mersey thames cd 3.2

Darkstar171978 · Post by **Darkstar171978** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:59 pm

i have thames mersey 4 off the file archive , but it doesnt have any activities and any i do install wont work due to having no cd (3.2) .... i looked for the cd (in the cd for sale page )but it doesn`t seem to be there ... why ?
is it just off tempararily ?

Lad491 · Post by **Lad491** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:21 pm

Its been removed for upgrading and will re-appear later in the year on a DVD as Thames Mersey V4. Further sale of the V3.2 CD isnt possible due to copyright issues, but you can still pick up a free one from one of the ukts roadshows while stocks last.

Check the diary and see if there is one near you soon. The team will be at Alexandra Palace in London this weekend.

ashgray · Post by **ashgray** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:28 pm

Hi, and welcome to the forums.

(EDIT - you just beat me to it Laurie!)

From what you say, I think you may be trying to install the wrong Thames - Mersey files. The ones you need for a complete installation of Version 4.1 are as follows:

Thames-Mersey Complete Route - File 1 of 4 [58421418 bytes] - MerseyC1.zip
File ID: 14386 Date: 14 Apr 2006 - 7471 Downloads

Thames-Mersey Complete Route - File 2 of 4 [59332004 bytes] - MerseyC2.zip
File ID: 14387 Date: 14 Apr 2006 - 6176 Downloads

Thames-Mersey Complete Route - File 3 of 4 [58362255 bytes] - MerseyC3.zip
File ID: 14388 Date: 14 Apr 2006 - 6469 Downloads

Thames-Mersey Complete Route - File 4 of 4 [56901939 bytes] - MerseyC4.zip
File ID: 14389 Date: 14 Apr 2006 - 6394 Downloads

Downloadable routes don't usually come with activities but there are plenty available for download here:

http://www.uktrainsim.com/filelib-direc ... 9,cls=1315

However, be aware that you'll inevitably need to also download a lot of stock items for these activities to work. If you're unsure about how to do this or don't have a broadband connection, you might wish to wait for the forthcoming Thames - Mersey DVD to be issued (hopefully sometime soon). This will contain the full up-to-date route, around 140 activities (I think), all the stock you need to run them complete with cabs and sounds, also a front-end menu that makes installing all of this very easy.

If you prefer to await the DVD, watch for updates on the main site page. Ordering it would also give you one month's complementary premier membership.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Ashley

ianmacmillan · Post by **ianmacmillan** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:57 pm

Most of the stock on the CD is the same as the stock you can download.

The folders simply have a different name.

For instance, UK_Carriage_BR_Mk1SKmaroon on the CD is the same as Mk1SKmaroon from the download library.

You probably have about half the stock already.
You can either change the folder name or use one of the utilities to change the activity files.

Some of the CD stuff may have been updated but the download version will still work in the activity.

If an item is a CD exclusive then ask in the forums and someone will suggest a replacement.

Darkstar171978 · Post by **Darkstar171978** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:49 pm

thank you for the info ppl !!

there is some confusion as there are 2 routes available for download but differ slightly in the routes i.e on the stockport - crewe line it doesnt branch of at wilmslow . i think i have them files though ..

tomsharplrwxx · Post by **tomsharplrwxx** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:46 pm

hiya everyone i was wondering if you could help me, i have downloaded all the bits for thames mersey v4.1 but when i load it up it says " failed to open texture file routes\mersey\envfiles\textures\sun.ace what does this mean? thanks for your help

dkightley · Post by **dkightley** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:19 am

Have you run the INSTALLME.BAT batch file that is in the route folder for the route??

I think the file concerned is one of the files from the default routes that are copied to the Thames Mersey route by that batch file.

Doug

ashgray · Post by **ashgray** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:27 am

If by chance it's not that, check to ensure you have TEXTURED SKIES ticked in the settings menu options.

Cheers
Ashley

shebarose · Post by **shebarose** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:28 am

Hi What Do You Need For This Route As I Got Loads Of Textures Missing

ashgray · Post by **ashgray** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:31 am

You only need what the readme file says you need. What error messages are you getting?

Cheers
Ashley

shebarose · Post by **shebarose** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:32 am

Loads like asphalt.ace missing

ashgray · Post by **ashgray** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:35 am

That sounds like either a NEWROADS file or a PLATFORM KIT file - have you checked the read me file that comes with the route to see if you've got these items?

Cheers
Ashley

shebarose · Post by **shebarose** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:40 am

Where Do I Get Platform Kit From

ashgray · Post by **ashgray** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:43 am

There's a few - what files does the readme file say are needed?

Ashley

shebarose · Post by **shebarose** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:45 am

Found The Files Thanks For You Help