Sim Rail 2021

[mindenjohn]

Thanks for the explanation, now understand.

[SAR704]

I too didn't understand the abbreviation.

[RailRoadEngineer]

I am sharing screenshots, devs had shown us on discord today (for those who have not joined them) -





Discord - https://discord.gg/3KaqGtgehA

[mindenjohn]

It looks very good, it’s operation (and control) will be the key.

[SAR704]

For some reason, the graphics resemble a hybrid of TSW1 and Trainz. I've never liked the Trainz graphics at all. But at the end of the day, at least 55% of the appeal is not related to graphics.

I hope it gets a 3d Crafter export plugin when released.

[RailRoadEngineer]

I hope it gets a 3d Crafter export plugin when released.

You can export it as .fbx into Unity

[savv_nz]

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this Sim is that it appears it is being built as a “public friendly” front end of their simulator used to train locomotive and signalling staff for the real world, their second developer update linked to a video about it. Certainly a sim to watch.

[jpetersjr]

Looks good, but if there aren't any classic American diesels or US steam locomotives in it I'm not interested.

[SAR704]

The creators have at least a year to consider which rolingstock will be included. and I'm sure that it is way less unlikely than say the 'challenger' being featured in TSW2, or even an SAR S class loco.

Edit: Removed mildly provocative comment.

[buzz456]

I don't think Jon is being pessimistic. He's just stating his opinion about what might interest him and I for one agree with him about content.

[RailRoadEngineer]

[SAR704]

In regards to the above, the Algebuckina bridge (between Marree and William Creek) would look stunning in this environment. Even more so with an NM or NSU trundling over it.

[RailRoadEngineer]

[BoostedFridge]

I like how dark night looks in that first image

[SAR704]

Looks a little too dark still. But I think the 3'6 gauge section from Quorn to Marree in SA would look fantastic in this new sim.

And is it reasonable to expect an in-game minimap that does NOT cause the game to crash upon loading? I wonder if Unity even supports this.