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Post by Eddie on Feb 25, 2019 0:09:53 GMT
I've started a new thread here. Firstly my apologies for anyone visiting here and finding no images present. My postimage org account was closed due to some sort of violation. I assure you my images were purely anorak stuff your honour.
So I now have a Flickr account and I will post a more up to date spread of images for your appraisal.
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Post by Eddie on Feb 28, 2019 19:03:49 GMT
OK a grab I just took after a short run from Parsons Green with a student T/Op 20190228185448_1 by Dr_ Eddie<iframe style="position: absolute; width: 18.82px; height: 15.24px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 5px; top: 54px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_80372948" scrolling="no" width="18.82000000000005" height="15.240000000000009"></iframe> <iframe style="position: absolute; width: 18.82px; height: 15.24px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 876px; top: 54px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_1553705" scrolling="no" width="18.82000000000005" height="15.240000000000009"></iframe> <iframe style="position: absolute; width: 18.82px; height: 15.24px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 5px; top: 750px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_76782984" scrolling="no" width="18.82000000000005" height="15.240000000000009"></iframe> <iframe style="position:
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Post by Eddie on Feb 28, 2019 23:34:07 GMT
And something I've tended to neglect is the night time scene , although I've been quite careful to have properly lit roads close to the railway. One thing that has always struck me is what Alan Thomson refers in his videos as "flavour" and how our route has its own flavour. I think it has "soul" character in spades and there is literally no other route in TS that has anything like it except perhaps for Xaviers marvellous East London Line. That shows he was a kindred spirit before he even thought of joining our team. So for your delectation here are a few images captured during the wee hours on the District. The detail doesn't stop 20 feet beyond the train at all. 20190221201912_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221202036_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221202615_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221203302_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221203357_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221203822_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221203939_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221204346_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221204621_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221205205_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221205358_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221205515_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221205644_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221205810_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221205903_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr url=https://flic.kr/p/2dzNjeR] [/url] 20190221210211_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221210257_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221210622_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221210821_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221210909_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr url=https://flic.kr/p/2eU1zaQ] [/url] 20190221211047_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221211300_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221211327_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221211434_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221211532_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221211739_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr 20190221211946_1 by Dr_ Eddie, on Flickr
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Post by Xavier on Mar 3, 2019 21:59:18 GMT
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Post by Eddie on Mar 3, 2019 23:24:56 GMT
Super grabs, one can only admire your skills not only tidying up some rough edges , but capturing some really ambient shots too. Masterful stuff.
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Post by Jimi on Mar 4, 2019 1:07:20 GMT
As with other parts of the line, RMD road, Acton/Ealing, HSK, etc., the Wim road has taken on a character and style of its own that makes it totally recognizable. Great work guys.
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Post by klmconcorde on Mar 4, 2019 18:02:51 GMT
Honestly Guys, I think the work you are doing combined with Xavier (Backed Train Sim) Is absolutely stunning to the point I cannot put it into words! The Route is beautiful and I am bursting with excitement to see if this will also happen to the already existing part of the route. I adore how dense the scenery is and how it pops out making it feel like a true Dense Suburban Route especially with the Underground!
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Post by Jimi on Mar 5, 2019 1:30:55 GMT
[ADMIN NOTE: Some posts relating to the in-development C69 Stock have been moved to the Virtual C Stock thread in the Images section].
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Post by Jimi on Mar 14, 2019 23:44:49 GMT
Work in progress. I wonder what it could be...?
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Post by klmconcorde on Mar 15, 2019 16:43:25 GMT
Piccadilly Line Towards Earls Court?
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Post by Eddie on Mar 15, 2019 21:44:26 GMT
Being built as we speak.............. no promises yet, that this will actually make it completed in the next update as we already have a serious workload, but it is definitely on the wishlist, so you guys can really enjoy driving some classic 73TS deep level Piccadilly scenarios, as well as the DR services.
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Post by klmconcorde on Mar 15, 2019 22:00:38 GMT
Is there any news on the High Street Kensington - Edgware Road part of the Virtual District Line?
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Post by Eddie on Mar 15, 2019 23:12:45 GMT
Richard is currently building the new stations, Notting Hill Gate, Bayswater, Paddington Circle and H&C Branch, and of course Edgware Road. The primary scenery is already in place, and all track and signalling functioning well. Once the new stations are in place, I will add the secondary scenery to complete the section. So it is well advanced, but not yet looking any different to that you've already seen. But, of course, as soon as we have something to show you, you'll see it here as well.
