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	<title>File Library Update</title>
	<description>New Files and Support Discussions</description>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[D&RGW Maintenance of Way Car 04982]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12702-drgw-maintenance-of-way-car-04982/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1071' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: D&RGW Maintenance of Way Car 04982<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=225' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>bpratt</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 05 Sep 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>05 Sep 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=45' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>NG Boxcars</a><br />
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Like most D&RGW MOW cars, this car was converted from an unneeded 4000 series box car, and  retained that number with an addition of a zero to designate non revenue service. It has served as a bunk car, bunk and living car, even served as a caboose, and ended it's active service as an Office Car. <br />
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This car has been painted both gray and red throughout its service and is presently colored gray.<br />
It now resides on the Cumbries and Toltec Scenic railway and has recently been rebuilt by the Friends of the C&T.<br />
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This car was modeled from actual inspection and measurement and from plans in “D&RGW NG WORK/BOX OUTFIT CARS” by Steve Swanson and Mike Horner. All historical data is from this same publication. Howard Saunders performed file and texture tweaking, all lettering, and initial testing. Herb Kelsey performed additional testing and Tom Werb performed the final testing and provided the screen shot.    <br />
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Enjoy, Bill   <img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /><br />
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Original File Name = R_MOW_04982_Upload.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1071' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[D&RGW GS Gondola #45399]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12687-drgw-gs-gondola-45399/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1070' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: D&RGW GS Gondola #45399<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=6' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>timmuir</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 03 Sep 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>03 Sep 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=17' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Gondolas Std Gauge</a><br />
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MSTS DENVER & RIO GRANDE GONDOLA #45399 REPAINT OF<br />
SOUTHERN PACIFIC GENERAL SERVICE DROP-BOTTOM GONDOLA <br />
G-50-10 CLASS, BUILT 1926. <br />
3D Model and textures &copy;2007 by Tim Muir.<br />
REPAINT SEPT 2, 2010<br />
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The SP car story is available with any of the SP GS Gondola downloads in Elvas Tower library.<br />
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The Model:<br />
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This model comes in two parts as is usual with my projects. A main shape file, named after the car's railroad owner, type and road number: RG_Gon_45399.s, and the "FA" or FreightAnim shape file that has the detail and load parts.<br />
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Along with the empty car model I've included three different types of loads. A lumber load, a coal load and a copper ore load. The wag files for each of these loads are in their own folders labeled as such. Just copy and paste the particular load wag file into the car folder, overwriting. It's that easy! Just <strong class='bbc'>don't cut</strong> and paste! You need a copy in their folders always.<br />
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The model comes with a 2048x2048 main ace file and a number of smaller auxiliary aces.<br />
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Original File Name = RG_Gon_45399.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1070' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12687-drgw-gs-gondola-45399/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[MSTS HMS 'Palliser' F94 Royal Navy Frigate]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12611-msts-hms-palliser-f94-royal-navy-frigate/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1069' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: MSTS HMS 'Palliser' F94 Royal Navy Frigate<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=182' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>captain_bazza</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 23 Aug 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>23 Aug 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=63' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Vehicles</a><br />
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<strong class='bbc'><span style='font-size: 15px;'>MSTS Scenery Model<br />
HMS 'Palliser'<br />
</span><span style='font-size: 13px;'>Royal Navy Blackwood Class<br />
Frigate F94<br />
Version 1.0</span></strong><br />
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Medium distance model, low detail, 2,450 polys, single LOD, single ACE. No seasonal or lighting effecsts.<br />
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BZZ_MSTS_RN_F94.s<br />
BZZ_MSTS_RN_F94.sd <br />
BZRNF94.ace<br />
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EULA, no restrictions, except please credit author.<br />
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ENJOY!<br />
Captain Bazza<br />
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Original File Name = BZZ_MSTS_RN_F94.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1069' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12611-msts-hms-palliser-f94-royal-navy-frigate/</guid>
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		<title>The Hide-Out, A Seedy Bar</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12606-the-hide-out-a-seedy-bar/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1068' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: The Hide-Out, A Seedy Bar<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=6' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>timmuir</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 22 Aug 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>22 Aug 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=30' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Buildings</a><br />
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BAR_The_HideOut.s<br />
A Seedy Little Corner bar for MSTS Users<br />
Model Copyright 2010 by Tim Muir<br />
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Some textures were modified from those found at: <a href='http://www.cgtextures.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.cgtextures.com/</a><br />
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Knowledge and experience using the Route Editor are required to use this object.<br />
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Because this program is royalty free, it is provided WHERE IS, AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or any other warranties.  There is no liability by the authors in your use of this program, instead all liability is assumed by the user.<br />
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Please Credit Tim Muir for the mesh creation if used in any published work.<br />
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Original File Name = THE HIDE OUT.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1068' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12606-the-hide-out-a-seedy-bar/</guid>
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		<title>Antique Coke Machine and Gas Pump photos.</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12541-antique-coke-machine-and-gas-pump-photos/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1065' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Antique Coke Machine and Gas Pump photos.<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=179' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>inflammable</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 09 Aug 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>09 Aug 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=38' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Modeling Reference Material (handbooks, drawings, photos, maps, etc.)</a><br />
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While vacationing, I ran across a gas station with an old Coke Machine and an old Amoco gas pump.  I took a few photos of them, and measured their height by comparison to myself.<br />
