Sunday 31 August 2014

DPSimulation Sale - All Products!

For a limited time only, head over to the DPSimulation store and pick up a bargain!

With 20% off all scenario packs, you would think it couldn't get any better but it does! The scenario multipack is available for only £6!


Head over to the DPSimulation store today by clicking this link.





Wednesday 27 August 2014

East Midlands Trains Class 158 Released

I have just uploaded yet another repaint to the DPSimulation website courtesy of Richard Fletcher.

Utilising the Class 158 included with Liverpool to Manchester, this repaint features the class in East Midlands Trains livery. As well as the exterior livery change, this repaint also includes new cab and passenger view textures.

Like recent uploads, this pack includes a .bat file which will automatically copy over the relevant files. Further to this, you do not need to unpack the .ap file before doing so, as the .bat file does this automatically, the installation process has just become a whole lot easier!

This repaint can be downloaded from the DMU section of Richard's page by clicking here.


Monday 25 August 2014

Bumper Bank Holiday!

I have just uploaded several new repaints to the DPSimulation website on behalf of Richard Fletcher.

Starting with a Class 66, we have an EWS/DBS 'Debranded' repaint, these are starting to appear increasingly on the network. This repaint requires the Class 66 EWS V2 addon.


We then have three liveries for the Class 150 by Thomson/Oovee. The liveries in question are 'Network Northwest', 'Greater Manchester PTE' and 'Merseyrail'.



 

Then, we have a further four variations for the same Class 150 in Sprinter/Provincial livery to represent four different depots in Cardiff Canton, Haymarket, Neville Hill and Newton Heath. All four have the relevant destination boards for their depot as well as numbering to reflect allocations in the late 1980's period.






All of the above include .bat files for ease of installation and without the need to copy .GeoPcDx files between folders.

Finally, the Manchester Metrolink M5000 tram has been reuploaded and is now V1.2. This will be the final version and includes the correct textures, input mappers and it does not require the original Croydon Tram to be installed.



All of these repaints can be downloaded from their relevant section of Richard's page by clicking here.




Saturday 23 August 2014

New Repaint Uploaded

I have just uploaded two revised files to the DPSimulation website, courtesy of Richard Fletcher along with a new upload.

The revised files are for the Manchester Metrolink tram, which now includes the missing input mappers along with a new version of the London Midland Class 350/1 which includes revised physics.

The new file is a further Class 350 pack, with London Midland /2 & /03 variants. These also feature updated physics, correct front end livery variations and interiors.

Both of the Class 350 packs also now include batch files, so the days of having to carefully copy .GeoPcDx files are now over. Simply install the .rwp file as normal, then navigate to the location of the batch file as described in the readme. Run the batch file and it will quickly and automatically copy over the correct files before deleting itself to save space.

All of these repaints can be downloaded from the EMU section of Richard's page by clicking here.



Wednesday 20 August 2014

Liverpool to Manchester - Two New Repaints Released

I have just uploaded two new repaints to the DPSimulation website, courtesy of Richard Fletcher. Both have been created for use on the recently released 'Liverpool to Manchester' route from Dovetail Games.

The first is a London Midland Class 350/1 which utilises the Class 450 included with the London to Brighton route addon. An all new custom pantograph has been created specifically for this repaint, and therefore no further addons are required.

The second is a repaint of the excellent Croydon Tram from Richard Scott in Manchester Metrolink livery. Although it is anticipated that this will be mainly used as AI in scenarios, it is driveable and due to the current situation on the Liverpool to Manchester route where the Metrolink lines are unelectrified, a 'diesel' version has been included that will run on these lines.

Both of these repaints can be downloaded from the EMU section of Richard's page by clicking here.




Friday 15 August 2014

DPSimulation Great8 Sale!

For this weekend only, DPSimulation are running a fantastic sale on our scenario multipack. To take advantage of this great offer, simply add the scenario multipack to your basket and then use the code GREAT8 to receive all current DPSimulation scenario packs for only £8!

The scenario multipack contains all nine of the current scenario packs and includes the all new SP09 ECMLS London to Peterborough pack too! Overall, the scenario multipack includes 46 high quality scenarios set on various routes.

This offer ends at 9am BST on Monday 18th August.

Visit the scenario multipack product page directly by clicking here.








Wednesday 13 August 2014

SP09 - Scenario Pack Released!

I am very pleased to announce the release of my latest scenario pack, SP09.

This scenario pack comprises of six scenarios, all based on the 'East Coast Mainline: London to Peterborough' route available from Steam. Set in 2012, the pack covers the Class 43 HST, Class 67, Class 91 & Mk4 DVT and Class 365. The scenarios offer varying and challenging operations and give nearly five hours of further driving on this fantastic route along with the most varied and diverse passing AI featured in an ECML South scenario pack to date.

Created using real timetables where appropriate, this scenario pack features the following in order to give an engaging and realistic experience.

Prototypical consists
Prototypical passing AI
Adverse Signals & AI Interaction
Adverse Weather Conditions

The pack also takes advantage of several recently released repaints at DPSimulation, many of which were created specifically for this pack.

This scenario pack is again priced at only £1.99, a price point which has been chosen to offer excellent value for money in order to help subsidise site costs at the ever expanding DPSimulation website. The pack can be viewed and purchased by following this link, which contains screenshots, a full list of requirements and a full description of each scenario in order to provide you with all the information needed before making a purchase.

This release has also been added to the [DPS-ALL] scenario pack, which allows users to purchase all current available packs in one go, for a lower price.

