Walker Railcar Question

Hmm I'm not thinking of building one but I was wondering if you could have the middle part with the engine in it and drive from the front unit? VRFan you might know what I mean... and any other Victorians.

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Are you talking about how to make one in MSTS? I haven't really thought about doing this, some others here may have an idea. For those of you who are wondering what a Walker Railcar is, here's a photo of it:The railmotor has a central power unit with a passenger carriage articulated on either end. This railmotor (91RM) is preserved by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway (http://www.chtr.org.au/) and is currently the only operational Walker railmotor of this type in Australia.The DSCR is a railway museum specalising in railmotors and trolleys of the Victorian Railways. Fully restored diesel railmotors are operated over a scenic 9 kilometre section of the former Carlsruhe to Daylesford branch line in Victoria, Australia. The DSCR is operated and maintained by The Central Highlands Tourist Railway.--Victorian Railfan Web Site:
http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/Australian Bulldogs for MSTS! B and S now available! GM coming soon...

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Thats the one I rode in today OBTW Im the peron you were talking to earlier

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I guessed it was you. I hope you enjoyed the trip! --Victorian Railfan Web Site:
http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/Australian Bulldogs for MSTS! B and S now available! GM coming soon...

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Ok Im back aand yes I did enjoy my trip... Who was the driver?

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This is what we like to hear. As for the driver, I'm not sure.--Victorian Railfan Web Site:
http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/Australian Bulldogs for MSTS! B and S now available! GM coming soon...

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Ok because he was the one who pointed you out... we were talking about MSTS and he mentioned ur name... I guessed who it was.

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Could you pleeeeeeeeeeeeease make one james, or even a DERM, that would probbably be an easier one to make. PLEASE

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Yeah its been done, in a manner of speaking. An american set with the locomotive at the end and a controling trailer has been done - basically you make an eng file for the trailer instead of a wag file, and make it basically powerless.

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Hmm I see I see... but would it be possible to do it prototypicaly?

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VRFan Do you think you could get me plans because someone said they might build me one but they need plans.

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It is technically possible. And pretty easy actually. When creating the model, create the central section, and position its axis centered to the part. (aligned to the world) then, make the two exterior sections (in this case the wagons) and align their axis to the world. To make it track right however, you must position their pivot points about a foot in front of the connection between the wagon and power unit. Then, align your bogies as usual, their pivots in the center, and link them to the various wagons. THen, link your wagon to the main. Your higherarchy should look thus:
Main>
Wagon1>
Bogie1>
wheels1>
wheels2>
Bogie2> (if needed)
Wheels7>
Wheels8>
Wagon2>
Bogie3>(if needed)
wheels3>
wheels4>
Bogie4>
Wheels5>
Wheels6>And yes, the wheels 8 and wheels 7 will animate. I can give more details on this if you want. It's really easy to do.

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Hmm I might get Sam to have a look

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Is this using one or two locos? I haven't seen a single loco with more than two bogies.Cheers!
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That middle part is the engine housing but it can be controlled from both ends provided you have the controls.

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I'm not sure if the DSCR has the plans to the Walkers. Probably the best thing to do would be to write a letter to the DSCR explaining what you would like to do. They may be able to assist you. The postal address is on the web site.

--Victorian Railfan Web Site:
http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/Australian Bulldogs for MSTS! B and S now available! GM coming soon...

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I have plans of the Walker. Side and top, not sure if theres a front on, but I can check and let you know later.
I have a few different plans photocopied here and there of VR stuff, if anyones interested.------------
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I've found them. I'll scan them later, if you want them that is. No front view either. Side and top. The top shows all the seating arrangements as well. If you're interested, drop me an email at shagwa_v12@hotmail.com and I'll send them right over.------------
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Ok I will try that.

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