Another Announcement From RSC!!!

[imphantum]

Random but; Since there are no current RSC made Norfolk Southern routes(HSC dosn't count since it's pre-conrail) What scenarios will be included with this pack?? Would they be "what ifs" on Sherman Hill and/or Marias Pass or would RSC just go with HSC?

I would say that they are going to be 99.9% probably on HSC. Its what they have done with other loco scenarios so why not with more?

I wish RSC would make a modern day HSC with NS rolling stock. To me it just feels weird using NS and Conrail on the 4 track mainline. Maybe thats just me because I've been there and I dont live to far away from the curve. But I'd spend maybe 20-30 dollars on a modern curve.

[donjgatlin]

I think RSC should try CSX or Norfolk Southern for their next project after Marais Pass. I wouldn't mind having something like the CSX coal fields in WV and KY. Especially with ES44AH's and AC44's hauling those extremely heavy coal trains up and down the mountains. Those areas wouldn't have much to do in terms of intermodal and manifest freights but they could do something like Sand Patch if that were an issue (forgive me, I don't know of NS routes). It seems like RSC doesn't want to make eastern routes, where most of it's content buyers likely come from (based on population). IT's nice to see that they're doing the heritage units for the game, though. It would be nice if CSX would do some, but it doesn't seem like they want to join that bandwagon.

[buzz456]

Check it out.
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[BNSFdude]

I think RSC should try CSX or Norfolk Southern for their next project after Marais Pass. I wouldn't mind having something like the CSX coal fields in WV and KY. Especially with ES44AH's and AC44's hauling those extremely heavy coal trains up and down the mountains. Those areas wouldn't have much to do in terms of intermodal and manifest freights but they could do something like Sand Patch if that were an issue (forgive me, I don't know of NS routes). It seems like RSC doesn't want to make eastern routes, where most of it's content buyers likely come from (based on population). IT's nice to see that they're doing the heritage units for the game, though. It would be nice if CSX would do some, but it doesn't seem like they want to join that bandwagon.

My personal issues and company issues is with CSX. CSX and KCS are difficult to get logo reproduction and other lisences from them. They're very abrupt about it, and I assume that's RSCs issue too.

[donjgatlin]

I think RSC should try CSX or Norfolk Southern for their next project after Marais Pass. I wouldn't mind having something like the CSX coal fields in WV and KY. Especially with ES44AH's and AC44's hauling those extremely heavy coal trains up and down the mountains. Those areas wouldn't have much to do in terms of intermodal and manifest freights but they could do something like Sand Patch if that were an issue (forgive me, I don't know of NS routes). It seems like RSC doesn't want to make eastern routes, where most of it's content buyers likely come from (based on population). IT's nice to see that they're doing the heritage units for the game, though. It would be nice if CSX would do some, but it doesn't seem like they want to join that bandwagon.

My personal issues and company issues is with CSX. CSX and KCS are difficult to get logo reproduction and other lisences from them. They're very abrupt about it, and I assume that's RSCs issue too.

Oh, I see. I figured they just didn't care about looking into it, but they do. It's just unfortunate when companies won't work with them and we all suffer. Nothing you can do about it, it's their brand after all. If they don't want to sell it, they don't have to.

[imphantum]

I think RSC should try CSX or Norfolk Southern for their next project after Marais Pass. I wouldn't mind having something like the CSX coal fields in WV and KY. Especially with ES44AH's and AC44's hauling those extremely heavy coal trains up and down the mountains. Those areas wouldn't have much to do in terms of intermodal and manifest freights but they could do something like Sand Patch if that were an issue (forgive me, I don't know of NS routes). It seems like RSC doesn't want to make eastern routes, where most of it's content buyers likely come from (based on population). IT's nice to see that they're doing the heritage units for the game, though. It would be nice if CSX would do some, but it doesn't seem like they want to join that bandwagon.

I dont mean to go off topic but, I'd really like to see the NS Harrisburg line. If that dosnt get made in the near future I might take a shot at it

[Merlin75]

For scenario creators the RSC packs will make things alittle easier than a big readme listing all the same free NS repaints from RWA and there are those who may not be happy playing with files so this pack would be handy for them aswell. I would like to see them do a route that go's though the Roanoke area complete with the Depot for all thease NS units they have made.

[dejoh]

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This seems to have fallen off the table. Went to visit friends in Roanoke last October.
Got to know the city well. Would really like to run this route.
Free-ware or Payware, does not matter.

[ArcticCatZRT]

I'll be interested if they use the correct ES44 model for the repaints(roof headlights, etc), and also an "updated" SD70 (ei rain drops and light). I'm not keeping my hopes up though...

[UP3985]

There is more to the SD70s and ES44s than just that. The ES44s have a big gap n the front where the nose lights would go but the lights are on the top front of the cab between the windshields, and the SD70s need the "whisper cab" grooves on the nose. It's quite clear to see in any picture (or in real life).

[donjgatlin]

I'll be interested if they use the correct ES44 model for the repaints(roof headlights, etc), and also an "updated" SD70 (ei rain drops and light). I'm not keeping my hopes up though...

I really wish RSC would make the ES44AC in the 4-Window version. The two large and one small round window version looks weird to me. Besides, GE doesn't make them with the old two-window style anymore. Ever since they locked down the options in 2009-2010, all loco's have top number boards, 4400hp, and 4-window style. The only exception I've seen to the 'rule' since they've done this are the ES44C4's for BNSF and top-of-cab headlights for NS.

[ArcticCatZRT]

There is more to the SD70s and ES44s than just that. The ES44s have a big gap n the front where the nose lights would go but the lights are on the top front of the cab between the windshields, and the SD70s need the "whisper cab" grooves on the nose. It's quite clear to see in any picture (or in real life).

I am aware of that bud, I just didn't feel like posting all of the differences because I thought it was pretty obvious to the majority of the forum members...I guess not...

[UP3985]

Just thought I'd clear up why the current models would not be acceptable as is

[buzz456]

Just thought I'd clear up why the current models would not be acceptable as is

To you maybe.

[UP3985]

If they are going to consider selling repaints, the models should be updated. Some may not care, (truly that's me) but it's the little details that will take the cake for these.