NJT GP40PH-2B Mod Release Thread (In Progress; Updated Sporadically)
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:15 pmThis is the DTG New Jersey Transit EMD GP40PH-2B & Comet Car Physics & Sound Mod Pack Version 0.5
In order to utilize this freeware physics & sound upgrade, you must have purchased the "Train Simulator: NJT GP40PH-2B Loco Add-On" available here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/325991
This is a freeware pack; in no way is it to be used for commercial purposes. You are free, however to further modify the physics & sound enhancements found in this pack for personal use if you so choose.
THIS *WILL* BE BOTH A PHYSICS AND SOUND UPGRADE PACK.
The purpose of this pack is to correct physics errors in the GP40PH-2B locomotive, and will introduce more accurate sounds for the DLC in a later update.
General Parameter Change Log (Physics):
1. Slight tweak of TE and Dynamic Brake curves.
2. Changing the rated power.
3. Modified coupler slack performance.
4. Modified fuel capacity.
5. Raised brake pipe pressure from 90 PSI to 110 PSI.
5b. This fixes issues when operating from Comet V cab car.
General Parameter Change Log (Sounds):
1. To come in V1.0 release update.
Technical specifications for GP40PH-2B:
1. EMD GP40PH-2B (EMD 645; 3200 THP; separate HEP)
a. Starting tractive effort of 65,000 lbs (289.1344 kN)
b. Continuous tractive effort of 38,240 lbs (170.1 kN) @ 16.5 mph
c. Dynamic Brake effort of 35,000 lbs (177.93 kN) @ 55 mph; extended range sawtooth curve between 55 mph and 36 mph. Fade to 0 lbs @ 0.5 mph
d. Wheel horsepower of 3,000 hp (2,240 kW) @ 30 mph
e. Maximum speed of 103 mph
f. Engine RPM range = 30 - 900
g. RPM change rate (rpm/second) = 25
h. Fuel consumption range (gph)= 4 - 155
i. Weight = 286,000 lbs (129.729 metric tons)
j. Fuel capacity = 2500 gallons
k. Max traction amps = 1785
l. Max brake amps = 700
IMPORTANT; Install Instructions
1. Open the following directory: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\RailWorks\Assets\DTG\GP40PHPack01"
2. Open the "DTG_NJT_EMD_GP40PH-2B_Mod_Pack.7z" file
3. Drag both folder(s) from the .rar file into the directory from step 1.
4. Mod installation is complete.
5. Run TS2016 to confirm.
Thank you for downloading and installing. Please contact me if there is a problem with the functionality of this mod pack (http://www.facebook.com/FanRailerMODS/).
Enjoy =)
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3vv6p ... d_Pack.rar