Where's the N&W Class J #611 for Railworks?

[wopflyer]

Hey,

I was just wondering if anyone on here knows if the N&W Class J #611 is being made for use in Train Simulator 2015? And if so, by whom?

[trev123]

Best to ask on the Steam TS2015 forum http://steamcommunity.com/app/24010/dis ... 975714150/ Which DTG look at an answer questions.

[ozinoz]

I personally doubt it.

DTG seem to have an aversion to steam that isnt British (in all this time they have only produced 1 - PRR K4) Paul did the 3900's & 4000's sort of on their behalf, their V2 of the same was just a reworking of the original releases and after the way Mike was treated with his magnificent FEF3's I cant see anybody stupid enough to want to work with them under their content partnership arrangement. It will be interesting to see what Victory Works turns out.

[RAILSOHIO]

It seems the VTM has filed a copyright/patent claim on the 611. That will likely mean that a model of the locomotive will not be able to be distributed in a program like Railworks. Not without paying a licensing fee. I dont think this would affect existing versions(Trainz has at least 2),but will put a damper on someone wishing to bring one to our program. But seeing how there are 2 threads on the 611,and only 3 comments between both,that tells me there is no interest. That is a real shame,as the 611 has been,and apparently will be one of the most popular,and well-traveled excursion locomotives in North America. I absolutely would buy one,but this lack of response leads me to believe I am one of the few.

[ozinoz]

Dont get me wrong, I would most likely buy a TS version too, but it cant operate in isolation. It would need a set of NW Powatan style coaches and somewhere to run; neither of which exist.

[FourEightFour]

It seems the VTM has filed a copyright/patent claim on the 611.

Can I get a link to some info on this? I have a hard time seeing something like this approved, and if approved, holding up in court. They did not design it, nor build it. It's like a classic car museum filing patents on their collection because they "own" it, annnnd that's not how patents work.

[RAILSOHIO]

http://fireup611.org This the main site for the restoration of the engine. Lots of good stuff here.
Click on the "Restoration News" link. I think you will enjoy the site in general. Again,I am thrilled it is being brought back to life. I am just troubled by the patent/copyright proceedings. As far as passenger cars go,I would think there are reskinable cars that would be good stand-ins.

[UP3985]

I'd buy it. 611 is my fav eastern steamer, even more than the big time NYC and PRR. N&W has a more Homey professional feel, like Chick Fil A.

[FourEightFour]

http://fireup611.org This the main site for the restoration of the engine. Lots of good stuff here.
Click on the "Restoration News" link. I think you will enjoy the site in general. Again,I am thrilled it is being brought back to life. I am just troubled by the patent/copyright proceedings. As far as passenger cars go,I would think there are reskinable cars that would be good stand-ins.

That's....interesting. I wonder how they are going to argue for a trademark, considering they didn't build it, nor design it. All they do is own it, it's kinda like me filing for a Trademark for my truck. I guess it depends on what exactly they are filing for...

Anyways, I would go for a 611™ if a non-streamlined one was built. I personally don't like streamlined steam. They all look like suppositories to me*.

(*Does not apply to the T1)