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I don't think I'll ever do anything with these, but they may be of interest to some of you.<br />
<br />
James<br />
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Original File Name = OldMachines.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1065' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12541-antique-coke-machine-and-gas-pump-photos/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[50' Covered Bridge in NG]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12503-50-covered-bridge-in-ng/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1064' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: 50' Covered Bridge in NG<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=984' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>thegrindre</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 03 Aug 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>03 Aug 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=29' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Bridges</a><br />
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Hi all,<br />
While searching the net, I found pictures in Pennsylvania of this covered bridge completely restored and painted red.<br />
It's a 50 foot queen post bridge that has been covered. Reason for covering these smaller and larger bridges was to help keep the elements off in hopes of preserving the bridge itself.<br />
There are quite a few of them scattered around the states. Some for auto traffic and some for rail travel.<br />
This is my narrow gauge version of the same little bridge as it might have looked before the restoration. (circa 1890)<br />
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Have fun!<br />
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Original File Name = RAHCoveredBridge1.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1064' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12503-50-covered-bridge-in-ng/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Helper .eng Files for the NP F-1's 56 and 70]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12431-helper-eng-files-for-the-np-f-1s-56-and-70/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1063' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Helper .eng Files for the NP F-1's 56 and 70<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=6' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>timmuir</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 27 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=8' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Steam Locos Std Gauge</a><br />
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Helper Engine Files for the NP F-1 2-8-0's #56 and #70.<br />
Compiled and offered by Andre Ming.<br />
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<em class='bbc'><span style='color: #006400'>These files require the NA_Required sound folder which is FREELY available in the Train-sim.com File Library.  Search File Libary for file named: na_req.zip</span></em><br />
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(The NA_Required sounds folder MUST be installed within the "TRAINSET" folder of your MSTS installation.)<br />
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Installing these files in your NP_F-1_2-8-0 Folder along with the NA_Required in the TRAINSET Folder, will let your helper engines chug at a different rate and with different sounds from your road engine, for a very enjoyable audio-visual experience, lost when diesels came onto the scene.<br />
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In your consist editor look for the "H_NP 2-8-0 No.56" and "H_NP 2-8-0 No.70" names for the helpers. Place helpers anywhere but the front, as the sounds lack bell and whistle wavs*.<br />
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My thanks to Andre Ming for doing these files for me.<br />
<br />
Tim Muir<br />
July, 2010<br />
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*Note: There are no bell or whistle sounds for the Helpers. This is how they come using the NA_Required sources.<br />
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Original File Name = NP_F-1_2-8-0_Helper_eng_files.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1063' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12431-helper-eng-files-for-the-np-f-1s-56-and-70/</guid>
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		<title>SP GP9 #3827</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12427-sp-gp9-3827/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1061' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: SP GP9 #3827<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=22' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>wctrr</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 27 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=4' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Early Diesels (Pre - 1960)</a><br />
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Freeware model from George R Mathews II.<br />
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Southern Pacific GP9 #3827<br />
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See Readme.txt for installation and legal info.<br />
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Original File Name = SP_GP9_3827.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1061' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12427-sp-gp9-3827/</guid>
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		<title>GNBC Air Dumps #550 and #551</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12426-gnbc-air-dumps-550-and-551/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1060' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: GNBC Air Dumps #550 and #551<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=22' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>wctrr</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 27 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=17' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Gondolas Std Gauge</a><br />
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Freeware model from George R Mathews II.<br />
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FARMRAIL (GRAINBELT (GNBC)) RAILROAD Air Dump gondolas<br />
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See Readme.txt for installation and legal info.<br />
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Original File Name = AirDumps.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1060' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12426-gnbc-air-dumps-550-and-551/</guid>
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		<title>SP GP9s 5622 and 5624</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12425-sp-gp9s-5622-and-5624/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1062' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: SP GP9s 5622 and 5624<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=22' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>wctrr</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 27 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=4' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Early Diesels (Pre - 1960)</a><br />
<br />
Freeware model from George R Mathews II.<br />
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2 pack of SP GP9s 5622 and 5624 Torpedo Boats.<br />
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See Readme.txt for installation and legal info.<br />
<br />
Original File Name = SP_GP9.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1062' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12425-sp-gp9s-5622-and-5624/</guid>
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		<title>NP 40-ton Double-sheathed Box car 21516</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12422-np-40-ton-double-sheathed-box-car-21516/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1052' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: NP 40-ton Double-sheathed Box car 21516<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=6' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>timmuir</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 26 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>26 Jul 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=15' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Box Cars Std Gauge</a><br />
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MSTS NP 40 TON DOUBLE SHEATHED BOX CAR 21516<br />
Mesh and Textures &copy;2004,2010 by Tim MUir<br />
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This is an <em class='bbc'>old</em> repaint I found languishing in an old copy of the London & Port Stanley Trainset on an old computer. The model is from 2004, the repainted main ace from 2006. <br />
The wags have been updated by Jim Bebenroth for better accuracy. I clarified the main ace .tga this week in PSP7. I figured I might as well share it now that the NP Consols are out.<br />
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Original File Name = NP_XM_21516.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1052' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12422-np-40-ton-double-sheathed-box-car-21516/</guid>
