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calembeenaCharter Member · 41 postsApr 8, 2003 11:41 PM

LAST EDITED ON Apr-10-03 AT 07:45 PM (EDT) by robertreedy (moderator)

Name of Route: Hamilton Norfolk v1Version and Release Date: Version 1. Release date: 6 April 2003Description: The Hamilton Norfolk is a freelance Class 1 railroad that runs from Cincinnati, Ohio to Norfolk, Virginia, providing a bridge route from the midwest through to the eastern seaboard. It largely follows B&O/CSX operating practices and for the portions modeled in build 1, features some of the old B&O mainline that ran from St. Louis to Parkersburg, WV. Build 1 is currently around 55 miles of mainline and several branch lines. A number of industries that are also featured for local freight generation although the major traffic is through freight operations over the Alleghenies.Installation Method: Zip file to route directory, then run Installme.bat file. Requires Xtracks 3.4.1 or higher, and Standardized tsection.dat (version 12 or higher). Also requires the accompanying custom rolling stock package (Hneng.zip)Size of download: HamNfkv1.zip: ~65 Mb as one zip download (includes rolling stock package)Size of installed route: 231 MbFantasy, Prototypical or Freelance Operations: FreelanceFreight or Passenger: Both, but mostly freightEra or Genre: 1970-1990Location: Ohio and West Virginia, centered around the Ohio River at Parkersburg, WVLength of Mainline: 55 milesLength of Branches: ~5 milesNumber of Branches: 4Number of Sidings: 38 (not including yards and passing tracks)Number of Yards: 2Mixture of Dual and Single Track: 50/50 on mainLevel of Trackside Detail: Includes signals, mileposts, speed limits, platform and siding names, trackside sounds (no regional sounds)Amount of Scenery Completed: 98% complete over the 55 miles.FPS Specs, with qualifiers: PIII850, 384Mb RAM, GF2 MX video card: 12-20 FPS, depending on consist.
Athlon 1800 with a GF3 Ti200 video card: 25-30 FPSActivities provided: A basic run-through on the mainline with pop-up messages to point out features. No AI traffic.Non-default consists: Requires custom painted rolling stock and activity provided in accompanying HNeng.zip contained within the main download.Add-in Track Sets: Requires Xtracks v 3.4.1 or higherTsection.dat used: Requires standardized tsection.dat version 12 or higher (contained in Xtracks 3.4.1 package)Payware or Freeware: FreewareURL for more information and screenshots: Not availableKnown problems: There are two "great white void" boundaries in this route. The first is northbound on the mainline between Vienna and Williamstown (around -81.5029 and 39.3613). It only affects northbound traffic. The second is on the industry branch to the Rayon Plant in South Parkersburg (around -81.5318 and 39.2507). There are probably minor scenery glitches throughout the route. Be aware that currently Belpre is not modeled apart from building flats and that the track on the Belpre side actually passes midair through one of these.Where it can be downloaded: The download section of www.train-sim.com {edited by rr to maintain consistency in format}

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