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SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Wed May 14, 2025 5:30 am
by mindenjohn
New freeware GP30 - following on from their CSX family GP30 they have now released the BN/BNSF family

https://www.switchpointsimulations.com/

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Comes with multiple variations of Horns, livery, plow or no-plow, Santa Fe AC or no AC on cab roof. All of the BNSF family including Kodachrome Santa Fe even a fictitious SPSF version AND all of the repaint templates in Paintnet format. One heck of a package and freeware.

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Wed May 14, 2025 3:22 pm
by AmericanSteam
mindenjohn wrote:New freeware GP30 - following on from their CSX family GP30 they have now released the BN/BNSF family

https://www.switchpointsimulations.com/

EDIT:
Comes with multiple variations of Horns, livery, plow or no-plow, Santa Fe AC or no AC on cab roof. All of the BNSF family including Kodachrome Santa Fe even a fictitious SPSF version AND all of the repaint templates in Paintnet format. One heck of a package and freeware.

These are excellent. On par with Searchlight Simulations. These are complex, with good sounds, lots of operational controls. !!*ok*!!

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Thu May 15, 2025 3:29 pm
by RAILSOHIO
I was not familiar with their site. They have some useful content.

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Fri May 16, 2025 5:28 am
by mindenjohn
Now they've released the SD70M-2 in CN liveries.

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Sun May 18, 2025 6:45 pm
by LuFeDuTi
mindenjohn wrote:Now they've released the SD70M-2 in CN liveries.

I would love to see the versions of GP38, GP40, and SD40. It would be fantastic, plus a new version of the CN EMD SD40-2W.

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Thu May 29, 2025 8:14 pm
by Unoriginal

Not able to drive

Unread postPosted: Sun Mar 22, 2026 7:47 am
by kris120
Hi folks !
I love quickdrive and while trying the GP30 BN (or any type of SPS's GP30) in such type of scenario I always fail to go.

What I do:
1. Generator Field upwards (think that is "on")
2. Reverser plugged in ( shift R )
3. Isolation to Run ( I )
4. The Unit selection switch is on 1 ( standard )
5. Reverser to forward
6. All brakes off
7. Regulator to N1, N2 ... NOTHING goes !

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Eureka coming !

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Sun Mar 22, 2026 9:35 pm
by AmericanSteam
You must set the selector switch. Read page 34 in the manual about selector switch operation located above the throttle and below the data plaque.

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 5:03 pm
by kris120
Hi AmericanSteam,
I have used the selector, but mixed the direction !*roll-laugh*!
Like that I've tried to go with "B" ...
Thanks anyway
Kris

Re: SPS Release BN/BNSF/ATSF etc GP30

Unread postPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 5:50 pm
by AmericanSteam
kris120 wrote:Hi AmericanSteam,
I have used the selector, but mixed the direction !*roll-laugh*!
Like that I've tried to go with "B" ...
Thanks anyway
Kris

It is working for me. Put the selector in position 1. Notches 2-4 are the same.