RSC 2-8-0 CONSOLIDATION

[evafan002]

hmm i dont suppose it would be possible to do a Union Pacific version? even if its not authentic i would still like it with UP Lettering

I'll have a go at that too.

thanks man its just something i would like for when i feel like scuttling about in the yards on sherman hill thats all

[mrennie]

As to the lettering "CPR" all it is is white lettering sometimes just on the tenders and sometimes on the engines.In those days was hit and miss... In that period there was no crests of any kind.

How about something like this on the tender:

[selkirkfan]

Hi Mike
That would work for me just in white letters..

[mrennie]

Hi Mike
That would work for me just in white letters..

[mrennie]

SmokeboxConsolidationCPR.jpg

Uploaded to the file library just now.

Next one will be Union Pacific.

[selkirkfan]

Thanks Mike
That is perfect

[mrennie]

Thanks Mike
That is perfect

Mike

[FourEightFour]

After the UP unit, may I request a Rio Grande unit? I have tried my own repaint but I cannot seem to figure out how to do it....

Modern day example, historically there would be three numbers, typically 600's for an engine of this size. Numbering is in Railroad roman, and the lettering is of course called Flying Grande.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wcdiehl/24 ... 91149@N23/

[thecanadianrail]

[thecanadianrail]

so I was driving along and I ended up killing my crew......note to self, close the firebox doors when entering a tunnel or you WILL get a fatal blowback.....

[ozinoz]

Excellent tutorial videos. I think I will park mine up and just watch the videos when I get the urge - it is fulfilling to watch a master at work

I know it may be putting the cart before the horse, but with the new FEF, is it possible to retain most, if not all, of the key assignments used in the Connie? There are lots to remember now and it would just make life doubly difficult on the old farts having to remember another set of keys

. I am back off to watch the set up video again

[johnmckenzie]

After the UP unit, may I request a Rio Grande unit? I have tried my own repaint but I cannot seem to figure out how to do it....

Modern day example, historically there would be three numbers, typically 600's for an engine of this size. Numbering is in Railroad roman, and the lettering is of course called Flying Grande.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wcdiehl/24 ... 91149@N23/

Now THAT I do like! Seconded please, Mike!

[mrennie]

so I was driving along and I ended up killing my crew......note to self, close the firebox doors when entering a tunnel or you WILL get a fatal blowback.....

But only when driving in expert mode and firing manually

[mrennie]

After the UP unit, may I request a Rio Grande unit? I have tried my own repaint but I cannot seem to figure out how to do it....

Modern day example, historically there would be three numbers, typically 600's for an engine of this size. Numbering is in Railroad roman, and the lettering is of course called Flying Grande.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wcdiehl/24 ... 91149@N23/

That photo is perfect for making the texture! It''s definitely on my list

[mrennie]

Excellent tutorial videos. I think I will park mine up and just watch the videos when I get the urge - it is fulfilling to watch a master at work

I know it may be putting the cart before the horse, but with the new FEF, is it possible to retain most, if not all, of the key assignments used in the Connie? There are lots to remember now and it would just make life doubly difficult on the old farts having to remember another set of keys

. I am back off to watch the set up video again

Thanks Grant! They haven't had many views and I was beginning to wonder if it was really worth all the time and effort it takes to make such videos. Maybe I'll try doing one showing how to climb a grade efficiently when firing manually. That would just about complete the series.

For the FEF-3 I'll definitely make use of the blueprints, and the LUA scripts, I made for the Consolidation. It'll save a lot of time. it'll be easier for me to do anyway, and as you say, it'll be easier for the end-users.

Please don't park up! Keep practising and you'll soon feel the satisfaction of mastering the loco yourself (I still remember the thrill of going into the tunnel at Gallitzin, on the Slippery Slope, at an incredible 10mph ... very satisfying!)

Talking of speed, it reminds me of something a much older colleague told me, some 20+ years ago. We were talking about cars (I'd just bought a new sportscar) and he said that all these speed demons should just get an old car that wobbles about at more than 20mph. They'd feel the same rush of excitement at the speed but without needing to break the speed limit. Kind of like comparing the new Javelin pointy train to my good old wobbly Consolidation. 30mph in the Connie feels like breaking the sound barrier