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Post by sgtmajor on Dec 19, 2007 22:49:36 GMT -5
I'm yet amazed once again!! (smile) Picked up Trainz 2004 a couple of years ago and it has been a long time favorite of mine when I'm not flying. (smile) Should have known some of The Old Hanger Crew would be doing the same thing.
Thanks as usual for the post Kevin.... I'll have to check out some of the 3rd Party downloads Bruce.
AMAZING!!!!!!
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Post by bhk on Dec 20, 2007 4:22:13 GMT -5
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Post by windrunner on Dec 20, 2007 8:00:53 GMT -5
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Post by AirCoaster on Dec 20, 2007 11:03:49 GMT -5
Bruce, I have TRS2006, and haven't had a lick of trouble with it. The only thing that may be a problem is adding older assets that may not have the KUID: available anymore. Then I just leave them out, or try to replace them with something more availble. Also, faulty assets can be a bit of a problem, but most can be edited to work. I suggest not downloading too many routes at one time, cause the mods that you will have to do for the older routes will get to be more than a handfull. Do the mods for each download after you download it from the Download Station.
I think people just don't take the time to do things as instructed, or the instructions are incorrect, just as they do it FS, and so they have problems, and then complain about them.
I own both TRS2004, and 2006, and I am not so sure buying TRS2004 after buying TRS2006 was such a smart move, but at those prices you mentioned, geez, it sure would be worth having even if just for posterity.
Damian, great shots of the local harbor. It looks like you are actually there. I love the red building in the imediate background, and the bridge. Interesting designs.
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Post by jhefner on Dec 20, 2007 11:54:57 GMT -5
I am being introduced in the world of digital photography; never had a digital camera before and I thought it was about time I went "post-modern" for a while...here are my first pics. Two historical ships of the Argentinean Navy. I can't tell you which is which for certain; but they are the Uruguay, built by Laird, Son & Co. of England in 1894, and the Presidente Sarmiento, also built by Laird, Son & Co. in 1897. My best guess is that they are in that order. The Uruguay is probably missing it's main engine, but the Presidente Sarmiento still has it's original triple expansion steam engine on board. Wonderful, rare survivors from the age of steam and sail; and the first pictures I have seen of them. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by leylandspurr on Dec 20, 2007 13:09:43 GMT -5
Damian - if this is you just starting with digital photography, then I'm hugely impressed. They are lovely pix, of lovely subjects. Thanks for sharing them, Leyland
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Post by kbr on Dec 20, 2007 14:20:04 GMT -5
sgtmajor, nice to see that there are other trian simmers here too. Aircoaster, glad to see that you enjoy TRS2006 too. IMO, I don't think that people's preference over TRS2004 or TRS2006 has as much to do with problems running the sim, but rather how the sim controls, the contents and the overall feel of the sim, etc. I really enjoy TRS2006, but I would like to get a copy of TRS2004 so I can make my own decision on which one I like the best. Plus, I've been using TRS2006 for over a year now and wouldn't mind seeing some new content. Thanks for the link Bruce, I'll check it out. Lovely pictures, Damian. Thanks for posting them, I enjoyed looking at them. I have a huge interest in different camera models so if it okay to ask, I was wondering what kind of camera you use? I used to use a 35mm film SLR but now I use a Canon Powershot S3 IS which I've really been enjoying. One reason is because I don't have to lug around all that SLR equipment anymore.
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Post by bhk on Dec 20, 2007 15:11:09 GMT -5
This has turned into a great thread!! ;D Damian, lovely photos. Which harbour is that? We had at least one Argentine sailing ship come down here for the Bicentennial celebrations in 1988.......there was a "tall ships" gathering on Sydney Harbour. John/Kevin, After TRS2006 was released it was generally considered that there was little improvement or enhancement over TRS2004......not enough to warrant a new product. The Trainz community for the most part thought that it should have been a patch to TRS2004. One of the most wonderful creations for Trainz is "Murchison", done by a New Zealander and set in that country. It is a work of art. I can recommend it without any hesitation. www.trainzone.co.nz/The other that I can also praise, as I bought it myself, is the recreation of the real-world Marias Pass route, from Shelby, Montana, to Kalispell, some 200 miles of track. It also is excellent. www.hp-trainz.de/html/pay_routes.htmlCheers! Bruce
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Post by AirCoaster on Dec 20, 2007 16:58:04 GMT -5
Excellent routes, Bruce, I have both. I somehow have a tendency to lean a bit towards Marias Pass ( US.... ), but I have to agree with you on Murchison, SirGibby IS an artist. I have Murchison stage2 , and logging, and have spent many an evening enjoying myself with these productions.
