Alstom TGV Duplex Physics Mod (V150 Test Train Physics Included)

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This is the DTG TGV Duplex Physics Mod Patch (Version 1.5)

In order to utilize this freeware physics upgrade, you must have purchased the "Train Simulator: LGV: Marseille - Avignon Route Add-On" available here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/376938

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.

THIS IS NOT A SOUND UPGRADE PACK.

The purpose of this pack is to correct major traction physics errors and provide an alternate physics set that is more realistic to real-world operations.

Version 1.5 update includes new V150 physics & EuroDuplex physics.

General Parameter Change Log (Physics):
-See technical specifications section below


Technical specifications for TGV Duplex power car:

1. Alstom TGV Duplex Power Car (4400 kW)
a. Starting tractive effort of 24,729 lbs (110 kN)
b. Tractive effort curve (page 26)*: http://www.transportesenegocios.pt/semi ... oimbra.pdf
*NOTE: values seen in graphs here are for the train set; divide by 2 to get individual power car values.
c. Dynamic Brake effort*: 13,600 lbs (60.5 kN) @ 162.72 mph; flat curve down to 25 mph, fade to 0 lbs @ 6 mph.
*NOTE: dynamic brake calculated based on information from link (http://www.railfaneurope.net/tgv/research.html) and assuming 4400 kW braking power per power car.
d. Maximum theoretical speed raised to 402 km/h (250 mph); maximum balancing speed achieved during testing on flat track ~357 km/h (222 mph), which is realistic, given resistance coefficients.

2. Alstom TGV EuroDuplex Power Car (4640 kW)
a. Starting tractive effort of 24,729 lbs (110 kN)
b. Dynamic Brake effort*: 13,600 lbs (60.5 kN) @ 162.72 mph; flat curve down to 25 mph, fade to 0 lbs @ 6 mph.
c. Maximum theoretical speed raised to 402 km/h (250 mph).

3. Alstom TGV V150 Power Car (9800 kW)
a. Starting tractive effort of 37,093.5 lbs (165 kN)
b. Dynamic Brake effort*: 20,400 lbs (90.75 kN) @ 243.63 mph; flat curve down to 25 mph, fade to 0 lbs @ 6 mph.
*NOTE: dynamic brake calculated based on information from link (http://www.railfaneurope.net/tgv/research.html) and assuming 9800 kW braking power per power car.
c. Maximum theoretical speed raised to 684 km/h (425 mph).


IMPORTANT; Install Instructions

1. Open the following directory: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\RailWorks\Assets\DTG\LGVMedSouth"
2. Open the "DTG_TGV_Duplex_Physics_Mod.rar" file
3. Drag both folders from the .rar file into the directory from step 1.
4. Physics & Sound mod installation is complete.
5. Run TS2016 to confirm.

User's Manual:
Upon installation, the pack defaults to using the default Duplex physics. In order to switch physics, follow the steps below:

1. Open the following directory:
a. "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\RailWorks\Assets\DTG\LGVMedSouth\RailVehicles\Electric\TGV_Duplex\PowerCar\Simulation"
2. In each of those directories, you will see three folders (one for each set of power car physics):
a. "Default Duplex"
b. "EuroDuplex"
c. "V150"
3. Once you choose which set of physics to use, open the respective physics folder in the directory from step 1.
4. Copy (CTRL + C) all files you find in the opened folder located in directory 1a.
5. Proceed back to the directory in step one.
6. Paste (CTRL + V) the copied files; overwrite when asked.
7. If the previous 6 steps were completed properly, the physics swap should be successful; run TS2016 to check.

Thank you for downloading and installing. Please contact me if there is a problem with the functionality of this mod pack.
Enjoy =)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/download/hwaop ... d_Pack.rar

Route tested on (non-electrified): http://christrains.com/downloads/JetTrainRoute.zip

How to electrify: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J95mz2AmZuQ