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Post by orlaplays on Jun 17, 2022 18:40:39 GMT
Hi everyone, I'm new to Train Sim and VDL and I want to know how to download the Virtual District line. I am getting the S7+1 Met line Bundle very soon and I need some quick tips before I invest. Firstly I want to make sure if I need the following purchases (as listed on the backdatedsim website):
- DTG Great Western Mainline (Steam)
- DTG London to Brighton (Steam)
- DTG Isle of Wight (Steam)
- DTG European Community Asset Pack (Steam)
- DTG US Community Asset Pack (Steam)
- DTG London Transport Heritage Pack (Steam)
- DTG London Overground Class 378 EMU (Steam)
- 1938 Stock Enhancement Pack (BT)
Are these all required for the VDL? To clarify I don't want the old A, C, D stocks, I only want the S stocks. Is there a way to do this as well? Finally does the VDL include scenarios for the District, Circle and H&C lines? I can't find any on alanthomsonsim website.
Thanks a lot in advance.
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Post by Eddie on Jun 17, 2022 20:02:33 GMT
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Post by orlaplays on Jun 18, 2022 14:12:04 GMT
Okay thanks Eddie . I assume the Vulcan Productions packs are freeware (that's why I didn't mention it). What does those downloads even do? Why do I need a heritage pack and a 1938 stock enhancement pack? Lastly, you didn't answer my question: Thanks |
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Post by Xavier on Jun 18, 2022 16:44:49 GMT
The last three on that list:
- DTG London Transport Heritage Pack (Steam)
- DTG London Overground Class 378 EMU (Steam)
- 1938 Stock Enhancement Pack (BT)
are needed for scenarios only.
If you don't want to play the included scenarios that use them, don't get them.
Go back to the website and concentrate on the stuff that's listed under "essential".
The Vulcan Productions packs are essential as they provide the track and 3rd rail.
As for old stock, we will not separate that out. It's our stock and was meant to accompany the route. If you don't want to drive them then just leave them.
The VDL only includes scenarios that encapsulate the track we have built. So that's 99% District Line, but since Phase III we have one or more scenarios that cover the Circle Line (from Edgware Road to Aldgate via Victoria only).
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Post by orlaplays on Jun 19, 2022 15:49:50 GMT
Okay thanks. Just wondering if the Met line S7 bundle on Steam is compatibile with the VDL? I know the steam summer sale is coming up and hope to get some good deals. Secondly, I read that the DTG European Community Asset Pack comes with the game?
And that the DTG US Community Asset Pack comes with routes cheaper than the pack? Can I trust this? many thanks, orla
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Post by Xavier on Jun 19, 2022 19:08:45 GMT
Yes Metropolitan and S Stock on steam are compatible.
EU community pack should come with the game.
And US community pack is fine if it's bundled in cheap routes, just the way things have been priced depending on sales.
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Post by orlaplays on Jun 20, 2022 8:10:06 GMT
Okay thanks that helps a lot.
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Post by orlaplays on Jun 20, 2022 17:12:14 GMT
Xavier, do you happen to know whether JustTrains does sales? And if they're annual (like the Steam sales) and whether I can get notified. I don't want to risk purchasing the S7+1 Bundle on Steam; given the mixed reviews. Thanks in advance, orlaplays
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Post by Eddie on Jun 21, 2022 14:12:24 GMT
I think JT do a bundle with the Met line and S7+1. In effect you get the S7+1 for £9.99 which is well worth it if you want to run the S Stock on the District and Circle. Get the latest Met Line version for the upcoming Met and S Stock Plus Pak.
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Post by orlaplays on Jun 21, 2022 15:47:54 GMT
I am aware of the bundle I want to know whether JustTrains does sales? And if they're annual (like the Steam sales) and whether I can get notified.
Thanks
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Post by Eddie on Jun 22, 2022 14:41:31 GMT
They do have sales but they are not regular like on Steam and the more popular addons rarely make it into the sales. Having said that I've seen the Met and S7+1 bundle go for £29.99 which is a £10.00 off price from £39.99.
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