Guess what?

[KCJones]

I like a challenge!!

I thought it would be a shay(m) not to do this one.

shay-01.jpg

[Toripony]

A SHAY!!! Ohhh, I hope it is something I can use on my Cass Scenic RR route (9% Grade!!)!!

Tori

[ozinoz]

fantastic news - opens a whole new world of route possibilities.

Many thanks for all of your hard work in making RW what it has become today. Love your locos, are bringing the US scene to life...

[thecanadianrail]

OMG!!
this is awsome

people like you make things interesting.
also, this may be too soon to ask but what railway will it be released in?

[KCJones]

What road name? Woodchuck Wood Chuckers inc.

I haven't thought yet. I will probably do the same system as my USRA models. Give you a few to choose from and the texture files to make your own.

Any suggested timber companies?

Dick

[arizonachris]

He he he he, I did a little Google to find how many companies, take a look at this list: http://www.shaylocomotives.com/data/own ... hFrame.htm

At the very top of the page, it says "search by Railroad Name" Have fun!

Out of 3354 Shay's built, I think each loco had one owner. This design is fascinating to me. Can't wait!

[kin3]

What road name? Woodchuck Wood Chuckers inc.

I haven't thought yet. I will probably do the same system as my USRA models. Give you a few to choose from and the texture files to make your own.

Any suggested timber companies?

Dick

I have the USRA models. I need a step by step instructions to change the road name and numbers. I read the included instructions. Which file, where, etc. I have RS_Tools.

[KCJones]

In the zip file there should be a folder \roadnames\ In there you should find the files you need.

[Toripony]

Where shays are still maintained today......

http://www.cassrailroad.com/locos.html

Each unit is pictured and described under the "Locomotives" drop-down menu there.

Cass has the only remaining fully-equipped shay servicing shop and crew around. They still make parts from scratch. Sadly, those knowledgable in doing this are getting older and scarcer.

Tori

[kin3]

In the zip file there should be a folder \roadnames\ In there you should find the files you need.

Thanks I get it now. Love the locos.

[arizonachris]

Sadly, those knowledgable in doing this are getting older and scarcer.

Tori

This fact is also very evident in the aircraft industry, regarding the old style radial engines. 2 years before 9/11, I was taking aircraft mechanic's school just to get the knowledge about those old style radials. Sadly, the worst happened, then the school closed. Now, I'm probably too old, and school would cost too much to fulfill that dream. But, I still remember all that I learned, maybe someday I'll find a spot at some small airport and get to work on those old engines.

(sorry to get a little off topic )

[bpetit]

Oooh a shay

Nice Work so far Dick

[KCJones]

The next stage in development.
The animation is done and the sound. Still more to do though.

shay02.jpg

[thecanadianrail]

looks great!

[PapaXpress]

You will likely be my son's next hero... he is a big fan of Dixiana (not sure why he is not attached to their other two).

We try to go at least once a year to Big Trees, even if we plan it as a picnic at Henry Cowell.