Monthly Archives: April 2014

TrackGen v1.50 Alpha 2

Several people have asked me for variable gauges in TrackGen, and so here it is!

Changes:

  1. Variable gauge option added. This works down to ~50cm in narrow gauge, and pretty much infinitely in broad gauge.
  2. The way the frog infill works has been re-written. This means that using larger deviations between your tracks will now look much better!
  3. Texture picking for platform fences fixed.

Notes & Current Limitations:

  • The grass side isn’t built onto the two sides inside the frog- The code for this is next on the re-write list, as the texture size and mapping is pretty nasty.
  • Remember to alter the proportions of your sleepers texture to the gauge you’re using.
  • The check rails stay in the same relative position to the main rails, no matter the gauge. This is probably correct (Or at least visually reasonably accurate) for narrow gauges, I’d need more data on broad gauges to make a proper decision there 🙂
  • No input validation- If the total deviation between your tracks is not great enough then some odd results will ensue.
  • The dummy point motor isn’t currently moved, again it’s on the list of things to do…..
  • The check rails stay in the same relative position to the main rails, no matter the gauge. This is probably correct (Or at least visually reasonably accurate) for narrow gauges, I’d need more data on broad gauges to make a proper decision there 🙂
  • Platforms aren’t currently moved for the new gauge.

The Plymouth Route V1.3.0.0

I’m pleased to announce that the Plymouth Route has now been updated to V1.3.0.0!
This release concentrates on two major areas-

  1. Much of the stock has been refurbished- Completely new MK1s, and a lot of new freight stock is visible, courtesy  of the NNR freight train!
  2. 1.5km of track has been added at the start of the route, bringing our starting point to just past Tavistock Junction.

The 1.5km of new trackwork gives a short run alongside the river Plym, and past the extremely complex Laira Depot. There are also various other bits and bobs that have been tweaked and upgraded as usual.

I’m not yet sure exactly where things will go next, but the line into Cornwall is definitely in need of refurbishment- It’s just easier and more pleasing to build something entirely new for a change!