Amtrak Northeast Corridor Rolling Stock Physics and Sound Packs Update

[FanRailer]

I have updated the physics and sound modification packs for Amtrak's Siemens ACS-64 and EMD AEM-7DC to TS2015 standards. I am also releasing, for the first time, the Bombardier HHP-8 Physics mod pack. Included are simpler installation instructions, and minor detail updates. Also, the physics and sound mods are merged into one download for ease of access in case you need to re-install the mod after verifying steam files. Make sure you READ the readme file before doing anything with the packs, and definitely do so before you ask any questions about anything to do with the packs.

Here also, though not shown in this video, is the updated and merged Acela Physics and Sound pack. I suppose I'll generate a second video for that pack.

Bombardier HHP-8 Physics Mod Pack:
http://railworksamerica.com/index.php/d ... ccessories

Siemens ACS-64 Physics & Sound Mod Pack:
http://railworksamerica.com/index.php/d ... ccessories

EMD AEM-7DC Physics & Sound Mod Pack:
http://railworksamerica.com/index.php/d ... ccessories

Bombardier Acela Physics & Sound Mod Pack:
http://railworksamerica.com/index.php/d ... ccessories

This preview clip was shot at Providence Station along the Rhode Island section of the NEC, which is available here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/f ... =330377563

Enjoy, folks, and have a happy Thanksgiving :)

[FanRailer]

Acela Express Train Set video:

[OpenRailer90]

Hello, all the physics packs worked fine except the HHP-8. After installing the HHP physics pack the model did not work. It appeared as a static model with pantograph sparks that are static. The pantographs remained down and it lagged the hell out of my machine. I followed the readme.

[FanRailer]

Hello, all the physics packs worked fine except the HHP-8. After installing the HHP physics pack the model did not work. It appeared as a static model with pantograph sparks that are static. The pantographs remained down and it lagged the hell out of my machine. I followed the readme.

Just uninstall it (delete the files that you dragged out of the .rar). I didn't really change too much on the HHP-8 anyway. I do need to ask if you made sure your railworks assets folders are not set to "read-only", since they should be.

[FanRailer]

Updated the Acela Pack yet again:


This is the Amtrak Acela Express Physics and Sound Upgrade pack (TS2015 version).

In order to utilize this freeware physics upgrade, you must have purchased the Amtrak Acela Express EMU Add-On pack avaliable at Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/65231/

This is a freeware pack; in no way is it to be used for commercial purposes. You are free, however to further modify the physics enhancements found in this pack for personal use if you so choose.

The purpose of this pack is to correct some physics errors in the original Acela pack and swap in the HHP-8 Hybrid K5LA horn and bell sounds.

I also added in brand new door sounds and idle sounds.


Parameter Change Log:
1. Adjusted tractive effort and braking effort curves based on real world figures available online. Original figures used were much too high and lead to an unrealistically fast train set.
2. Adjusted amp ratings so that 1 amp = 1 kN of effort. Maximum traction amps = 225 amps @ 0 mph.
3. Adjusted individual car weights based on real world figures available online.
4. Added the ammeter feature on the HUD, and tweaked the cab TE display to read a maximum of 50,000 lbf of starting tractive effort.
5. Top speed has been unlocked from 165 mph to 205 mph. Based on available power from power cars, balancing speed is 186 mph for 7 car set.

For more specifics on the specific values that were changed, proceed here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10774

IMPORTANT; Install Instructions

1. Open the Acela asset pack until the directory reads "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\RailWorks\Assets\RSC\AcelaPack01"
2. Then open the "Railworks_Acela_Express_Physics_&_Sound_Mod.rar" file.
3. Drag the folders from the .rar file and into the directory you opened in step one.
4. Overwrite if asked.
5. The installation should be complete. Run TS2015 to check.

Thank you for downloading and installing.
Enjoy =)

I will update with the link when the file goes live.

[FanRailer]

Links posted

[ES64F4]

Thank you so much FanRailer for all your fix! You seem to be the only one who cares about US electric engine's bugs.

I start driving electric US train a few weeks ago and each time I encouter an issue and do some search, I found your fix (and thus didn't have to fix it by myself). I can enjoy HHP-8, ACS-64 and AEM-7 with Amfleet without slag and gap and the Acela Express with better sound.

DTG/RSC did not care much about US trains than about our EU trains...