Would you like a Mojave Sub(Tehachapi Pass) for Railworks?

[amtrack505]

Would you like a Mojave Sub(Tehachapi Pass) for Railworks?

[Kali]

I'm not terribly familiar with it, is there anything to do other than drive up a hill, round in a couple of circles and down again?

[Machinist]

I'm not terribly familiar with it, is there anything to do other than drive up a hill, round in a couple of circles and down again?

My favourite route in the other existing train game, and also in the upcoming train sim. The challenge of running up hill in the limit risking to stall, and then down risking to overspeed or deplet brake's air (not in RW3) is amazing, not to mention the traffic around, when simulating railroad operations (calling helpers, waiting in a siding a crawling uphill train free your way downhill), but.. so far that's not the case in RW3, also.

[Kali]

Hm, well there are existing routes that offer all that ( in fact every commercial RSC US route seems to be "drive up a hill and down again" ), what else is there on it?

Frazer & Cariboo has passing points on 2.2% grades, that's just evil.

[Machinist]

Yep, that's the point it's delightfully devilish or devilishly adorable ... whatever.

[BNSF650]

Is jointedrail going to do it.. lol

[amtrack505]

Mabey
But i sure am!!!
railworks community spread the word
You will soon have a Mojave Sub!!!!!

[Hack]

Like this one?

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=6031

[NS9030]

Is jointedrail going to do it.. lol

What ever happened to their TS2012 C30-7? And I vote yes!!! We could really use this

[amtrack505]

Like this one?

http://www.railworksamerica.com/forum/v ... =24&t=6031

Yes like that one, but im going to go the extra mile and here's how

-accurate mileposts with 1/4 and 1/2 mile indicators
-accurate roadnames/numbers for engines in the Bakersfield yard
-Extra 20 miles northwest of bakersfield on BNSF's and UP's tracks
-Extra 5 miles of track northwest of Bakersfield for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVR) for swithching
-Accurate defect detectors witch read out correct mileposts and track numbers
-Custom objects
-Correct signal placement and indication

And im going to keep you guys up to date with this
After I get the track laid im going to make a Mojave Sub forum!

[LandN]

Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing it. Should be enough mainline running and switching to keep everybody happy.

Jay

[Hack]

Yes like that one, but im going to go the extra mile and here's how

-accurate mileposts with 1/4 and 1/2 mile indicators

FWIW, the track was laid using older ATSF, SP, and current UP track charts. You can get current UP photocopies from Railfan Depot. Some of the older ones are available through the various historical societies - in some cases for only the cost of copying and postage.

-accurate roadnames/numbers for engines in the Bakersfield yard

Accurate to what day, and at what time? What was the weather like? How many cars fit on a piece of track? How 'bout them Dodgers? What's for dinner?

-Extra 20 miles northwest of bakersfield on BNSF's and UP's tracks
-Extra 5 miles of track northwest of Bakersfield for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVR) for swithching

Not necessary, as it's not part of the Mojave Sub. Rule #1 when building a route is to stay focused.

-Accurate defect detectors witch read out correct mileposts and track numbers

All you need is someone to record the sounds for you, or you can do it yourself. Doesn't need to be fancy.

-Custom objects

DEM the route and lay the track first, then see where you're at for motivation and time.

-Correct signal placement and indication

Why would you do it any other way?

And im going to keep you guys up to date with this
After I get the track laid im going to make a Mojave Sub forum!

Good luck with that. However, I would suggest starting on a smaller scale - perhaps just the San Joaquin, Arvin branch, or maybe a small part of the Lone Pine out of Mojave. Without the experience under your belt, and please don't take this the wrong way (I admire your enthusiasm), I believe that you might be biting off just a tad much for a first-timer.

[amtrack505]

Accurate to what day, and at what time? What was the weather like? How many cars fit on a piece of track? How 'bout them Dodgers? What's for dinner?

This is going to be a early 2012 rendition of the Mojave Sub

Not necessary, as it's not part of the Mojave Sub. Rule #1 when building a route is to stay focused.

Mabey unnecessary but I live there so i want to extend it

All you need is someone to record the sounds for you, or you can do it yourself. Doesn't need to be fancy.

This is what I'm going to do with the detectors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd04elV2 ... e=youtu.be

DEM the route and lay the track first, then see where you're at for motivation and time.

I DEMed it and currently laying track
Custom objects will only be 2 stations and a few high-wide load detectors

Good luck with that. However, I would suggest starting on a smaller scale - perhaps just the San Joaquin, Arvin branch, or maybe a small part of the Lone Pine out of Mojave. Without the experience under your belt, and please don't take this the wrong way (I admire your enthusiasm), I believe that you might be biting off just a tad much for a first-timer.

I may be a first timer but I have a lot of determination!

[jpetersjr]

Sounds great, if the route is to be freeware I'd be more then happy to build a couple vintage assets if needed. I have been a scenery creator for a while now. But I prefer to stick to vintage items, something old.

[amtrack505]

New forum over here
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=6311