Track Gradients

[Rich_S]

Hello Group,
Well I've decided to jump in with both feet Having built a few routes in MSTS I sort of have the basics figured out; created a marker file, used ReDem to create the landform, have my track chart in hand and used RW_Tools to create the route and my development folders. Now I'm starting to lay track using the US Branchline track with the low switch machines and I've run into a problem well multiple problems Terminology seems to be the first problem as I've tried searching multiple forums and could not find an answer to my question. I'm trying to lay a grade but the gradient says something like 1 in 200 or some such thing? My question, how do I change the gradient from its current setting to read percent, as in a 2% grade?

Thank you in advance

[Trainguy76]

Hi,

You need to select a different track rule. (Found in bottom left flyout, under track) These determine minimum curve radius, default speed, MPH/KPH, Gradient display (1in x or % or per mill) and default track type.

[Rich_S]

Is there anyway to edit the existing track rule to have it use percent instead of the value it's currently using? If yes what value do I need to look for in the blueprint and what do I need to change the value to?

thanks in advance,
Rich S.

[Trainguy76]

Rich, I think the better option would be to create your own track-rule with the Blueprint Editor. You have full control over how you want it to be and it won't get overridden by the next update to RailWorks.

[Rich_S]

Hi Alex,
Thank you for the info. Trying not to re-invent the wheel and having to spend a considerable amount of time learning another editor, would there be a problem if I copied the current track rule to my ..\Development\RailNetwork\TrackRules folder, renamed the file and changed the Gradient line from

<GradientValue d:type="cDeltaString">1 in x</GradientValue>

To

<GradientValue d:type="cDeltaString">Percent</GradientValue>

Run the file back through serz.exe and just leave the file in my ..\Develoment\RailNetwork\TrackRules folder? Would this file still be affected by a Railworks update? I already have my Dev folder checked in the right flyout in the World Editor.

[Trainguy76]

I'm not to sure about what the actual code is, but that might work. I know Steam won't overwrite something if it doesn't "know" about it. So copies of default content won't change, unless it has the same name in the same folder.

[Rich_S]

Hi Alex,
Thank you for your help and suggestions I did copy the track blueprint to my dev folder, I then renamed it and made the above changes. All seems to be well and the track laying has begun

Regards,
Rich S.

[Trainguy76]

Great! I'm glad you figured it out.