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		<title>NP F-1 CLASS 2-8-0 CONSOLIDATIONS</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12413-np-f-1-2-8-0-zip/</link>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: NP F-1 CLASS 2-8-0 CONSOLIDATIONS<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 25 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>25 Jul 2010</em><br />
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MSTS NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY F-1 CLASS 2-8-0 CONSOLIDATIONs.<br />
A Pair in 1940 Configuration, branchline and switching service.<br />
3D Models and textures ©2010 by Tim Muir<br />
EXTREMELY HIGH POLYGON COUNTS IN EACH ENGINE.<br />
svry16 Cabview by Steve Thompson and Rick Grout (Original Readme Doc in Cabview Folder).<br />
Sounds credits in SOUNDS Folder in .sms.<br />
Whistle sounds provided by Chris Signorelli & Bill Hobbs.<br />
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The following information, credit the NPRHA Mainstreeter Magazine Volume 8-1:<br />
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The Northern Pacific's first 2-8-0s were the class F's, built in the early <br />
1880's. Unfortunately, although built for the heavy grades in the mountains, <br />
they had too low a factor of adhesion, only 3.85, making them very slippery <br />
and next to useless for their intended service. NP went to Baldwin for a <br />
better mountain loco, and the F-1's were the result, the Hogs had a much <br />
better factor, 4.15 and a tractive effort of 34,500 pounds. They were among <br />
the largest engines in the world at the time. In service, they could <br />
handle 20 loads on a 2.2% grade, a huge improvement over former power. <br />
Throughout their life, they were known system wide as "Hogs", even on train <br />
orders!<br />
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They were delivered in 4 groups from 1888-1891 and numbered 470 to 497, <br />
650 to 652 and 10,000. This was Baldwin's 10,000th engine and carried this <br />
number for several years. It later became 460 and finally 55. One was built <br />
as a Vauclain compound, and 2 more were converted in 1896. These proved to <br />
be considerably more efficient in coal and water usage than their simple <br />
sisters, but required more and specialized maintanance. They were simpled in <br />
1903.<br />
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As delivered they carried Eames Vacuum brakes on the engine and tender. <br />
These were removed in the late 90's, and standard air brake equipment was <br />
fitted. Other changes over the years were cross compound pumps, dynamos and <br />
electric headlights, a variety of tenders, taller stacks to improve <br />
drafting, and sheet metal over the pretty woodwork on the cab sides. Their <br />
final numbers were 50-81, assigned about 1900. No. 470, the first built, <br />
became No. 70, the last in service, on the South Bend branch and finally in <br />
Chehalis WA, 1946!<br />
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In 1923, No.'s 52, 59, 69, 71, 72, 74, and 79 were transfered to the SP&S <br />
and used in switching service in the Vancouver/Portland area. 59 was later <br />
sold to the Pacific States Lumber Co. near Selleck, WA. No. 51 was traded <br />
to Polson Logging Co. for the Minnetonka, NP's first engine, which had seen <br />
much use as "Betsy" on the western Washington Logging line.<br />
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The above info is mostly from the NPRHA issue on Hogs, Winter 1989. The <br />
following is a direct quote from the article, done by Gary Tarbox, with <br />
permission.<br />
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"Charlie Everest fired Hogs from 1918 through the 1920's and recalls what it <br />
was like. " The Hogs were hard engines to work. The boiler back-head came <br />
back to the gangway, separting the engineer and fireman. The engineer <br />
normally sat forward by the center window in the cab and couldn't see the <br />
fireman. The F-1 cab was very hot. You only had about two feet of clearance <br />
in the cab along the side of the boiler where you sat on a jump seat. The <br />
fireman had to go back through the narrow cab door to shovel coal. The <br />
firebox door was so low that you had to bend way over to throw in a shovel <br />
of coal. This made it hard to sling a scoop of coal to the front of the <br />
grate, and thus made then hard to fire. The Hogs didn't have air-operated <br />
doors so you just pulled the chain, left the door open and shoveled in the <br />
coal, and the heat would come out at you."<br />
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I (Steve) have a personal connection with them through my Father. As a boy, <br />
early in the depression, his uncle was an NP engineer/fireman, who worked <br />
the South Bend switching job, near where Dad lived. So, Dad got many cab <br />
rides, and as he got older, fired and ran the Hogs now and then. Later, <br />
after WWII, Dad went to work for the NP as a brakeman, and retired from the <br />
BN as an Amtrak conductor. He always had a soft spot for the Hogs, took some <br />
good photos of the 70, and passed that liking on to me. Of course, he never <br />
had to fire them in trying conditions!<br />
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At first they were assigned to mainline freight and helper work out of Livingston, Butte, Helena, Wallace, Lewiston, Ellensburg and Tacoma. In the early 1900's, they were relegated to secondary mainline trains and heavy branchline service. They worked the Wallace branch and the mines around Butte through the 20's, and on the Camas Prairie RR, jointly owned by the NP and UP. On the west coast, they saw much service hauling log trains on branch lines through the 30's. In the mid 30's, fifteen of the remaining seventeen Hogs were assigned to the Tacoma Division where they were mainly used in switching and occasional freight service on the Grays Harbor, and Willapa Harbor, Orting and Wilkeson Branches. Top operating speeds were in the 30-35 mph range.<br />
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No. 56 was on the Camas Prairie line in 1928, and was moved to the Tacoma division in 1934 and stayed there until scrapped in June of 1945.<br />
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No. 70 was also on the CP in 1928, moved to the Idaho Division in 1929 then Tacoma in 30, where she stayed till the end in April 1947.<br />
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The South Bend Branch left the Seattle Portland mainline at Chehalis Jct. near Centralia WA, heading west throught the coast range to it's far west end at South Bend WA, 56.5 miles away. Pluvias Hill was the biggest challenge, climbing east from the town of Lebam, over 600 feet in 10 miles. This nearly always required doubling the hill with trainloads of logs going inland. Raymond had 7 large mills and South Bend, 4 miles away had several more. This was one of the major timber capitols of the PNW, and prime switching territory for the 70.<br />
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<br />
Steve Thompson<br />
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Models created in Abacus Train Sim Modeler. These are high in polygon counts: The 56 is 29,622 for the main shape, 4,536 for the parts shape. The 70 is higher with the power reverser and other detail differences, at 30050 and 4688 respectively. <br />
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This model is dedicated to the memory and spirit of my late oldest brother, Paul Rey Muir (1949-2010), who would have loved this engine had he been here to run it. This one's for you, Paul!<br />
<br />
Credits and thank yous:<br />
<br />
Steve Thompson for supplying the drawings, photos, data and anecdotes.<br />
<br />
Allen Norton for allowing me the use of his 3D driving wheel TSM files, and building excellent steam locos in TSM as a catalyst to get me to try my hand at one.<br />
<br />
Jon Davis, Barry (Captain Bazza) Munroe, and Bill Pratt for further incentives towards building steam through much study of their models.<br />
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Chris Van Wagoner for his help with the locomotive physics, which made these locos come to life as true mountain hogs.<br />
<br />
Jim Bebenroth for testing and positive input.<br />
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Herb Kelsey for engine file work, sounds and testing.<br />
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Whistle sounds (NP 5-chime) provided by Chris Signorelli & Bill Hobbs.<br />
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There's probably someone else I'm forgetting, please forgive me for it.<br />
<br />
Thank you.<br />
<br />
Tim Muir<br />
July, 2010<br />
Railroad Earth Models<br />
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Original File Name = NP_F-1_2-8-0.zip<br />
