Amtrak E8's

[buzz456]

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It's too bad they don't have one from a coach. Maybe we can make a mod. They are really nice interiors.

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[OpenRailer90]

Unfortunately the U36B included with the Amtrak E8 is a separate version. Not very happy about this decision as users have to buy the same locomotive again in the standalone U36B DLC to access repaints and older workshop scenarios.
https://steamdb.info/app/277757/subs/
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Disappointed that DTG can’t provide the existing loco to be part of the new DLC. They have done it before for route mergers like the Morristown Line including the ALP-46 DLC and the Mittenwaldbahn where the existing BR442 DLC is included with the route.

To be honest, I wouldn't really care about the one SCL U36B reskin included in the E8 add-on; it's more meant for AI use than anything.

True...but the 1980s Seaboard Air Line livery is not present in the pack. Fan Railer had done the physics for this pack if you read the manual!

[DKSspeed]

I think i see the Southern Crescent in the future.....

[JohnTrainHead]

Thoughts on sounds?

[BNSFdude]

Thoughts on sounds?

Same old junk from 2009.

[AlcoFan]

I guess DTG thinks that the 10 year old Kuju sounds are an “authentic interpretation.” This is a disclaimer in the manual.

Whilst we do our utmost to reproduce sounds that are accurate and true-to-life, sometimes these sounds may not completely tally with the user’s expectation. Due to the nature of the simulation, it is often not possible to reproduce a completely accurate soundscape for a variety of reasons such as limitations with our current technology and occasional inability to gain meaningful access to the locomotives being created. You should therefore regard the audio reproduction for our locomotives as authentic interpretations rather than perfect recreations.

Decent 567 sounds, both 12 and 16 cylinder, are something that is sorely missing from the simulator.

[BNSFdude]

Nice excuse, there's tons of E and F units that run.

I'll eventually have 567 sounds, but lately it's been a matter of time to get them, not accessibility.

[thegevo5k]

Nice excuse, there's tons of E and F units that run.

I'll eventually have 567 sounds, but lately it's been a matter of time to get them, not accessibility.

Their negative reputation for sounds is only growing at this point.

[buzz456]

I hate to be the disagree guy however I think these sounds were probably the best ever put out there back then and continue to be something that works to my ear. The higher notch levels aren't very good off in the distance but it still works until one of you sound guys get to it so chill out boys. I was there and they ain't bad.

[BNSFdude]

I hate to be the disagree guy however I think these sounds were probably the best ever put out there back then and continue to be something that works to my ear. The higher notch levels aren't very good off in the distance but it still works until one of you sound guys get to it so chill out boys. I was there and they ain't bad.

No they're great recordings, they just are old and fail to capture the raw thunder Supercharged EMDs made, especially at a distance. I'll be recording SOO 2500 this spring, and probably DMIR 316 and 193 so that'll cover 3 variants of 16-567s. If I can make a trip to IRM, I've been told I can record either of theirs.

[Brickrail782]

This might be the DLC that gets me back into TS! My wallet is ready!

[ChrisOnline]

Unfortunately the U36B included with the Amtrak E8 is a separate version. Not very happy about this decision as users have to buy the same locomotive again in the standalone U36B DLC to access repaints and older workshop scenarios.

I'm not sure what you're getting at here. It is exactly the same model in the same folder location: DTG/U36BPack01. In fact I didn't receive a fresh download, as I already had that loco. So there is no duplication in different locations, and scenarios with that loco in (including any repaints) will work regardless of how the owner acquired the loco.

[Trainman21]

The U36B that DTG claims has been included with this addon is missing from my install, making the career scenarios unplayable. Anyone else having this issue? I already sent DTG a ticket this morning, but as of now, no response.

[ex-railwayman]

I guess DTG thinks that the 10 year old Kuju sounds are an “authentic interpretation.” This is a disclaimer in the manual.

Whilst we do our utmost to reproduce sounds that are accurate and true-to-life, sometimes these sounds may not completely tally with the user’s expectation. Due to the nature of the simulation, it is often not possible to reproduce a completely accurate soundscape for a variety of reasons such as limitations with our current technology and occasional inability to gain meaningful access to the locomotives being created. You should therefore regard the audio reproduction for our locomotives as authentic interpretations rather than perfect recreations.

That's just a typical British modern day excuse for ''can't be arsed to do a proper job'', it's endemic in our country, absolutely shameful.

I don't have a PhD, I have a CBA Certificate........

Cheerz. Steve.

[buzz456]

I guess DTG thinks that the 10 year old Kuju sounds are an “authentic interpretation.” This is a disclaimer in the manual.

Whilst we do our utmost to reproduce sounds that are accurate and true-to-life, sometimes these sounds may not completely tally with the user’s expectation. Due to the nature of the simulation, it is often not possible to reproduce a completely accurate soundscape for a variety of reasons such as limitations with our current technology and occasional inability to gain meaningful access to the locomotives being created. You should therefore regard the audio reproduction for our locomotives as authentic interpretations rather than perfect recreations.

That's just a typical British modern day excuse for ''can't be arsed to do a proper job'', it's endemic in our country, absolutely shameful.

I don't have a PhD, I have a CBA Certificate........

Cheerz. Steve.

Trust me it's not isolated to your Country.