New Route In Progress

qzdcg8 · Post by **qzdcg8** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 7:04 am

mk006p1955 wrote:hi could anybody tell me what uk finescale actually is and what it does and how i use it.

chrisj94 · Post by **chrisj94** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:02 am

Hi there
I am 13 also,but as my first proper route,i am creating a Peak Rail CD.
With some help and support,and a little bit of patience,it comes pretty easy.
just stick with it,it sounds an intersting route,and more london based mainline routes would be great

Thanks
All the best
Chris

mk006p1955 · Post by **mk006p1955** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:34 pm

Ok thanks chris ive just been on trainsimfiles but i cant find any information all i want to know is what it does and how i use it.

LucaZone · Post by **LucaZone** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:47 pm

TrainSimFiles wrote:UK FineScale (UKFS) is a comprehensive track system for Microsoft Train Simulator, based on UK track specifications. Although designed for UK operation, UKFS can be used for routes in other countries where the gauge is 1.435m and the standard double track separation is 3.41m (or similar). This track system brings parallel tracks much closer to together. Together with its superior track design, UKFS is the leading standard gauge track system for MSTS.

UKFS uses completely original models and textures, and so not visually compatible with default track or other track systems - though interconnection is possible if necessary.

thenudehamster · Post by **thenudehamster** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:50 pm

trainsimfiles is the HOME of UK Finescale. All the relevant information is on there.

Go to the site, click on 'Products' then either the first picture or its caption will take you to the Finescale part of the site. Work your way down the left hand menu, item by item, and it will tell you everything about UKFS that anyone here knows.

Briefly:
What it is - a track system designed to be more protoypically accurate for UK routes than the standard track.
How to use it - exactly the same way as default track, but not at the same time.

mk006p1955 · Post by **mk006p1955** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 3:46 pm

ok im trying to have a go at buildinfg a practice route first but what is the name of the tunnel that goes right and im still getting error messages when i try building road sections and bridges any1 got any ideas?

bigtoe · Post by **bigtoe** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 3:50 pm

ukfs is track which you can use to build routes

mk006p1955 · Post by **mk006p1955** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:02 pm

thank u somebody that understands me thats all i wanted to know coz i dont understand allthis train language and i also want to know how i actuaaly use uk finescale do the track pieces get installed to route editor or do i have to run the program or what any1 in english please?

thenudehamster · Post by **thenudehamster** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:09 pm

mk006p1955 wrote:ok im trying to have a go at buildinfg a practice route first but what is the name of the tunnel that goes right and im still getting error messages when i try building road sections and bridges any1 got any ideas?

Tunnel sections go either way, use the 'T' key to turn them round. Third rail may be different, but I don't use it, so I've no real idea what differences there may be.

Don't build roads until you've laid all your track.
Don't add level crossings until you're ready to add roads
Don't add bridges until you at least know where your track goes.
Don't add signals until last.

First advice AGAIN:
Read everything on the trainsimfiles site about UKFS.
Get Michael Vone's Route Building Guide. Read it, then build the First Route in the Guide.

Do the preparation BEFORE trying to lay track; many people, like Michael, have already done the hard work the hard way and have made their expertise available. Use it.
Don't keep asking dumb questions which you could answer yourself if you did a little research; people will get fed up with you.
Do try FIRST, then ask questions; then give as much detail as reasonable in your questions. Asking 'which tunnel section do I use?' is like asking 'how long is a piece of string?'. What length of tunnel section do you want? is it straight or curved? if it's curved, what radius? single, double, triple or four-tracked? two, three or four rail? narrow or standard gauge? default, X-tracks, scalerail, ukfs?

See what I mean?

Do your best to help yourself and you'll learn a lot more; help is here when you get stuck, but how on earth do you think everyone else found out what to do? They tried, made errors, and tried again. You have to 'pay your dues' as they say; earn some respect by trying, then you'll get treated respectfully.

bigtoe · Post by **bigtoe** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:10 pm

once you install ukfs it can be accessed from route editor

mk006p1955 · Post by **mk006p1955** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:21 pm

bigtoe · Post by **bigtoe** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:22 pm

the normal way you add track

mk006p1955 · Post by **mk006p1955** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:33 pm

oh just forget it im useless in anything i do i cant build platforms i cant build roads i cant build anything all i ever get is errors when i try and put track in even with ukfs i get error messages so whats the point ill just get rid of trainsim,
im too young for anything and im sorry if ive wasted anyones time thanks for trying too help and i wont waste ur time anymore.

JohnKendrick · Post by **JohnKendrick** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:23 pm

I'm beginning to think this is another wind up. Either he wants to build a route or he doesn't, instead he just wants to find any obstacle to prevent him getting started.

John

mk006p1955 · Post by **mk006p1955** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:34 pm

listen i would build it but its alright 4 u isnt it ur a proffesional u understand everything and then theres us newbies who havent a f****** clue wot were doing ive tried to understand as much as i can and ive read lots of manuals and begginers guides but i dont no wot the hell to do because of all these errors even ukfs dont work so dont u go starting on me just coz u no everything and i dont maybe i dont no but when im older ill try again and its nice to have dreams.
No offence to any1