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		<title>CNR Combine #7206</title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: CNR Combine #7206<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 18 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>19 Jul 2010</em><br />
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MSTS Canadian National Combine 7206<br />
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Canadian National wooden combine 7206 was assigned to the Thousand Islands Railway from the early to the late 1950s when it was replaced with a steel combine. The car was used to handle express packages<br />
along with the odd passenger and replaced the TIR's combines as it had a larger baggage compartment.<br />
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Created in TS-Modeler by Paul Charland. Coupler and air hose shapes by Tim Muir.<br />
<br />
Paul :-)<br />
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Original File Name = CNR_7206.zip<br />
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		<title><![CDATA[D&RGW MOW boxcar 04914]]></title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: D&RGW MOW boxcar 04914<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 17 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>17 Jul 2010</em><br />
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Like most D&RGW MOW cars, this car was converted from an unneeded 4000 series box car, and  retained that number with an addition of a zero to designate non revenue service. It began it's MOW service as a “bunk and commissary” car, served as an office car, and then as a “water service”car. It was used by the contractor building the Navajo Dam, and is now at the Ridgway RR Museum. <br />
<br />
I had the privilege of working on this car for an entire week in June 2010.<br />
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This car was modeled from  plans in “D&RGW NG WORK/BOX OUTFIT CARS” by Steve Swanson and Mike Horner, and most historical data is from this same publication. Howard Saunders performed file and texture tweaking, all lettering, and initial testing. Herb Kelsey performed additional testing and took the screen shot<br />
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Enjoy<br />
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Original File Name = D&RGWMOW_04914.zip<br />
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		<title><![CDATA[D&RGW MOW boxcar 04147]]></title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: D&RGW MOW boxcar 04147<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 17 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>17 Jul 2010</em><br />
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Like most D&RGW MOW cars, this car was converted from an unneeded 4000 series box car, and  retained that number with an addition of a zero to designate non revenue service. It began it's MOW service as a bunk car, returned to revenue service from about 1921 to Aug 1925, then served as a tool car in the Salida wreck train, and ended it's service as a tool car in the Gunnison wreck train.<br />
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This car is unique in that it had two windows left of the side door on both sides,  had end doors in both ends, and had a Murphy metal roof. It was the only work/box outfit car to retain the D&RG/D&RGW  “button” herald throughout it's life.<br />
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This car was modeled from  plans in “D&RGW NG WORK/BOX OUTFIT CARS” by Steve Swanson and Mike Horner, and most historical data is from this same publication. Howard Saunders performed file and texture tweaking, all lettering, and initial testing. Herb Kelsey performed additional testing and took the screen shot.    <br />
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Enjoy<br />
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Original File Name = D&RGWMOW04147.zip<br />
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		<title><![CDATA[D&RGW MOW boxcar 04410]]></title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: D&RGW MOW boxcar 04410<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 17 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>17 Jul 2010</em><br />
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Like most D&RGW MOW cars, this car was converted from an unneeded 4000 series box car, and  retained that number with an addition of a zero to designate non revenue service. It began it's MOW service as a bunk car, then served as a dining car, and because of it's unique roof vent most likely ended service as a kitchen diner or kitchen car.<br />
<br />
This car was unique because of the large stove vent on the A end of the roof and small “caboose cupola steps” on the A side of both side doors.<br />
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This car was modeled from  plans in “D&RGW NG WORK/BOX OUTFIT CARS” by Steve Swanson and Mike Horner, and most historical data is from this same publication. Howard Saunders performed file and texture tweaking, all lettering, and initial testing. Herb Kelsey performed additional testing and took the screen shot<br />
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Original File Name = D&RGW MOW 4410.zip<br />
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		<title>4 Commercial Boat plans from 1943</title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: 4 Commercial Boat plans from 1943<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>16 Jul 2010</em><br />
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Four commercial boat plans from 1943 Rudder magazines.  High quality jpg files in a zip folder.<br />
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J. Murray Watts designed welded oftshore dragger Helga.  57 feet 6 inches overall, 16feet beam, 7 feet 10 inches draft.<br />
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J. Murray Watts designed Mobile shrimper Isabella.  50 feet overall, 15 feet beam, 5 feet draft.<br />
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J. Murray Watts designed west coast salmon troller Sally.  53 feet 6 inches overall, 15 feet beam, 5 feet 10 inches draft.<br />
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Oyster carrier by Weston Farmer 40 feet 5 inches overall.<br />
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Original File Name = boats.zip.zip<br />
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		<title>Automatic Berms</title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Automatic Berms<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 13 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>13 Jul 2010</em><br />
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Berms for automatic placement using the gantry.dat file<br />
Check the readme in the download for full instructions<br />
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Original File Name = Auto_Berms.zip<br />
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		<title>CNR_77</title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: CNR_77<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 13 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>13 Jul 2010</em><br />
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MSTS Canadian National 77<br />
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Canadian National 77 is a 1930 Westinghouse "Vista Cab" built under contract by Canadian Locomotive Company in Kingston, Ontario. The unit was CNR's first diesel switcher, and from the late 1950s to the early 1960 was the spare power for the Thousand Islands Railway.  In the early 1960s the unit was leased to Canada Starch in Cardinal, Ontario, and finally in the late 1960s the unit was retired and<br />
donated to the Canadian Railway Museum in Delson, Quebec.<br />
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Created in TS-Modeler by Paul Charland.  Coupler and air hose shapes by Tim Muir.  Cab was cobbled together from passenger views combined with Tim Muir's Pacific Electric cab parts. Original ENG file by Dick Cowan.  Sound files from Tim Muir's MaPa62 gas-electric model.<br />
<br />
Paul :-)<br />
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Original File Name = CNR_77.zip<br />
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Textures for Pacific Electric 1556, psp Format</title>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Textures for Pacific Electric 1556, psp Format<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 11 Jul 2010<br />
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MAIN TEXTURE FILE FOR PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY 47-TON 1556-1565-CLASS FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE<br />
FOR PAINT SHOP PRO<br />
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TEXTURES ©2010 By Tim Muir<br />