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Post by Jimi on Mar 23, 2019 2:30:09 GMT
The section of line East of Barons Ct known as "the pipe" is where the small trains disappear below ground into tube tunnels towards Earls Court (Picc).
New signals installed and construction and excavation underway:
Test fitting some tube tunnel, signal and station pieces at a secret location below ground:
More news as it develops...
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Post by Jimi on Mar 24, 2019 1:11:56 GMT
A 73TS in its natural habitat. This is fun...
Much more work to do yet, but we're making good progress.
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Post by klmconcorde on Apr 5, 2019 15:24:02 GMT
May I ask where the Piccadilly will be extended to or if its too early to ask?
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Post by Jimi on Apr 5, 2019 19:08:07 GMT
It's early. We have goals, but primary focus is on getting ERD road finished. And the trains. You will know soon after we do :-)
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Post by Jimi on Jun 18, 2019 19:50:09 GMT
Spotted recently in ECMDT. Newly cleaned and serviced, and out for test.
Maybe it could also find the way to the Met...
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Post by Jimi on Jun 28, 2019 23:58:22 GMT
Batteries ARE included :-) Four are provided and you can install them either way around. And drive from either cab. In either loco. Haul Turbots or do stock moves between depots...
The cabs (identical at each end of the loco) are a little austere, but functional. The General Electric Master Controller has 25 notches! Off + 8 Shunt, 8 series, 8 Parallel. Very old technology but provides very fine control of the motors depending on what you're pulling, how much it weights, and how delicately or precisely you need to move it.
Lots of heavy duty electrical switching. These locos can run of the 630V LUL 4-rail system, or use internal battery banks when supporting works during Engineering Possessions when the 630V supply is switched off.
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Post by Jimi on Jun 29, 2019 0:14:19 GMT
Implementing some new cab camera options for the C69, and other stocks. They assume you are using an 80 degree FOV (our cabs are designed so that FOV shows you the best view). Also assumes you would use the F3 HUD (no need for F4 - we give you full clickable controls and switches). So we've designed multiple (3+) cab views to show you what you normally need to see.
The Operator position is angled down so you see critical instruments, controls and idiot lights on the desk while still having a good front view. I've included the F3 HUD in this view so you can see our intent of a view combining HUD and real controls info.
Notice the HUD now shows you the CTBC and reverser notches you are in, and we added an Ammeter.
Offside view is where the Instructor or Pilot Operator would sit. The offside seat can be clicked and lowered.
Offside rear view so you can check out the rear bulkhead controls.
Forward, standing central view through the M Door window.
And if you pan around from that view you can see more of the nearside and offside from a new perspective. And all the MCBs and other switches on the offside panels control various train systems as in RL.
And welcome to your new office. It's seen some years of use, but we hope you will be comfortable :-)
All the stocks have had similar upgrades to the cab views and cab equipment and audio, including the 3 stock trains, Sarah and the Batteries.
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Post by Jimi on Jun 29, 2019 13:39:40 GMT
And, thanks to Xavier's work, something completely different:
All our trains and locos. All the possible paths for DR, Picc, Heritage, Engineering, etc. Typical AI traffic.
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Post by Jimi on Jul 9, 2019 23:47:14 GMT
Spotted recently near [virtual] Acton Works, after some work by the refinishing shop (Xavier).
Met No 12 in her Metropolitan maroon paint scheme. This will be available in addition to the London Transport color scheme below:
Also, Met No 9 "John Milton" seen in a grey paint scheme near Lillie Bridge Depot. Acton shunter, Mike?
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Post by Mike on Jul 10, 2019 19:03:11 GMT
Looks fantastic Jimi, Many thanks for takeing the time! Mike.
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Post by Eddie on Jul 10, 2019 22:33:31 GMT
You need to thank Xavier for that livery Mike. I think you fired him up with it.
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Post by Mike on Jul 11, 2019 13:32:52 GMT
Hi Guys, As Jimi first posted the new livery I thought it was his work! Apologies to Xavier. Good work and thanks for Listening! Looking forward to takeing the Bo Bo's for a spin. Mike
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