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As it approaches its second anniversary, NERR has found itself positioned to open at least two additional VRs. While NERR's previous endeavors were focused on the freeware side of the community, these two VRs will be based on payware routes. The first VR will utilize the Cajon Pass & Tehachapi Pass 2 routes by 3DT as well as the Kicking Horse Pass 2 route by MLT and upon its release MLT's Cascade Crossing Route. The second VR will utilize the Kicking Horse Pass 2, Michigan Iron Ore: LS&I, The Bridge Line, and Sandpatch routes by MLT. The Kicking Horse Pass 2 route will serve as the transition route between the two VRs in addition to allowing work order developers the ability to transition into NERR through it's Northwest Division. Both VR's will utilize the equipment included with their respective routes, as well as selected freeware products that have been released to the community. The works of Svante Wendel, Gaetan Belanger, and Bill Cline are some of the primary developers whose work will be highlighted in work orders developed for the two VRs. Similar to NERR, all work produced by the staff of each VR will be free to members. The only expense that members will experience is the cost of the payware route(s) they wish to run on and any donation they choose to make to the 3rd party developers whose material is used. Individuals will be allowed to participate by only owning one of the routes utilized within a VR. Work orders developed for the Kicking Horse Pass 2 route will be available from within both VRs. Individuals will be allowed to participate in both VRs as long as they complete the minimum monthly requirements to maintain membership (2 work orders per month) NERR is finishing up the primary details for these 2 VRs and more info should be forthcoming in the near future. The western VR will be named the Pacific & American Railroad (virtual) and the eastern VR will be called the Great Lakes and Allegheny Railroad (virtual).
Thanks...we feel it is an great way to give back to the train-sim community for a lot of what it has provided to us. We had received a considerable number of requests to add the payware routes to the NERR route list. With our desire to keep things at NERR free we felt it would be better to provide those as separate VRs that would appeal to the folks who own the payware routes.We had completed some polls of our members and found that only about 20% (60) owned any of the payware routes or equipment. Hopefully these two VRs will generate an increased interest in the payware products that are available as well as significant support in the way of activities/work orders in the public domain for them.Initially we plan to limit activities/work orders to the equipment that is included with the routes as well as the MSTS default equipment. As they progress, we foresee use of all payware products that are applicable to a specific route within the activities/work orders that are developed for them.While we realize 'total' participation within a particular VR could represent significant cost to a member, they are not required to own more than their route of choice on a particular VR. Anything developed by the VRs staff/members will be free to its members. This way, a member can participate at a level which is acceptable to his or her wallet.Based on the success of these two VRs we are also looking at plans to add something similar for non-US payware routes.
I am a lapsed member and wonder if it is possible to rejoin, or will it be necessary to go thru training again. I had completed the required training at that time (a year or more ago) and was an operating engineer for a period of months. Due to problems with Windows XP and some nasty viruses I had to reinstall XP several times, and also changed internet servers. Hence I no longer remember my ID or password. Just stopped by your site yesterday and was imazed by the additions to NERR and want to get active again.Thanks,Dwayne Kunath