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This file is the original layered artwork for the PE 1556. There are many layers for different layers of paintwork or effects. Bottom layer consists of background color. Second layer contains the backdrop drawing to build the artwork upon. Layers 3 through 6 have various paint/color effects. Layer 7 has the lines (board and plate edges, highlights and shadow edging), rivet and nut/bolt details. Lettering and numbers are on the top-most layer 8.<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1043' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:52:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>6.2 METER PE 1556 MOTOR</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12277-6-2-meter-pe-1556-motor/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1041' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: 6.2 METER PE 1556 MOTOR<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=6' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>timmuir</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 09 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>09 Jul 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=11' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Light Electrics</a><br />
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PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY 47-TON 1556-1565-CLASS FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE <span style='color: #8B0000'>ADD ON FILES</span><br />
SUBURBAN FREIGHT ENGINE.<br />
6.2 Meter Wire Height <br />
<span style='color: #8B0000'>!!! SHAPE AND ENG FILES ONLY!!!YOU MUST HAVE <span style='color: #FF0000'>PE1556</span> IN YOUR TRAINSET FOR A COMPLETE LOCOMOTIVE!!!</span><br />
3D MODELs AND TEXTURES ©2010 By Tim Muir<br />
Cabview by Tim Muir <br />
Sounds, lighting and physics by Chuck Zeiler.<br />
<span style='color: #8B0000'><br />
!!You must have at least Bin Patch v1.7.1022 installed in your MSTS root folder to use this model or you will get engine file errors!!</span><br />
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SEE PE1556 FOR PARTICULARS AND CREDITS<br />
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Original File Name = PE1556_6m_addon.zip<br />
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Pacific Electric 1556 Suburban Locomotive</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12275-pacific-electric-1556-suburban-locomotive/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1040' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Pacific Electric 1556 Suburban Locomotive<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=6' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>timmuir</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 09 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>09 Jul 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=11' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Light Electrics</a><br />
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PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY 47-TON 1556-1565-CLASS FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE<br />
SUBURBAN FREIGHT ENGINE.<br />
7.2 Meter Wire Height Only<br />
3D MODEL AND TEXTURES ©2010 By Tim Muir<br />
Cab view by Tim Muir <br />
Sounds, lighting and physics by Chuck Zeiler.<br />
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<span style='color: #8B0000'><strong class='bbc'>!!You must have at least Bin Patch v1.7.1022 installed in your MSTS root folder to use this model or you will get engine file errors!!</strong></span><br />
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The PE inherited the ten units of the 1556-1565 class in the great Merger of 1911, which were built by predecessor "Old Pacific Electric" Ry in 1909. They were small critters, 32 feet between pulling faces, 18 foot wheel base, and just <br />
<br />
12'-2" high to the top of the roof. Four of the ten had 4- 75hp motors and were used for light duties and switching. The remainder were fitted out with 4- 140hp motors and were used on mainline freight duties. The big Westinghouse L4 <br />
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controllers meant that these units were never MU-capable. They were refurbished somewhat during World War 2, being among the first to receive the new black paint and white stripes and lettering used during the war. They lasted just a <br />
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couple of years post WW2, and were all gone by 1949, scrapped and burned at Torrance Shops.<br />
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Model built in TSMv1.1© by Abacus®, using official PE 2-view general arrangement drawings. Many railroad-specific parts had to be made by eye-ball "guess-timations". The cab view was built in 3D using Train Sim Model<br />
er, posed, animated and photographed in Shape Viewer. Much help was freely given by Steve Thomas in getting the controller animations sorted out, and I thank him many times. <br />
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To reverse the single trolley pole, key Ctrl+NumPad8. <br />
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To close left-hand windows, hit: Ctrl+NumPad7. <br />
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To close right-hand windows, hit:  Ctrl+NumPad9.<br />
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Unzip to a temporary folder. Move contents to ...&#092;Trains&#092;Trainset folder. Build a Consist in a Consist Editor.<br />
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Because this program is royalty free, it is provided <strong class='bbc'>WHERE IS, AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE</strong> or any other warranties.  There is no liability by the authors in your <br />
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use of this program, instead all liability is assumed by the user.<br />
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Credits:<br />
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Steve Thomas for his assistance in sorting out the controller animations in the cab view.<br />
Jim Bebenroth for testing in the sim.<br />
Steve Meyers for testing in the sim.<br />
Thanks, all.<br />
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Original File Name = PE1556.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1040' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Union Pacific H10-44 Reskin Kit</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12262-union-pacific-h10-44-reskin-kit/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1039' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Union Pacific H10-44 Reskin Kit<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=1915' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>espee</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 08 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>08 Jul 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=4' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Early Diesels (Pre - 1960)</a><br />
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MSTS<br />
<br />
July 2010<br />
<br />
Union Pacific H10-44 Repaint kit<br />
<br />
For the casual reskinner...<br />
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I only had one side on photo to work from and that was in the black scheme; so accuracy is dodgy...<br />
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Union Pacific had only 5 of these units. 1300 was delivered in 1945 and 1301-1304 arrived in 1947.<br />
Best guess is that the louvre pattern was the same.<br />
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1300 was delivered in basic black with either white or aluminum pinstriping and lettering.<br />
1301-1304 may have been delivered in the yellow/gray scheme ?<br />
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There is one document in the Docs folder with details on how to assemble the shape files and texture information.<br />
<br />
You will need to do your own in depth research to accurately reproduce selected units of your choice.<br />
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Even though basic textures have been provided, you will still need to provide prototypical logos and lettering etc as necessary.<br />
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I can't stress enough to _please_ read the instructions in the Docs folder...<br />
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*<br />
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Credits:<br />
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Original  FM H10-44 shape file and hardware textures copyright Allen Norton used with permission.<br />
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Coupler and Airhose shapes and textures copyright David Rowe and Tim Muir.<br />
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Wheel face texture by Wayne Campbell courtesy Allen Norton.<br />
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Model detailed and textured for Union Pacific by Richard A. Percy.<br />
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The eng files have been setup for the files listed below, you may of course use different cab and sound files, editing the eng files to reflect your choices. <br />
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Requires FMswCab.zip<br />
<br />
Download and install as directed into your common.cab folder <br />
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.cvf files have been provided<br />