Friday 8 August 2014

East Coast HST Branding Pack Released

I have just released another repaint to the DPSimulation website on behalf of Richard Fletcher.

To round of this weeks East Coast Mainline theme, this pack adds East Coast branding to the East Coast Mainline South (London to Peterborough) HST. As this is a texture set, no file copying is required and the files will simply overwrite the unbranded version that is provided with the route package.

It doesn't only feature the addition of branding, it includes several texture tweaks to better reflect the prototype, weathering and the removal of both the ATP signage and coach numbers. An amended auto-number file for the power cars also provides prototypical numbering for the current East Coast fleet.

This pack can be downloaded from the Locomotives section of Richard's page by clicking here.




Thursday 7 August 2014

First Capital Connect Class 317 Pack Released

And the East Coast theme continues......

I have also now uploaded an all new First Capital Connect Class 317 pack to the DPSimulation website.

Featuring the First 'Dynamic Lines' style livery along with the plain dark blue variant as seen on 317346, this pack has been designed to add greater AI variation to the East Coast Main Line South (London to Peterborough) route.

Additional features include all new and fully customisable digital style destination displays and pre-made 4-car consists are included for use in Quick Drive or user made scenarios.

This pack can be downloaded from the EMU section of the reskins page by clicking here.


East Coast Class 43 Power Cars - Released

Continuing the recent East Coast Mainline theme, I have just uploaded the latest repaint to the DPSimulation website on behalf of Richard Fletcher.

Utilising the East Coast Main Line South (London to Peterborough) Class 43 power cars, these are repainted into the East Coast livery.

This pack can be downloaded from the Locomotives section of Richard's page by clicking here.


Wednesday 6 August 2014

GNER/East Coast 91/Mk4 Set Released

I have just released another repaint to the DPSimulation website on behalf of Richard Fletcher.

Continuing the East Coast theme, this is the first Class 91/Mk4 Set repaint from Richard and it is the ex-GNER livery with East Coast branding. This set obviously requires the InterCity Class 91 Addon from Steam.

Please be warned that as with the East Coast Grey repaint, there is not a simple installation process for this pack and it does require the movement of several files, along with file editing should you wish to enhance it further. Full instructions are included with the pack and IF followed to the letter, the repaint will work as intended.

This pack can be downloaded from the Locomotives section of Richard's page by clicking here.


Tuesday 5 August 2014

Grand Central HST Repaint Released

I have just released another repaint to the DPSimulation website on behalf of Richard Fletcher.

Intended to be the start of an East Coast Mainline theme, the first upload from this theme is a Grand Central HST set which utilises both the ECMLS HST as well as using the Buffer HST pack for the buffers themselves.

It is also recommended to have both the MTU (Pro) and Mk3 Coach sound packs from Armstrong Powerhouse to give correct audio for this train. However, the majority of sounds should still alias to default should you not own these packs.

This pack can be downloaded from the Locomotives section of Richard's page by clicking here.





Monday 4 August 2014

Lucky 7!

There isn't much time left to grab a bargain in the Lucky 7 sale at DPSimulation.

Until tomorrow morning at 9am, use the code LUCKY7 in your basket when purchasing the scenario multipack and pay only £7, a saving of nearly £6! With nearly 40 scenarios, this is a deal that cannot be missed! 
As ever, all proceeds from DPSimulation scenario packs are used directly to fund the expanding content available from the site so not only do you get a great deal, you help the site to grow as well!
Click here to visit the store now. Offer ends Tuesday 05th August at 9am BST.



Sunday 3 August 2014

Class 143/144 Repaints - Released

I have just released another batch of repaints to the DPSimulation website on behalf of Richard Fletcher.

All utilising the marketplace version of the Class 143, three of these repaints directly replace existing ones that were hosted in order to provide more authenticity. A further Class 144 in 'MetroTrain' has also been added.

As well as utilising the marketplace variant, this still means that you require the Riviera Line route for the original Class 143. All of these repaints also automatically use the Class 142 from Armstrong Powerhouse which was updated to provide better sounds to the class.

This pack can be downloaded from the DMU section of Richard's page by clicking here.





Saturday 2 August 2014

Queen Mary Brake Van - Repaint Pack Released

I am pleased to announce that I have uploaded an all new repaint pack of the recently released Digital Traction 'Queen Mary' brake van on behalf of Richard Fletcher.

Two variants are included, a YTV 'Dutch' engineers livery example, as worn by DS56283 throughout the 1980's, plus a 'YTW' version in EWS livery, as carried by KDS56305 as late as 2000 and perhaps beyond.

To view and download this repaint pack, please follow this link.



Friday 1 August 2014

East Coast Mainline: North East - First Release Version

I am extremely pleased to announce the first public website release of East Coast Mainline: North East.

Much more advanced than the now discontinued Steam Workshop version, this first release includes a whole array of custom 3D models along with extensions including the Tees Valley Line between Darlington and Middlesbrough, an extension between Newcastle and Swalwell Junction via MetroCentre and an extension from Newcastle to Heaton Depot.

Early Access users do not need to download this release version and a new advanced version will be released for those users very soon.

The route can be found by clicking the following link.





Greater Anglia Class 317 Pack Released

I have just uploaded an all new Class 317 repaint pack to the DPSimulation website.

The pack includes three variations of the Greater Anglia livery and they are designed to add greater variety to the Great Eastern Mainline route.

Additional features include the inclusion of a DTCO car with First Class branding, all new and fully customisable digital style destination displays and pre-made 4-car consists are included for use in Quick Drive or user made scenarios.

This pack can be downloaded from the EMU section of the reskins page by clicking here.