[DPS] Portsmouth Direct Line – Troubleshooting

If for any reason the route crashes when trying to load elements such as Quick Drive, please try the following. This usually fixes any issue in the majority of cases and is normally down to a corrupt download.

1, Unsubscribe from the route in the Train Simulator 2014 Steam Workshop.

2, Navigate to Program FilesSteam\steamapps\common\railworks\Content\Routes and if the route folder has not already been removed, remove it manually. The folder to delete is: 0f090cba-2f1e-4110-a0c2-2ac143b943d3

3, Go back to the DPSimulation workshop and re-subscribe to the route.

4, Once downloaded, start Train Simulator 2014 and clear the cache via the settings>tools menu.

5, Restart Train Simulator 2014 and the issue should now be resolved.

[DPS] Portsmouth Direct Line - Released

I am pleased to announce that [DPS] Portsmouth Direct Line is now available to download from the Steam Workshop. This route requires both the original Portsmouth Direct Line and London Faversham High Speed. The link to the workshop page is here and after subscribing, the route will be listed near the bottom with a [DPS] prefix.

To make something clear from the outset, this upgrade of the Portsmouth Direct Line is not intended to extend or place any scenery in areas that people regard as 'missing'. The aim of the project was to simply use the tools available in order to bring the route up to the higher standard we see in routes released today. Although PDL has always been one of my favourite Train Simulator routes, certain aspects had started to remove the enjoyment when placed alongside newer routes. The following changes have been implemented:

• Full track swap for the Kent High Speed 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.
• Replacement fencing, where possible at stations.
• Addition of clutter and safety signage at stations.
• Addition of missing platform numbers at stations.
• Addition of stop boards, where possible at stations.

Because the route has specifically been modified without touching any of the track network, scenarios from the original route, both freeware and payware can potentially be moved over to this updated version. However, early tests have shown this doesn't seem to work for everyone, with some achieving success and some not. As this route will be made final at the earliest opportunity, it is hoped that a new batch of scenarios will be uploaded to the Workshop by myself and other users.

WCML Over Shap - Virgin Class 87 Update

I have now uploaded a new version of the WCML2 Virgin Class 87 reskin which should fix some outstanding issues...

When placing a locomotive, it will now automatically have the correct number and nameplate. (Thanks Ron) The errant BR logo on the cab side has also been removed and all new roof mounted fire suppression tanks have been added as a child object.

The reskin can be downloaded by following this link.

WCML Over Shap - Virgin Class 47

A 'WCML Over Shap' Virgin Class 47 reskin is now available from the DPSimulation website and can be downloaded by following this link: http://www.dpsimulation.org.uk/reskins.html

Because of the way the default reskin is laid out, I have had to number this reskin individually and have therefore added the relevant nameplate. Time permitting, I will release other numbered versions, along with unbranded variations.

ACM Paintworks - New Reskins

The two new reskins from ACM Paintworks, both in 'One' and Civil Engineers livery have now been uploaded to the DPSimulation website. They can be downloaded by clicking here.

Virgin Class 87 - Released

The 'WCML Over Shap' Virgin Class 87 reskin is now available from the DPSimulation website and can be downloaded by following this link.

The reskin also includes 35 custom nameplates carried by the class whilst in this livery, and all can be selected from within the scenario editor. A file called 'Class87_Nameplates' is included in the package with the list of naming conventions.