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Requires FMswSnd.zip<br />
<br />
Download and install as directed into your common.snd folder <br />
<br />
.sms files have been provided<br />
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*<br />
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Lights:<br />
<br />
The light settings have been set for LightFx. A brighter light ace which can be found on trainsim.com<br />
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If you do not use LightFx and do not wish to install it, then the lights may look a bit small.<br />
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Simply go into each eng file and double the radius of all the Type ( 0 ) lights.  <br />
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*<br />
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These files were zipped up with folders enabled.<br />
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They should install to a folder called H10-44-UP-Reskin<br />
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You may also wish to install this to a temporary folder first.<br />
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*<br />
<br />
Richard A. Percy<br />
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These files are for personal use only and may not be used for anything else other than personal use.<br />
They may not be redistributed in any way, shape or form anywhere in the world without the express permssion of all people mentioned in this readme.<br />
<br />
Models created totally from recycled electrons and no animals were harmed in any way during their production...<br />
<br />
These files did not harm my computer when using them, they should not cause your computer to crash. These files are provided and given in good faith, but as I have no Control as to how you may use them, I can offer no warranty, nor guarantee any results.<br />
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Original File Name = H10-44-UP-Reskin.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1039' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[16' Boxcar set]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12240-16-boxcar-set/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1038' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: 16' Boxcar set<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=984' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>thegrindre</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 06 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=45' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>NG Boxcars</a><br />
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Hi all,<br />
Here's another set of two NG boxcars, more for the mining aspects of your railroad this time, being only 16 feet long.<br />
They have double doors to accommodate an 8' wide loading clearance with two 4' doors on each side.<br />
Peeling paint, rusty hardware, bare wood, and also covered in dust, dirt and road grime gives these little guys a well used look.<br />
<br />
This is a set of two boxes, one loaded and one empty. LD & MT respectfully.<br />
There's a VIEWME.bmp file showing the difference between the two, before you get to re-skinnin' 'em that is.<br />
Of course, equipped with link & pin couplers, archbar trucks, and mechanical brakes backdating it to the late 1800s.<br />
<br />
Built to accommodate the new <strong class='bbc'>OR</strong> sim meaning, the poly count is a bit hight at 7,066.<br />
<br />
Hope you enjoy this one...<br />
<br />
CREDITS:<br />
I tip my hat to the following train sim lovers who have helped me immensely,<br />
hadrians, aka Howard, my 'Mechanic' when messin' with the techy stuff.<br />
Sandy River Tom, aka Tom, for letting me know what he really thinks and in helping in anyway he could.<br />
johnfrum, aka John, for 'takin' it for a spin' checking for any operational errors and such.<br />
Johnsfly2, aka John, as another model checker with comments, suggestions and ideas.<br />
Many many thanks, guys.<br />
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 <img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/wheelchair.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wheelchair:' /><br />
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Original File Name = RAHBOXCAR2MT.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Milwaukee Road FM H10-44 Reskin Kit</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12216-milwaukee-road-fm-h10-44-reskin-kit/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1037' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Milwaukee Road FM H10-44 Reskin Kit<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=1915' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>espee</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 03 Jul 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>03 Jul 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=4' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Early Diesels (Pre - 1960)</a><br />
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MSTS<br />
<br />
July 2010<br />
<br />
Milwaukee Road H10-44 Repaint kit<br />
<br />
For the intermediate to advanced reskinner...<br />
<br />
There are issues with the All Weather Windows when using the headout view due to the field of view used by MSTS.<br />
I suggest you do not use it. It won't crash MSTS but it is just not a realistic view.<br />
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Milwaukee Road had 24 Fairbanks-Morse H10-44's.<br />
<br />
These were delivered over many years and many different details.<br />
<br />
The H10-44's were originally numbered 1802-1819 later renumbered 760+ series<br />
<br />
There are two documents in the Docs folder with details on how to assemble the shape files and texture information.<br />
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You will need to do your own in depth research to accurately reproduce selected units of your choice.<br />
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Even though basic textures have been provided, the main body PSD has many louvre layers to duplicate as many as possible all the variations.<br />
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You will still need to provide Milwaukee Road logos and lettering etc as necessary.<br />
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Make yourself aware of the lettering layer and particularly the number template layer as sample numbers have been provided in all the required sizes. <br />
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There are many variations possible as several main and FA shape files have been provided and they can be combined in many ways to achieve a prototypical unit. <br />
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7 sample eng files have been included to help you along. These can be copied and modified for your units.<br />
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Sample textures have also been included so you can see how the diffeent models look in Shape Viewer.<br />
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I can't stress enough to _please_ read the instructions in the Docs folder...<br />
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*<br />
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Credits:<br />
<br />
Original FM H10-44 shape file and hardware textures copyright Allen Norton used with permission.<br />
<br />
Coupler and Airhose shapes and textures copyright David Rowe and Tim Muir.<br />
<br />
Wheel face texture by Wayne Campbell courtesy Allen Norton.<br />
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Model detailed and textured for Milwaukee Road by Richard A. Percy.<br />
All Milwaukee Road textures copyright Richard A. Percy.<br />
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*<br />
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The eng files have been setup for the files listed below, you may of course use different cab and sound files, editing the eng files to refelect your choices. <br />
<br />
Requires FMswCab.zip<br />
<br />
Download and install as directed into your common.cab folder <br />
<br />
.cvf files have been provided<br />
<br />
Requires FMswSnd.zip<br />
<br />
Download and install as directed into your common.snd folder <br />
<br />
.sms files have been provided<br />
<br />
*<br />
<br />
Lights:<br />
<br />
The light settings have been set for LightFx. A brighter light ace which can be found on trainsim.com<br />
<br />
If you do not use LightFx and do not wish to install it, then the lights may look a bit small.<br />
<br />
Simply go into each eng file and double the radius of all the Type ( 0 ) lights. <br />
<br />
*<br />
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These files were zipped up with folders enabled.<br />
<br />
They should install to a folder called H10-44-MILW-Reskin<br />
<br />
You may also wish to install this to a temporary folder first.<br />
<br />
*<br />
<br />
Richard A. Percy<br />
<br />
<br />
These files are for personal use only and may not be used for anything else other than personal use.<br />
