WCML Over Shap - Virgin Class 87 Update

With the release of the fantastic WCML Over Shap it was only right that I would move all of the files from my original Virgin Class 87 reskin so those who own the new route can also use the reskin on the newly scripted version.

Obviously as the new version is in BR Blue, the nameplate has been moved so for the Virgin livery, this isnow in the wrong place, there isn't really anything I can do about that. However, this version will still have all 35 custom nameplates like the original version.

This should be uploaded later today barring any unforeseen problems. There should also be a new addition to the website from ACM Paintworks later today as well.

Portsmouth Direct Line Upgrade - Steam Workshop

I have now uploaded an evaluation version of [DPS] Portsmouth Direct Line to the Steam Workshop for those with early access. Although the original route was always a favourite of mine, I always felt the track was far too bright and was overall starting to fall behind since the advent of occlusion and super-elevation. By no means an extension, the idea is to bring the route a bit more up to date and implement the newer features. The route requires the original PDL and London to Faversham.

One thing I have been unable to do is a complete texture swap but to compensate, I have completely removed the glaringly bright gravel texture which was under the equally bright track. The following changes have been implemented:

Full track swap for the Kent High Speed (LF) variant.

Removal of light ballast texture throughout the route.

Full bridge and tunnel occlusions.

Full swap of near tree and bramble variants.

Super-elevation implemented where possible. Only restrictions are where curves contained junctions/pointwork.

I have specifically left all track and signalling alone. This should allow any scenario previously created for PDL to be copied over to the new route folder.

New Reskins - ACM Paintworks

I am very pleased to announce that DPSimulation will host some all new reskins from ACM Paintworks. 'ACM' comes from the initials of Anton Courtney-May, a prolific and well respected member of the MSTS community who created hundreds of high quality reskins and has now decided to start producing for Train Simulator which is fantastic news for us all.

The first two reskins are already uploaded and available for download, and they represent the same high quality that he always provided with his MSTS releases. ACM Paintworks have been given a dedicated download page which can be found by clicking here.  

East Coast Main Line: North East - Development & Public Release

The latest development version of East Coast Main Line: North East has now been uploaded to the workshop for those with early access.

This version includes the latest track update as far as Middlesbrough, along with scenery between Thornaby and Darlington. This amounts to just under 12 miles, which on a stopping service amounts to a further 20-25 minutes driving time on top of the original Newcastle to York route.

Further to this, the release version will also be updated later this evening and will include scenery and track as far as Eaglescliffe. This is likely to be the final public release before the Darlington to Saltburn line is completed.

Victory Works

Some of you may be aware that for quite some time now, I have been hosting the work of my good friend Pete Gillam (Karma99) on the DPSimulation website. Some of you may also know that he then went on to create the fantastic 56xx locomotive add on. Some may also then know that a new masterpiece is in the works, the Steam Railmotor and will be arriving soon for Train Simulator.

Now known as 'Victory Works', Pete has set up a new page in order to post progress. Why not head over there, take a look and offer some encouragement.

http://victoryworksts.blogspot.co.uk/

The Saltburn Line Comes Alive..

As part of the East Coast Main Line: North East project, I am finally incorporating one of the lines I have wanted to build for many years now, the Darlington to Saltburn line.

This extension will eventually be uploaded to the Steam Workshop as an update to the existing route which is already freely available on there now. Until then, the Darlington to Saltburn extension is only available exclusively to those with early access whilst the line is in development.

More information on early access can be found here.