NEC - Out August 25th

[ihavenonamenoreallyidont]

Well I think we might have to gently agree to disagree on what constitutes rubber banding, chap. To me the action of the train as it lurches forward, slows then spurts forward a bit more is exactly as if it was on a bungee or similar.

Yes, that's another suitable description. Let's agree to agree after all

Stuttering, however, I would say is characterised when a tile needs to load a whole load of assets and the game actually pauses - momentarily - while it does so.

As for the route, I have no interest in American railways but this is a must-buy for me, simply because I had an ear to ear grin the first time I drove it in MSTS all those years ago. Disappointed - but not remotely surprised - the Acela doesn't come with it.

[bigvern]

My abiding memory of the MSTS version is taking a corner at well below line speed and still derailing...

Am I right in thinking the AEM7 loco is actually derived from a European prototype, in which case it gives the reskinners some options.

[bdy26]

It looks impressive, not my cup of tea but its looks like a huge amount of work has gone into it with great attention to detail.

The improved physics, superelevation and lighting are key to RW taking off in the US, and I can see there being quite a push to expand in that market.

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[USRailFan]

Am I right in thinking the AEM7 loco is actually derived from a European prototype, in which case it gives the reskinners some options.

It is derived from the Swedish Rc4. Although it looks too different to really make convincing reskins.

[transadelaide]

Flipping it back the other way, reskins of the DB101 could make very plausible Bombardier/AdTranz ALP-46/46A electric locos as used by NJT. It seems that an interesting variety of European rail design makes it into the north-east USA, what with the Swedish-designed AEM-7, the TGV-influenced Acela and the NJT locos influenced by the DB101 and TRAXX locos.

[gypbrc]

Some more images from Facebook. Only two days to go till release and I'm looking forward to reading some reviews about this route. I think I'll wait until the Acela is available before buying both though. It also looks like they have Amtrak's permission to brand the stock

[shebarose]

Must say, Does look like we`ll have some tasty new assets to use in our routes

[MisterWho]

It's out now at -

http://store.steampowered.com/app/65232/

with 20% off for the next 169 hours or so ...

[AndyM77]

Excuse me for being thick or blind, but what is the " Modeller's Asset Pack"?

[Darpor]

I imagine it is just the Asset Pack 01 that was released a while ago, but included in the package.

[pjt1974]

I'm very tempted but with it being an 'across the pond' route I may leave it just for now. The screenshots are looking quite impressive all the same.

[nigeltouatievans]

It's not that clear from the product page, but am I right in thinking that there are only 4 standard scenarios included (and 4 free roams + 0 career)?

[Trenomarcus]

Are included 4 standard scenarios; same 4 scenarios but in career mode; 4 free roams

[AndyM77]

I imagine it is just the Asset Pack 01 that was released a while ago, but included in the package.

Aha! You're correct

Just sifting through my .pi files and the "APStation Pack" is called Modeller Asset Pack01 & the associated pack on Steam is called "UK Buildings Model Pack" - Confusing or what?

Quite what UK based buildings are doing on a US route, I'm not sure but anyhow, at least that little query is cleared up now.

[FoggyMorning]

There aren't just buildings included in the pack, there are things like inspection pits and platforms, retaining walls and a multitude of filler blocks in various shapes and sizes that are not UK specific