Although this is not technically a DTG creation we do publish via them on Steam (and this loco will be no exception) so this seemed a reasonable place to put this thread. If the mods think otherwise please move me to the right place
I don't expect anyone to know me necessarily so a quick introduction:
My name's Pete Gillam, commonly known as Karma99 on UKTS and other train simming sites. I produced the first scripted attempt at a semi-realistic steam engine in the GWR 56xx back in the days of Railworks, and in the past year I've been running Victory Works and we have produced the GWR Steam Railmotor, Bulleid Q1, GWR 14xx/58/xx with Autocoach and GWR Small Prairies.
Suffice to say we've been rather busy!
I tend to lurk here and read a little but I haven't posted to date as all of my locos have been very UK-centric and although I know you're not exclusive to US content that is certainly the major interest here.
But as the title suggests we are about to embark on creation of the USATC S160 which were produced and used in the US as well as being shipped over the entire world. I've written a blog post here of my intentions.
I'm pleased to say that sounds will be created by Steam Sounds Supreme who have an excellent history of custom sound sets for numerous steam locos, and it will be furnished with all of our usual features: scripted steam chest, 3d modelled firebox, custom realistic wheel slip (not the core stuff!), numerous operable cab parts, and as we always try to do - as many liveries and variations as possible.
The last part is where we could really do with input from your side of the pond - are there specific liveries, variants and fittings that you would want? Obviously we're restricted by certain licensing however DTG have a lot of agreements in place and are always working on more so I'd rather have all suggestions so we can pursue them.
We have a lot of research already but if you have links to images or images you can share to support your requests then all the better. The more information the easier it is to include what you want.
Thank you,
Pete
Victory Works
White accents are bad enough - looks like something from an elementary child's colouring in book...
As somebody posted elsewhere, the next issue is having somewhere proto to run it. personally I would like to see an unlined, un-marked version that can be utilised anywhere with a little imagination... A purpose created sound set will be fantastic too...
) so I think the idea for a "run anywhere version" will be achieved by a few of the historic liveries.
