C(C40-8) by            DIESELS WEST                 "+
      "The Dash 8 was the first GE locomotive "+
 	"to fully integrate computer systems with power equipment "+
	"and locomotive control. "+
	"3 onboard computers are linked to sensors located "+
	"on power components of the locomotive. "+
	"They help to optimize performance and also provide "+
 	"early warning of overuse to expensive equipment, before costly damage occurs. "+
	"------------ ---------- ----"+
  	"GE 8-40C STATISTICS                             "+
	"H.P. 4,000            "+
	"Engine:7FDL 16 cyl.              "+
	"First year built: 1987 "+
      "Domestic units sold: 581 "+ 
	"Major Purchasers:                UP,CSX,CNW,CONRAIL   "
    	)
)

I've made some modifications to these files...if you are missing a description section ( or quotes ) that could give you problems. Wagon section Type should be Engine ---and--- Engine section Type should be Diesel.

IF you would post a complete file people would be able to help you troubleshoot your problem.

[derekmorton]

As I said, these are payware. So I'm not posting any files here.

eng files are not subject to copyright.
or you could give us the filename.