Alpenfreight's Simple Weather Mod

[Alpenfreight]

Hey All,

I have been working the past few weeks on improving the 3D weather system introduced in Train Simulator 2015. I have finally reached the point that I am happy enough with the changes to show everyone what I have done.



This mod aims to improve the color of the sim and create a more realistic effect than the default 3D weather system.

Main Improvements include:
-Much more blue and realistic sky
-More prominent clouds
-Larger sun and moon
-Higher contrast and saturation
-Darker shadows
-More intense rain
-Darker nights

Screens:












Installation:
Backup All Files before continuing!

Copy the two SilverLining files to your Silverlining directory:
RailWorks\data\SilverLining

Load a scenario using 3D weather (or quickdrive). You MUST have dynamic clouds enabled for the 3D weather to work.

Download:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/a1j9isv0 ... TS2019.zip
Credits to DrMagnumWolf for detailing out some of the rain parameters in his post here: viewtopic.php?f=62&t=15627

Old Version:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ruys1 ... WM_v01.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/sehfd ... WM_v02.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/owtb2 ... WM_v03.zip

Please let me know what you think. I hope to continue improving this mod as I believe there is still a lot that can be done with SilverLining.

[Noel]

Very nice Alpen! Will definitely try this out!

[GenericZack]

WOW i love this!

[ZekTheKid]

Nice!

[Noel]

I am actually loving this new mod!

Pretty sunny out today!

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Running through the storm!

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I see what you mean by "more intense rain"!

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Really cold outside!

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[PotatoLocal]

Really nice mod, great work! Gave it a little try on TestTraK NA:

Cloudy.jpg

Foggy.jpg

Rainy.jpg

Snowy.jpg

Still need to try it out at night, love it so far

Ash

[Alpenfreight]

Hey All,

Somewhat of an update to fix some strange moon lighting at night

http://www.mediafire.com/download/sehfd ... WM_v02.zip

[ex-railwayman]

Well, I've tried it out and the sky is much bluer, that is a fact, well done and thank you for this mod. I was a little confused reading the Read Me where you wrote - Must have Dynamic clouds enabled. Under the 3D clouds all you have are 3D clear, 3D cloudy, 3D foggy, 3D raining, etc, etc, so, not sure exactly what you mean, but, the mod works, so, that's all that matters.

Cheerz. ex-railwayman.

[Alpenfreight]

Well, I've tried it out and the sky is much bluer, that is a fact, well done and thank you for this mod. I was a little confused reading the Read Me where you wrote - Must have Dynamic clouds enabled. Under the 3D clouds all you have are 3D clear, 3D cloudy, 3D foggy, 3D raining, etc, etc, so, not sure exactly what you mean, but, the mod works, so, that's all that matters.

Cheerz. ex-railwayman.

This is a setting found in the graphic settings. Turning it off would result in always using the older weather systems.

[ex-railwayman]

Oh yes, of course, thank you, I haven't touched the Dynamic lighting and cloud boxes for years, they've always been ticked, I'd forgotten they were there to be honest.

Cheerz. ex.

[Alpenfreight]

Another update:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/owtb2 ... WM_v03.zip

[buzz456]

Nice job. This is a excellent mod.

[imnew]

Wow! Fantastic work Alpenfreight

[bpetit]

Love it!

[Alpenfreight]

Love it!

Great shot! Mind sharing what route/time that was taken at? I finally was able to get rid of the absurd moon glow so the night sky is actually black. There is still a bit too much horizon glow for me though, I might be able to tweak that.