They may not be redistributed in any way, shape or form anywhere in the world without the express permssion of all people mentioned in this readme.<br />
<br />
Models created totally from recycled electrons and no animals were harmed in any way during their production...<br />
<br />
These files did not harm my computer when using them, they should not cause your computer to crash. These files are provided and given in good faith, but as I have no Control as to how you may use them, I can offer no warranty, nor guarantee any results.<br />
<br />
Original File Name = H10-44-MILW-Reskin.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1037' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Boiler load for a flatcar.</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12162-boiler-load-for-a-flatcar/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1036' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Boiler load for a flatcar.<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=2126' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Shay 5</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 27 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>29 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=19' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Flatcars Std Gauge</a><br />
<br />
Load this boiler on a flatcar. Modeled after the cass climax boiler sitting on top of a flatcar.<br />
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Original File Name = Boiler.zip<br />
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<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1036' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>TSM source files for a Birney Safety Car</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12155-tsm-source-files-for-a-birney-safety-car/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1035' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: TSM source files for a Birney Safety Car<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=658' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>jollygreenslugg</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 25 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>26 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=37' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>3D Modeling Utilites and Source Files</a><br />
<br />
This file contains three TSM .dst source files, being a freight animation file, a new complete shape file and a new testing file which was to have 3D carsides. There are also .bmp and .tga texture source files. Anyone familiar with TSM will have no problem working out how these files work.<br />
<br />
Please feel free to use them any way you like, and please read the readme for further information. They are pretty complicated shapes and are fairly poly-intensive. Because of this, you'll need to run them through Polymaster2 to resolve the stabiity issues that bigger .s files have in the sim.<br />
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If you are going to upload files converted from these, I'd only ask that you let me know first. I have textures for other colour schemes as listed in the readme, and I can upload these if there is interest. I'm also contactable if you have any questions.<br />
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Some of the parts and textures are courtesy of Tim Muir, and I thank Tim for being a top bloke and a true friend.<br />
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Original File Name = BirneyTSMfiles.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1035' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>LnPS schematics</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12144-lnps-schematics/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1034' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: LnPS schematics<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=196' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>chripsch</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 24 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>24 Jun 2010</em><br />
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<br />
Some years ago I drew track-schematics for Wayne Campbells London and Port Stanley Railway.<br />
This schematics are still valid and will help you to create your own activities<br />
and are giving you a detailed overview of the LnPS trackage.<br />
<br />
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<br />
The files are for personal use only. You may redistribute them as you want. They`re<br />
royalty free. Any commercial use of this schematics is strictly forbidden.<br />
I am not respnsible for any harm which might be caused by this files.<br />
<br />
Copyright 2010 <br />
<br />
Christian Schröder<br />
<br />
Original File Name = LPSSchematics.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1034' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Another Caboose 4</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12123-another-caboose-4/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1033' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Another Caboose 4<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=984' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>thegrindre</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 21 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>21 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=50' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>NG Caboose</a><br />
<br />
Hi all,<br />
Here's a 4 wheeled version of my Caboose 2 but also has been upgraded with rounder wheels, rounder links & pins, rounder brake wheels and some chain.<br />
Polys are a bit high at 10,530 and will run in MSTS but was upgraded for the new Open Rails Sim just around the corner.<br />
<br />
Have fun!<br />
<br />
Original File Name = RAHCABOOSE4.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1033' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[L&PS COACHES No 13, 15, 17 and 19]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12121-lps-coaches-no-13-15-17-and-19/</link>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: L&PS COACHES No 13, 15, 17 and 19<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=196' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>chripsch</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 21 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>21 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=10' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Trolleys & Subways</a><br />
<br />
L&PS COACHES No 13, 15, 17 and 19<br />
<br />
by Wayne Campbell. Thank you very much for granting the permission to upload<br />
this fine stuff, Wayne!<br />
<br />
Christian<br />
<br />
The original readme:<br />
<br />
&copy; 2006 wacampbell@rogers.com<br />
<br />
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<br />
When the City of London assumed control of the L&PS they breathed new life into its passenger <br />
operations. By 1917 traffic had increased to the point where additional rolling stock was needed. <br />
At that time the Pennsylvania Railroad were transitioning to an all steel passenger roster and <br />
were selling off its wood bodied cars. L&PS management were able to purchase these four coaches, <br />
No 13, 15, 17 and 19 used from the PRR for $4968 each. These class PK coaches, the ultimate <br />
development in wood body cars, were 62 feet long with a capacity of 60 passengers. They didn't <br />
have control stations, but the L&PS added MU cables to permit them to travel in the middle of a <br />
train. The original cars had Pintsch Gas lighting. Electric lights were eventually installed, but <br />
the Pintsch gas tanks and hardware remained.<br />
<br />
They survived to the end of passenger operations on the L&PS and were finally scrapped in the <br />
late 1950's.<br />
<br />
CREDITS<br />
-------<br />
Thanks to Tim Muir for a number of the texture and shape files.<br />
<br />
<br />
INSTALLATION<br />
------------<br />
<br />
Unzip this file to your TRAINS&#092;TRAINSET folder.   It will create a LPSNo13 folder containing<br />
the four cars.   Add them to your consists in the usual manner.<br />
<br />
Original File Name = LPSNo13.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1031' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[MSTS L&PS No 12 and 14 Interurban]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12120-msts-lps-no-12-and-14-interurban/</link>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: MSTS L&PS No 12 and 14 Interurban<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=196' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>chripsch</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 21 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>21 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=10' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Trolleys & Subways</a><br />
<br />
MSTS L&PS No 12 and 14 Interurban by Wayne Campbell, <br />
uplaod by Christian Schröder with permission of Wayne Campbell.<br />
