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I have just recently reloaded MSTS after packing it in from burn out in August 2001.My question. If one had to select the ten best downloads from the Train-Sim.Com library, what would they be?I've been searching through the libraries for the past hour and realize that someone has probably done all of this research before me. I have the latest Microsoft upgrades but my patch library has nothing new from July 2001. We are talking about general stuff that will make my software run better, snazzier, etc. I create my own activities and use only the Marias Pass Route (and 3DTS Tehachapi).Thanks in advance. Links to web sites are fine.
Hi Grumpy Ron,My top ten may not suit you?Conbuilder (utility) EngMod (utility)Look at Kicking Horse Pass (www.mapleleaftracks.com) Cajon Pass (3dts)Derek
Utilities I've used:Route Riter - Reduces route file size by removing unused textures and objects. Available here at Trainsim.com File Library ToolsBackground - Gives track, switches, and next station monitors a transparent background - Also here at Trainsim.com File Library AnalogX Maxmem - Frees up RAM for those of us whose computers are lacking. http://www.analogx.com/ I've also used the various patches and updates that Maple Leaf Tracks and 3d Train Stuff provide for their routes. ______________________________________________________________________My own personal (emphasis on personal now) top 10 routes. Not in any particular order, except the first one.Payware:1. Kicking Horse Pass, Maple Leaf Tracks - Still my favorite route, very high quality. They also have the Sandpatch route available, which I don't have, but looks impressive by the screenshots. See previous post for link. 2. Cajon Pass, 3d Train Stuff, 240 + miles of well done scenery and track, well worth the 38 bucks. Techapi II will be out soon. http://www.3dtrainstuff.com/products/usa-branch/cajon_pass.htmlFreeware:3. Port Ogden and Northern 6 - Trainsim.com File Library4. Marias Pass 3 - Trainsim.com File Library5. Sand Diego and Arizona (Carizzo Gorge) - Trainsim.com File Library6. Ohio Rail 10 - Over at Avsim.com - sorry, don't have the link7. Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Route - Trainsim.com File Library8. Raton Pass - Trainsim.com File Library9. Full Bucket Line - Trainsim.com File Library10. Whitefish 2.0 - not yet publicly available Batt
