[captain_bazza]

http://www.elvastowe...eenshot&id=1677
File Name: Box-cab Oil-Electric Switcher "Galloping Gerty" V1.0
File Submitter: captain_bazza
File Submitted: 29 Aug 2013
File Updated: 09 Sep 2013
File Category: Early Diesels (Pre - 1960)

Alco General Electric Ingersoll Rand
Standard Gauge 1st Gen.
Box-cab Oil-Electric Switcher
Circa mid-late 1920's

Somewhat worse for wear.

A model for Open Rails only
by Captain Bazza

Version 1.0.08.13 public release.

Update to version 1.1 patch here: http://www.elvastowe...-non-essential/

These boxy, hence box-cab, 29 foot, double bogie, 350 HP, oil-electric locomotives were a design
child of 1920's technology. They were amongst the first generation of locomotives of the now ubiquitous
diesel-electric MPU type.

This model is presented in a rundown condition, without logo or numbering so it can be used in any industrial or dockland situation.

There are two folders, which should be unzipped so they appear in the MSTS Trainset folder.
A text file is included in the loco's folder.

Please note there is no cabview and this may present a problem when making up a consist with the MSTS Activity Editor. Apparently it treats locomotives without a cabview folder, and appropriate line in the ENG file, as an AI vehicle, such as used for AI trainsets. Third party consist editor may not have this problem.

"Galloping Gerty" was tested mainly in Open Rails Beta 1716 - without any apparent problems. "Gerty" has been de-tuned slightly to reflect her age and condition.

Despite her 'looks', "Gerty"s shape is an updated version of the previous boxcab model. Reskinning permission is respectfully declined. The model's main body texture layout precludes adding logos.

Your feedback is welcomed.

ENJOY!
Bazza
29 August 2013

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[lineman]

Thank you Capt'n! And I thought that the Erie waas a 'beaut! Excelent again as usual.

[captain_bazza]

Thanks, lineman. There's also a BEDT 0-6-0T in the works.

Cheers Bazza

[engmod]

Hi Bazza,

Gerty is a little overpowered. The information that I have is that the continuous TE should be about 15,000lb.

cheers

[captain_bazza]

Right-oh, Derek, I'll have another fiddle. I wonder if OR's physics are having an effect on the output?

Cheers Bazza

[captain_bazza]

If you go back to the original thread http://www.elvastowe...160#entry128987
I have attached an updated ENG for you'all to test. Thanks again for the feedback.
(I changed my consist to three ERIE coal gons @ about 70 tons a piece.)

[captain_bazza]

Coming up, a small patch for the ENG and one ACE file, after further testing.

Cheers Bazza

[captain_bazza]

Patch to version 1.1, updates ENG to better reflect the condition of the unit. Also, 1 ACE updated to tone down the bottom row of rivets.

Available http://www.elvastowe...-non-essential/

Cheers Bazza

[captain_bazza]

With many OR development changes since I last tested Gertie, I'd like to read how she acts now. I can't run her ATM, but may be sooner, rather than later, I hope.

Thanks,
Bazza.