Sheffied to Derby update V1.04....Derby-Nottingham-Leicester

[sbowness]

Just an update;
It is the uninstalling of the Derby Nottingham Leicester extension that removes the routeproperties.xml file not the uninstalling of the main MML Sheffield to Derby route.
The "fix" uninstall the DNL extension first then uninstall the main MML route.
Then reinstall the main MML Route and finally the DNL extension.
Sounds like a glitch in the JT update process.
Again nearly a 2GB download for minor upgrades.
pH

JT have recommended in the past to uninstall all extensions in reverse order first before installing everything in order again. They should reiterate that every time.

[gptech]

They should reiterate that every time.

No, they should use a much simpler, more user-friendly, routine for applying minor changes such as these we're discussing.

[peterfhayes]

Stephen
This was the email that I received from JT - no mention of uninstalling the extension before the main route.

• Midland Main Line: Sheffield to Derby - v1.08 Update
• Midland Main Line: Derby-Nottingham-Leicester Extension - v1.03 Update

IMPORTANT! You must have installed the latest version of Midland Main Line: Sheffield-Derby BEFORE installing this new Derby-Nottingham-Leicester Extension software to ensure that it operates correctly.
• Derby-Nottingham-Leicester - v1.03 Update

To obtain the new software:

Log in to your Just Trains account and re-download the software you require to a location on your PC.
To install the new software:
1. Ensure Train Simulator is not running.
2. Uninstall your current version of the software you are updating.
3. Locate the new version that you have downloaded and double-click on the .exe file to start the installation.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

pH

[sbowness]

When they were releasing updates to Western Main Lines, Bex Reddy was one of their testers and was always told to be fastidious about the uninstall/reinstall process, even though that sometimes didn’t get relayed when the update was released. As Erewash has some parts included in DNL, it would make sense to do things in order, especially as the extension will uninstall its previous version before installing the update.

[gptech]

But it seem pretty stupid to remove a file, but then put the exact same thing back.

As Erewash has some parts included in DNL,

Other than a common Tracks.bin file, which parts are those?

[markpullinger]

Hi Gary, when the base route installs, it puts in bare tiles with tracks + a few features on the tiles where the addons go and the addon installers replace those files for the built up ones + some extra scenery assets. Reinstalling the base pack effectively removes those updated scenery/mixmap files so everything needs to be reinstalled. I forgot to once and wondered why I had no scenery in the addon bits.

[gptech]

Ta Mark, yes I was aware of the shared/common Tracks.bin file, which is why the extensions show all the trackwork/track linked assets but that isn't really a matter of "parts of extension A are included in extension B".
It still isn't a reason for a removal/re-install though.

[45002]

Just Trains Midland Main Line routes - Updates 20/10/2021


Dear Sir/Madam,

We're letting you know that new software is now available for the following two Just Trains routes:

Midland Main Line Sheffield-Derby (v1.09)
Midland Main Line: Derby-Nottingham-Leicester Extension (v1.04)

The new software needs to be installed to allow our new Midland Main Line: Nottingham-Lincoln Extension route, which is due for release later this week, to operate and display correctly.

If you log in to your Just Trains account and click on 'Your orders', you will be able to download the new software for both routes.

Please uninstall your current versions of the routes before installing the new software.

Best wishes,

The Just Trains Crew

MARTIN

[45002]

PS: Just downloaded both, Its another huge update again 2.2 GB in total

https://support.justflight.com/support/ ... -changelog

https://support.justflight.com/support/ ... -changelog

MARTIN

[45002]

So i just uninstalled

Midland Main Line Sheffield-Derby (v1.08)
Midland Main Line: Derby-Nottingham-Leicester Extension (v1.03)

and then installed

Midland Main Line Sheffield-Derby (v1.09)
Midland Main Line: Derby-Nottingham-Leicester Extension (v1.04)

In that order and hopefully alls well !

MARTIN

[45002]

Midland Main Line: Nottingham-Lincoln Extension, Now out..

https://www.justtrains.net/product/midl ... -extension


MARTIN

[45002]

Midland Main Line: Nottingham-Lincoln Extension, Now out..

https://www.justtrains.net/product/midl ... -extension


MARTIN

Just downloaded new add on total just under 650 mb, looking gOOD

This route requires that the Just Trains Midland Main Line: Sheffield-Derby route AND the Midland Main Line: Derby-Nottingham-Leicester Extension are installed for it to work correctly.

