Friday 22 March 2013

Locomotive/Rolling Stock Database

Are you wondering just how many Class 67's there are available? Are you looking for the original Class 66 or Class 08 pack and didn't realise they were still available to buy? Did you know that you can download a free Class 25, Class 35 or Class 58?

In all fairness, unless you have been casting an eagle eye over all proceedings within Railworks/Train Simulator for the past few years, then you may well be none the wiser to any of the above, or you have given yourself a severe migraine trying to work out who created what and who sells it where.

To help ease the pain, I have started my own database at DPSimulation, with the goal of keeping it constantly updated with new arrivals and old removals, freeware and payware, special packs and hidden bonus stock. There are other databases out there which are perfectly adequate, some with pictures and much prettier than what I am creating, but they are not always up to date or sometimes don't have the correct information. All I wanted was a simple database that I can personally keep track of, with a simple explanation of what is included and where it can be obtained.

Starting initially with UK Diesel locomotives, the database will be expanded in due course, offering direct links to where the stock can be obtained, along with a short description of what is included.

The initial database can be located by following this link.

2 comments:

  1. Hello Darren,

    Excellent idea for a Locomotive availability database, I did notice however, that you've missed the 2 NCB Hunslet shunters that are on the Spanish website created by VALDECUNA_STR, that may be useful for the many British routes that we can play on that have collieries, etc. I also noticed that the BR Class 08 shunter from Just Trains comes with the American Cajon Pass layout, which might not be to everyone's cup of tea and might put a few folks off from purchasing it, just a thought, carry on Sir, you're doing a grand job.

    Cheerz. Transport Steve.

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    1. I'll get those NCB ones added in Steve, thanks for that. I'll also add a note about the Cajon Pass being included with the package.

      Mind you, if they really want the Class 08's, folk will buy it anyway. I guess not being tied to Steam, they can always just remove the route.

      Feel free to link in to this if you see anyone stuck/confused on forums, hopefully it is of use to others.

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