Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have MSTS and usually post there.However, tomorrow I will be receiving my copy of Trainz, and from looking at the screenshots, trains, user-friendly route building, etc I can't wait to get it.My first question is: when it comes to re-skinning and building new cars etc, does Trainz offer the capability to do that or do I have to buy an add-on program?Second, I noticed in a few screenshots on this forum, that one fellow had two CP Rail F Units and CP Passenger cars making up the Canadian. Does that set come with trains?Third, can you ride in the passenger coaches (like option 5 in MSTS)?Well, look forward to hearing your replies.Thanks in advance
>Hi, >I'm new to this forum. >I have MSTS and usually >post there. Hi welcome to the forum. >However, tomorrow I will be receiving >my copy of Trainz, and >from looking at the screenshots, >trains, user-friendly route building, etc >I can't wait to get >it. Hope you enjoy it.>My first question is: when it >comes to re-skinning and building >new cars etc, does Trainz >offer the capability to do >that or do I have >to buy an add-on program? No you dont have to buy third party programe. Trainz comes ready shipped with G-max. Also Auran will be releasing a program called Trainz Paintshed go here for more info.http://www.auran.com/trainz/coming.htm > >Second, I noticed in a few >screenshots on this forum, that >one fellow had two CP >Rail F Units and CP >Passenger cars making up the >Canadian. Does that set come >with trains? I dont think the coaches come with Trainz but the CP F units certainly do. I think this is where you can get it to. http://trainz.luvr.net/projects-view.php?pid=146Also loads more quality Downloads are available at the site. take your time and check it out. Would be an idea to Bookmark the page. >Third, can you ride in the >passenger coaches (like option 5 >in MSTS)? Unfortunately not. But this could be done later on.>Well, look forward to hearing your >replies. >Thanks in advance You might want to pop over to the Trainz web site ad say high on the forum. If you have any problems we will try and endeavour to sort them for you.Also be aware that there is a patch to download. I cant remeber off hand what one it is but it should tell you on the site. To visit the site click the link in my sig file.Enjoy TrainzHentisTHE FUTURES BRIGHT, THE FUTURES TRAINZ - www.virtualtrainz.com FILE DELETION IS MURDER, HARD DISK FORMATTING IS GENOCIDE PC 1 Specs AMD Athlon 1.2ghz, 327MB Gigabyte 7ZXR M/board, GeForce3 64mb ddr Creative, Linksys Networking HUB and cards. SB Live 1024 DVD Rom, CD RWPC2 Specs Cant be arsed....
Well, I received my copy of Trainz and I love it. The sound is awesome, love the flexibility of building consists, etc. The layouts are a bit small at time and easy to complete quickly, but hey you can always build a new one.My question is this: I have a brand new Dell PC, (I'll try and remember the specs while I'm here at work) Pentium 4 chip, 40GB, Top of the line Video Card, it was only purchased this past January.However, Trainz asked me to update my Drivers to DirectX 8 I think it was. How do I find the drivers and update and make sure I have the correct settings?The game runs slow when I switch to different consists and the Caching bar comes up.Anyway to fix this? I really would appreciate any help.Thanks. DaveTRAINZ newest fan!
Ok Well I am glad you like trainz. You will have to update to DX 8 if you havent all ready plus you will have to download the latest patch from the Trainz web site. Have you been to the forum on there...if not I suggest you do so and register. Can you remember your top of the line vid card at all? the caching bar and slow up is normal for trainz.... just dont have your settings on too high. Try and keep them to default. then gradually move them about to suit your PC Run over to the other forum we are on there.HentisTHE FUTURES BRIGHT, THE FUTURES TRAINZ - www.virtualtrainz.com FILE DELETION IS MURDER, HARD DISK FORMATTING IS GENOCIDE PC 1 Specs AMD Athlon 1.2ghz, 327MB Gigabyte 7ZXR M/board, GeForce3 64mb ddr Creative, Linksys Networking HUB and cards. SB Live 1024 DVD Rom, CD RWPC2 Specs Cant be arsed....
Thanks Hentis for the help.I have registered and am exploring the forums there right now actually.I was looking for the latest patch on the website but since I bought the retail version it said it came with it and I couldn't find another patch on their site.Also, where would I get the latest version of Direct X? Off the trains website?
The DX 8 you can get from Microsoft... I think its Direct X 8.1this was taken from Aurans site....the "Download Station"Retail Version to Service Pack 1.1.2 Type: Upgrades File Size: 978kb File Type: .zip Created by: Auran Release Date: 22nd February 2002 Last Updated: 22nd February 2002 Version: 1.1.2
Description: This patch is used to upgrade the retail release of Trainz. This patch will fix:
Various problems White box around signals in directx Some AI issues Switch placement on North America terrain
Hopes this helps.HentisTHE FUTURES BRIGHT, THE FUTURES TRAINZ - www.virtualtrainz.com FILE DELETION IS MURDER, HARD DISK FORMATTING IS GENOCIDE PC 1 Specs AMD Athlon 1.2ghz, 327MB Gigabyte 7ZXR M/board, GeForce3 64mb ddr Creative, Linksys Networking HUB and cards. SB Live 1024 DVD Rom, CD RWPC2 Specs Cant be arsed....