Phil6219
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Just in time for Christmas the folks over at Trainsim-Stuff released an updated version of the very popular Network West Midlands route. I actually expected someone to have already mentioned it here but alas I shall instead
The route has seen some tweaks to it but for me the best bit is the inclusion of an earlier era (2001-2005), so there are plenty of 47s, 37s, 60s, 86s, 87s and 90s knocking around.
I've already driven some 500 route miles since it's release just before Christmas
The route still has some challenges such as "that" hill just after Quarry Bank (Where I've just ground to a halt in a 60 hauling a loaded MGR). OpenBVE's ability to select the traction for routes allows even more fun as it's possible to change the train (my aforementioned exploit in an MGR 60 was booked as a 47 freightliner), just like it can be enjoyable switching some of the stoppers over to a 37 or 31.
As for what the future holds? Well they have already shown us that they are making extensions to the route with a WIP extension from Clifon Greenbridge. I'd love to see an 80s or early 90s version with much more loco hauled stuff, especially as there is a new 56 in the works and the fantastic 58 which goes nicely with the 60.
I'm not connected in any way with them but I'm currently going through the basics of train building so that there will be electrics to run on this great line. It's a bit hard to get hold of sounds from 86s & 87s now though :/
Seriously though, keep up the great work guys.
Phil
The route has seen some tweaks to it but for me the best bit is the inclusion of an earlier era (2001-2005), so there are plenty of 47s, 37s, 60s, 86s, 87s and 90s knocking around.
I've already driven some 500 route miles since it's release just before Christmas
The route still has some challenges such as "that" hill just after Quarry Bank (Where I've just ground to a halt in a 60 hauling a loaded MGR). OpenBVE's ability to select the traction for routes allows even more fun as it's possible to change the train (my aforementioned exploit in an MGR 60 was booked as a 47 freightliner), just like it can be enjoyable switching some of the stoppers over to a 37 or 31.
As for what the future holds? Well they have already shown us that they are making extensions to the route with a WIP extension from Clifon Greenbridge. I'd love to see an 80s or early 90s version with much more loco hauled stuff, especially as there is a new 56 in the works and the fantastic 58 which goes nicely with the 60.
I'm not connected in any way with them but I'm currently going through the basics of train building so that there will be electrics to run on this great line. It's a bit hard to get hold of sounds from 86s & 87s now though :/
Seriously though, keep up the great work guys.
Phil