The route will also be available soon as a separate route for Train Simulator which does not require any additional route add-ons.

https://www.justtrains.net/articles/mid ... on-on-sale

MARTIN

[45002]

Just Trains routes - software updates


Dear Sir/Madam,

We're letting you know that new software is available for the following routes in the Just Trains Midland Main Line series.

Please see the Support pages for all the details:

Midland Main Line: Sheffield-Derby - v1.10 Update
Midland Main Line: Derwent Valley Line - v1.03 Update
Midland Main Line: Erewash Valley - v1.02 Update
Midland Main Line: Barrow Hill Roundhouse Extension - v1.02 Update
Midland Main Line: Derby-Nottingham-Leicester Extension - v1.05 Update
Midland Main Line: Nottingham-Lincoln Extension - v1.01 Update

IMPORTANT! Please note that the updated Midland Main Line: Sheffield to Derby route must be installed FIRST before any of the other updated add-ons are installed.


To obtain the new software:

Log in to your Just Trains account and re-download the software you require to a location on your PC.

To install the new software:

Ensure Train Simulator is not running.
Uninstall your current version of the software you are updating.
Locate the new version that you have downloaded and double-click on the .exe file to start the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Best wishes,

The Just Trains Crew



You can contact us via the Just Trains website.

MARTIN

[rleirik]

It is of course nice to have updates but they really have lost the plot (if they ever had it) on the method, and still no point motors.
Rant over
Robin

[gptech]

Seems a lot of hassle to resolve minor issues, many of which some folk will have seen to themselves


(Examples)

The below log shows all updates for this product since release:


v1.10

- All scenario from route now has the [SD] prefix for easier location within the list

- Cars fixed at level crossings. Vans now stop at a correct distance away from vehicle ahead.

- Missing AWS Ramp added for Signal NN4019

- Repeater ILS signals now will not appear on HUD

- Ambergate Junction disappearing grass section replaced

- Ballast Terrain Paint updated to match JT GU Track

- Foot Crossings Updated throughout

- Circuit Cabinets swapped to new models throughout

- Ballast filler loft assets now have winter textures (Common Library Asset)

- Tweaked bridges at Belper Cutting so trains do not clip when passing through.

- Various ballast bleeds on curves fixed throughout

- [Default] [SD] 1R86 Scenario - Removal of 3rd party items from the enabled list

- [Default] [SD] 1C35 Scenario - Removal of 3rd party items from the enabled list

- [Default] [SD] 1C13 Scenario - Removal of 3rd party items from the enabled list

- [Default] [SD] 4E26 Scenario - Removal of 3rd party items from the enabled list

- [Default] [SD] 1E67 Scenario - Removal of 3rd party items from the enabled list

- [Default] [SD] 1997 1F38 Scenario - Removal of 3rd party items from the enabled list

- [Default] [SD] 1C00 Scenario - Removal of 3rd party items from the enabled list and description fix

- Missing bridge occlusion on bridge north of Duffield added.


The below log shows all updates for this product since release:


v1.01

- Scenario [NL] 1B21 07:04 Lincoln to St Pancras International - This fix is for the Coupling Task at Nottingham that was failing

- Removal of Barrow Hill assets at industrial estate near Hykeham

- Fix to silver shelter A & B asset

- Fix to floating 5/7 car stop marker on Carleton Platform 1

- Fix to Netherfield Station staircase where there was a texture stretched and centre bars not meeting handrail.

- Fixed floating carpark asset at Collingham

- Scenario [NL] [DV] 2N31 10:37 Matlock - Newark Castle - Fix for duplicated Class 158 at Nottingham. Number was the same as player service

- Lincoln Gantry West fix as the left-hand cage holding LG7827 was too high.

- Adjusted placement of signals on Lincoln West Gantry to sit in cages better

- Thales junction boxes added where applicable

- Platform 1 & 2 missing destination boards added

- Staythorpe A46 missing bridge occlusion added

All of those could be accomplished by just releasing a pack containing the edited files.