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Post by windrunner on Dec 20, 2007 17:09:47 GMT -5
Hi people! going ahead with the times is not always a bad thing!
You're right Jhefner: the ARA Uruguay (in the active since 1874, if I am not wrong) is the ship of the first pic, while ARA Sarmiento (1899-1961) is the second one. Both are Museums now. If you are interested in more detailed pics, I have free access to both ships cabin...even the toilets! hehe.
Bruce, I'm sure ARA Libertad will visit Australia next year (if you see my signature, that is her Figurehead. The photos were taken at the Buenos Aires docks.
I've bought a cheap camera here, because I wasn't so confident about the final results; it's a Fuji with only 3.2 resolution and a not so known lens. At least, now I don't have to carry over 15 kg of phototgraphic hardware! It has a quality between the 3 megas and 0.3 megas. I've found 1 mb is more than enough with pics of 1280x960.
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Post by kbr on Dec 20, 2007 17:23:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion, Bruce. I've had my eye on both of those routes. From the pictures, those Murchison routes are astonishing looking. I currently don't have the money to put towards the nature series needed to use it, so all I can do at this time is drool at the photos. ;D
When I can I plan on grabbing both nature series together as that is obviously the better bargain.
Damian, you got a good deal on that 'cheaper camera' as judging from those lovely photos, it has nice quality.
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Post by scubakobe on Dec 20, 2007 18:07:09 GMT -5
Those pictures came from a 3.2 MP camera? Excellent choice for a camera then! That's sorta how it worked for me, my 5.0 MP camera took much better pictures then my mother's 7.0 MP camera. Canon doesn't make very good pocket cameras in my opinion, which is what my mother has. My Sony hasn't disappointed me yet, although the 4 way button has just malfunctioned. Money.. Money..
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Post by kbr on Dec 20, 2007 18:50:56 GMT -5
Canon doesn't make very good pocket cameras in my opinion, which is what my mother has. My Sony hasn't disappointed me yet, although the 4 way button has just malfunctioned. Money.. Money.. Canon does make some very good high quality digital cameras though. I use a Canon myself. Though my main reason for getting it is the big high qaulity optical zoom lens (with the option to get a telephoto lens to go even farther.) My favorite kind of photography is wildlife and animal photography so the more zoom the better. Though don't get me wrong, your Sony DSC-F717 is a very nice camera, especially with that Carl Ziess lens and I considered getting one, but backed out because the 5x optical zoom wasn't as large as what I wanted in a digital camera of that size.
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Post by bhk on Dec 20, 2007 23:46:59 GMT -5
.....Bruce, I'm sure ARA Libertad will visit Australia next year (if you see my signature, that is her Figurehead. The photos were taken at the Buenos Aires docks..... That's it...that's the ship that was here with 11 others in 1988. Thanks for the location, Damien. Bruce
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Post by sgtmajor on Dec 21, 2007 15:04:24 GMT -5
One of the most wonderful creations for Trainz is "Murchison", done by a New Zealander and set in that country. It is a work of art. I can recommend it without any hesitation. www.trainzone.co.nz/Bruce... Many thanks for the Heads Up. I took a look at the site and will be purchasing both. Wonderful work indeed. I believe I used one of his "freeware" waterfalls in my attempt at scenery design when I first got Trainz 2004. I had several really nice layouts on my old computer before it crashed which of course I didn't have a backup to. (smile) If my memory serves me correctly, one freeware layout I particularly enjoyed was the Montana railway. Again... if my feeble mind is correct it was over 600 miles of track. I ran the route several times from end to end and enjoyed every minute of it. Take care and again... Many Thanks!
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