<br />
Thank you very much for your permission to load this famous pieces up<br />
for the joy of many people!<br />
<br />
Christian<br />
<br />
The readme-file:<br />
<br />
London and Port Stanley Railway (Canada)<br />
1916 Jewett Motor Car, 71 feet, 55 tons<br />
<br />
Model  &copy; 2007 Wayne Campbell  wacampbell@rogers.com<br />
Sounds &copy; 2007 Chuck Zeiler<br />
<br />
Thanks to Tim Muir for a number of the textures and detail parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
BACKGROUND <br />
<br />
Ordered in Nov 1915 from the Jewett Car Co of Newark Ohio <br />
for $33,665.70 each, these all steel coaches were 71 feet <br />
long weighing in at 55 tons. Ten feet longer than the <br />
previous Jewett's ( No 2 - 10 ) and with a 72 passenger <br />
capacity, they were claimed to be the largest interurban <br />
cars operating in Canada. The cars were retired in 1957. <br />
No 14 is at the Elgin County Railway Museum in St. Thomas <br />
( 2006 ). No 12 was sold to Garnet Speers of Port Stanley <br />
in 1960 and subsequently scrapped. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
FEATURES<br />
- high detail accurate representation of the prototype<br />
- appropriate motor, contactor and compressor sounds<br />
- working pantograph, wipers and headlight with sparks<br />
- detailed cab view with animated controls and gauges<br />
- left, right and headout views provided<br />
- all views optimized for day and night viewing<br />
- alternate eng files provided for MSTS Bin Patch 1.6.1022 <br />
    available from <a href='http://www.volny.cz/j_vansa/eng/eng.html' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.volny.cz/j_vansa/eng/eng.html</a><br />
    this patch allows operation from both ends of the car<br />
<br />
INSTALLATION<br />
<br />
Make a folder in your trains&#092;trainset directory called LPSNO12<br />
<br />
Unzip the contents of this file to the new folder.<br />
<br />
No 12 aliases the sounds from the KIHA31, 380 and HHP.  For the sounds to work correctly you<br />
must have the default MSTS KIHA31,380 and HHP engines installed.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
COPYRIGHT<br />
<br />
Please do not redistribute this model in any form whether <br />
for free or not.  I am providing it to you at no charge <br />
for your own personal enjoyment.  Restrictions include, <br />
but are not limited to: copying the model for others,  using <br />
the textures on other models that you intend to distribute, <br />
or converting the model into other forms or for other simulators <br />
for distribution. <br />
<br />
As author of this model, I advise that it is copyrighted, but <br />
royalty free.  Because this model is royalty free, it is provided <br />
WHERE IS, AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF <br />
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or any other <br />
warranties.  There is no liability by the author in your use of <br />
this model, instead all liability is assumed by the user.<br />
<br />
<br />
Wayne Campbell<br />
wacampbell@rogers.com<br />
<br />
Original File Name = LPSNo12.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1032' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Add On for Meeko's Shay D Class.]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12117-add-on-for-meekos-shay-d-class/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1030' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Add On for Meeko's Shay D Class.<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=2126' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Shay 5</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 20 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>21 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=8' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Steam Locos Std Gauge</a><br />
<br />
Add this to the D Class Shay. (Looks much better than a brass tube!)<br />
<br />
Original File Name = 3chime pack..zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1030' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Old Tool Shack</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12108-old-tool-shack/</link>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Old Tool Shack<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=984' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>thegrindre</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 19 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>19 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=30' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Buildings</a><br />
<br />
Just an old Tool Shack that matches my Engine Shed.<br />
Polys = 608 because there's a ladder behind this building and those barrels.<br />
<br />
Enjoy!<br />
<br />
Original File Name = rahtoolshack1.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1029' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Circa 1930 Fire Hydrant</title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12098-circa-1930-fire-hydrant/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class='bbc_center'><img src='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&id=1028' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></div><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: Circa 1930 Fire Hydrant<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=984' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>thegrindre</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 18 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>19 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=33' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Miscellaneous (Everything Else)</a><br />
<br />
Hi all,<br />
Here's a special request item I thought I'd share with everybody.<br />
Nothing fancy, here, just an old fire plug.<br />
<br />
Re-skins are welcomed.<br />
<br />
If it needs re-sizing for your application, PM or e-mail me.<br />
<br />
<span style='font-size: 17px;'><strong class='bbc'>UPDATED:<br />
It has been re-sized to more realistic dimensions. No name changes have been made, so dropping the .s and .sd files into your SHAPES folder will not effect any models you may have plopped on your route(s) already. Say YES to overwrites when Windows asks.</strong></span><br />
<br />
Enjoy!<br />
<br />
Original File Name = rahfireplug1.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1028' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[12' Gondola set]]></title>
		<link>http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12076-12-gondola-set/</link>
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<strong class='bbc'>File Name</strong>: 12' Gondola set<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitter</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?showuser=984' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>thegrindre</a><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Submitted</strong>: 17 Jun 2010<br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Updated</strong>: <em class='bbc'>17 Jun 2010</em><br />
<strong class='bbc'>File Category</strong>: <a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=46' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>NG Gondolas</a><br />
<br />
Hi all,<br />
These little 12' gondola are one of those 'in-the-field' conversions from a 12' flat car. Used mainly for local deliveries to a small township or rural area.<br />
There's no dumping mechanism and all unloading was done manually with the proverbial 'acre spoon'. (Shovel)<br />
The box is merely a 9'x7'x3' high structure and didn't hold all that much of a load. Still, a very dirty job, indeed.<br />
Well, after all, it was in the 1800s...<br />
<br />
This download will net you two cars as a set, each in their own folders, and you may install either or both as you wish. (One empty, one loaded.)<br />
The empty version is shown here. The loaded version has a full coal load texture on it.<br />
(Poly count is around 8,000)<br />
<br />
INSTRUCTIONS:<br />
Just unzip <em class='bbc'><strong class='bbc'>RAHGONSET.ZIP</strong></em> right into your TRAINSET folder if you'd like both cars installed. Otherwise, unzip to a temp folder to drag & drop the car of your choice into your TRAINSET folder.<br />
<br />
CREDITS:<br />
I tip my hat to the following train sim lovers who have helped me immensely,<br />
hadrians, aka Howard, my 'Mechanic' when messin' with the techy stuff.<br />
Sandy River Tom, aka Tom, for letting me know what he really thinks and in helping in anyway he could.<br />
johnfrum, aka John, for 'takin' it for a spin' checking for any operational errors and such.<br />
Johnsfly2, aka John, as another model checker with comments, suggestions and ideas.<br />
Many many thanks, guys.<br />
<br />
Have fun and Enjoy!<br />
<br />
Original File Name = RAHGONSET.zip<br />
<br />
<a href='http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1027' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>Click here to download this file</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
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