Cresston V4 OB v1.4 - Coming Tonight

Tonight will see the release of an "Open Beta" version of Cresston V4. Bearing in mind this is a beta and with over 200 route miles, certain areas are not fully complete. However, with the route being large, providing an open beta allows me to receive feedback on system performance, whilst also allowing the end user to take a look at how things have progressed and get a good idea of the scale of the project on final release.

The route package (around 110mb) will include all requirements thanks to permission being granted on any external references as well as the inclusion of all custom content created specifically for the route. As an end user, you are required to have both WCML North and the AP Station Asset Pack which are both available from Steam**. These are not optional requirements, they are integral to the release. You will not be required to scour the internet for external downloads in order to make the route look and run as intended.

Three simple scenarios will be included, two utilising the Class 156 DMU from Oovee, and one that uses the Intercity Swallow HST. These scenarios do not include AI, and merely provide an opportunity to drive some of the newer sections of the route.

**  Existing users that owned TS2012 are not affected by original file changes. However, new users from today will require both the European and US Asset Packs, also available on Steam.

More information about the beta will be posted on this blog upon release.