GE 44 Tonner

[LordMannu]

Yes, It is my model. Sorry for been away from the forum, I been working hard on this model and still lot of thing to do.

[PapaXpress]

Awesome

[BNSF650]

Look!

Another work-in-progress preview shot of the GE44 switcher, currently under development for Train Simulator 2012! Keep watching for more shots and information.

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[steve_the_slim]

Is this the one LordMannu was working on?

[PapaXpress]

The answer is yes.

I merged the newer thread to this one which has more information.

[petersde]

Cesar,

Your work is always first class The GE 44 Ton is a must for the switching fanatic and works on even the most challenging industrial network. Though not extremely powerful, they were nimble. And your detail, both aesthetically and operationally, makes the experience "total". Keep it up

Dave

[steve_the_slim]

Available soon for Train Simulator 2012!

The GE 44-ton switcher is a small but tough switching locomotive first built in the 1940s, and will soon be available to download as a Pennsylvania Railroad switcher for the Horseshoe Curve. Built by General Electric specifically to weigh no more than 44 short tons in order to fit in with the labour agreements for train crews in those days, the GE 44-tonner was created during the early days of the transition from steam to diesel freight haulage in North America and found work on railroads across the country. Regulations at the time said that any locomotive weighing more than 44 tons must have a second crewman in the cab: the GE 44-tonner could be run with only a driver, saving money for the railroad.

More than 350 examples were built up until 1956, with various power units being fitted over the years, and around 20 still exist in preservation across the US and beyond. Developed for RailSimulator.com by Digital Train Models, the GE 44-ton switcher comes in PRR black livery with scenarios for the Horseshoe Curve route. We will also be releasing a Union Pacific-liveried version in the near future with scenarios for the Cajon Pass. Available soon.

So it looks like RSC is going to be nickel-and-dimeing us for each individual livery.

[ArcticCatZRT]

Lets not get hot under the collar just yet, I have a little more faith in RSC then messing with us that badly. Even if that was the case of separate releases, I think that then they would be like ~12ish bucks a pop. Maybe I am just not as cynical against RSC as some board members seem to be

Heres what I found on their facebook page, the ending I found there was a bit different. Who knows, as history tells us, RSC is not exactly so clear in their postings/"press" releases.

The GE 44-ton switcher is a small but tough switching locomotive first built in the 1940s, and soon you will able to put it through its paces yourself in Train Simulator 2012. Built specifically to weigh no more than 44 short tons in order to fit in with the labour agreements for train crews in those days, the GE 44-tonner was created during the early days on the transition from steam to diesel freight haulage in North America and found work on railroads across the country. More than 350 examples were built up until 1956, with various power units being fitted over the years, and around 20 still exist in preservation across the US and beyond. Developed for RailSimulator.com by Digital Train Models, the GE 44-ton switcher will be available soon to download from Steam.

[johnmckenzie]

Are the SP and SF models coming soon? Are there any other road names in the pipeline, too? Thanks!

[Csxgp38-2]

Caesar, I love the detail of your models, however the bell and horn sounds on them are not prototypical. If you need help with a bell/horn sound, just ask on here, there's tons of members who can go out and record one. For example, there's 3 operating 1940s GE centercabs near me I can record. Superb detail and accuracy nonetheless.

[LordMannu]

Are the SP and SF models coming soon? Are there any other road names in the pipeline, too? Thanks!

SP model will be released after Doner Pass be updated. I have no release date for that.

If you need help with a bell/horn sound, just ask on here, there's tons of members who can go out and record one. For example, there's 3 operating 1940s GE centercabs near me I can record.

That would be really great. I think I could add those sounds in a future update.
Thanks a lot.

[Csxgp38-2]

^Alright, I'll get them next month, the new hope valley only does their train rides first sunday of each month. They use 2 GE 80 tonners and a GE 65 tonner.

[PapaXpress]

SP model will be released after Doner Pass be updated. I have no release date for that.

That could be several months. You may find some repaints come out before then. I don't see the logic behind holding it back like this.