Updates?

tx_trainman_43 · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Central Texas

Sure has been awful silent around here since newyears....ANY updates? Whats the next set being worked on? Question

rfranzosa · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject:

First two "work-in-process" screen shots from my "Chessie Fallen Flags" set are in the screenshot area.

RGF

chripsch · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 3

Hi!

I am liking your acts for the 40ies L&HR very well.
Do you intend to write more of them?

Christian

rfranzosa · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject:

Yes, I do.

A number of years ago, TRAINS magazine did an in-depth article on Maybrook, NY. Included in the article is the schedule of freight arrivals and departures to Maybrook on a typical day in 1956. I am going to use that to develop more accurate activities. I may 'adjust' the timing a bit, though. There is one I would love to model, a perishable train on the L&HR starting with a hand-off from the Lackawanna in Port Morris, with a quick run to Maybrook and a hand-off to the New Haven. Only problem is, the train leaves Port Morris @ 1AM, arriving in Maybrook @ 3AM!! At least I wouldn't need much scenery.... Wink

I am juggling activity building with reskinning, however, and I don't have lots of time to devote to MSTS, unfortunately. Right now, I'm jumping back on my C&O set, working on an RSD7.

Stay tuned!!

Rick

TheSchwede · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 94

Hmm then they must overspeed a little, I need about 2h 45m with only a quick stop in Warwick for deliver some paper Smile

On the other hand, I follow the rule to have the lowest restricted speed until last car have leaving that area, then I hit the trottle...

Bert

TheSchwede · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 94

Hmm then they must overspeed a little, I need about 2h 45m with only a quick stop in Warwick for deliver some paper Smile

On the other hand, I follow the rule to have the lowest restricted speed until last car have leaving that area, then I hit the trottle...

Bert

rfranzosa · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

Hey Bert,

I guess they figure no one is watching at 1 AM Wink

Rick

TheSchwede · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 94

Just finishing my loaded Anthracite train driving - 7 FA's leading, 70 cars behind & 2 FA's at the rear - from Martins creek to Maybrook, leaving 10:05, arriving 12:30 at target. The unloaded version from Maybrook to Martins Creek needs only 3 FA's as power Smile

I can mail the concist for those unloaded/loaded trains to you Frank if you want.

Bert

TheSchwede · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 94

Hey wait a minute, they leaving Port Morris heading for Maybrook, then they must keep the speed within the limits...

*Must check my glasses*

Bert

chripsch · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 3

rfranzosa · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:40 pm Post subject:

Just so you don't think I'm just sittin' around:

C&O "Dragon Lady" Alco RSD7...

GaryG · Guest

I LIKE the mud! Nice touch.

GaryG

nbeveridge · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 45 Location: Texas