Elvas Tower: NP Mikado W Class No.1548 Version 2 - Elvas Tower

NORTHERN PACIFIC CLASS W 2-8-2 #1548
DOES NOT OPEN IN MSTS! But works fine in Open Rails.
Post-1947 Configuration with Number Boards, Cast Steel Pilot and converted to burn oil.
!!**VERY-HIGH DETAIL**!!
MODEL MESHES BY TIM MUIR
TEXTURES BY TIM MUIR, WAYNE CAMPBELL ( SOLID WHEEL FACES) AND TEXTURES.COM (weathering and fire source materials).
Coupler textures originally from Steve Thompson.
Original coupler mesh by Jeff Link, modified by Tim Muir.
Additional crew member meshes and their original textures by Tom Werb.

MARCH 17, 2023 UPDATES:
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This is generally the same model as the original 2013 model, with the exception of the addition of the bolts on the steam chest and saddle under the smokebox. Also some un-needed polygons were deleted around the engine. It has also recieved new built-up engine truck wheels and a shadow under engine and tender. Cylinder and valve chamber heads were disassembled, remapped and reassembled. The new additions have added just over 2400 polys over the 2013 model's 31,851. So, it only falls to be tested in MSTS to see if it runs.

It has been declared that this model will not open in MSTS.

The textures have all been updated with new weathering effects. These were accomplished by adding new layers to the original artwork and selectively adding very light clones from weathered metal images and dust decal textures found at textures.com. If it is desired, these .aces can be applied to the 2013 model, but there are a couple of minor issues with the mapping around the cylinder saddle that may be objectional to some. There's also a minor texture issue with the small EQ air tank under the cab that I can not fix on either model. Sorry about that one.

Anyway, this was one of those wild ideas I got carried away on. I hope some will find a little bit of enjoyment from it. It looks especially nice in Open Rails New Years Mongame No.139.

Long Live the Northern Pacific Railway.

TWM - St.Patrick's Day, 2023.
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Prototype History can be found in the Readme.