Bo Ness route for BVE 4

31466 · Post by **31466** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:49 am

Are there any other activities around apart from the rescue mission with the 47?

petethetim · Post by **petethetim** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:06 am

Were can I download the programme to run these ??

31466 · Post by **31466** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:16 am

You can download the route from the SRPS C&W Department website at
http://www.gotopcs.net and then click on BVE routes on the left hand side.

desiro5 · Post by **desiro5** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:56 pm

a former user wrote:Were can I download the programme to run these ??

Sorry to dig this up.

Pete the program can be obtained from: http://mackoy.cool.ne.jp

Read Matts review and kinda help thing on it here: http://www.uktrainsim.com/index2.php?form_reader=bve4&

A good site to get started at is: http://www.trainsimcentral.co.uk

Lots of stuff there to dowload and help.

Cheers

Ali

petethetim · Post by **petethetim** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:10 pm

Does It Compair With MSTS?

StSimon · Post by **StSimon** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:55 pm

It's a cab view only driving simulator, so it doesn't compare directly to MSTS. However, the driving experience is very realistic and the best way to find out if you like it is to have a go.

If you want a relatively short simple route to start with, try Clarendon (for BVE4) from http://www.trainsimcentral.com

andrewtoplis · Post by **andrewtoplis** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:01 pm

Absolutely!! Two different approaches to trainsimming, they complement each other well. MSTS is more about graphics, BVE realism. BVE4 is different, there is only a forward view, no external views etc, but the 'in-cab' experience is fantastic with the screen rocking and swaying over points. The sound is superb too. BVE4 has working AWS and TPWS so there is much more to do whilst driving along. Somehow the program is much more involving and feels more realistic. Train physics are also far better (according to some real drivers). While there arent that many routes available, those there are are very high quality, my favourite is the London Underground Northern Line, its even got radio chatter as you drive along...eerily realistic!

petethetim · Post by **petethetim** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:16 pm

I know About Cab Only Thing But are the stations Good Etc etc

desiro5 · Post by **desiro5** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:42 am

BVE isnt like MSTS for graphics but as andrewtopolis has said, it is some much more realistic. Saying that, the graphics aren't bad.

AI trains dont move, but your train is excellent. Working AWS and TPWS, gurds buzzer and just brilliant cabs and realism.

The LU routes are great fun as are great routes like Redditch-Birmingham New Street.

Give it a go Pete!

Cheers

Ali

petethetim · Post by **petethetim** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:13 am

May do Ali

salopiangrowler · Post by **salopiangrowler** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:56 am

Some route's are very strict on were you stop in the station

the Redditch - BNS route is a good one to get started with:

Observe the route whilst driving take note of lineside landmarks or bridges close to stations this help's alot for breaking purposes.

Observe platform marker's IE; if your in a 3 car 323 stop at the 3 car stop board on the platform, 6 car 323 either the 6 car platform or the S stop sign on some station's

Be aware of TPWS magnets especially approaching Longbridge i got caught out by it once or twice and had a very uncomfortable Emergency stop which takes a minute or 2 to reset.

Observe the Driver's Station stop manual although not needed as you stop at every station on the cross city.

Odserve Speed restrictions the TPWS magnets are there for a reason you will be warned of over speed. the TPWS magnet only stops you if your to fast for a junction.

LUL only: Northern line listern to the automated announcer for the next station is..... you know you need to brake stop at the end of the platform near enough with the Workers gate just visable.

salopiangrowler · Post by **salopiangrowler** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:59 am

oh yeah and if the Jubilee lines available - Good luck you really need the stopping skills there the platforms seperated from the train by a glass wall and the train has to be precisely where the glass door are on the platform.

petethetim · Post by **petethetim** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:59 pm

I think I'll Have a go You are all getting me dead interested

desiro5 · Post by **desiro5** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:58 pm

a former user wrote:I think I'll Have a go You are all getting me dead interested

Good.

Need any help and dont hesitate to drop me a PM Pete.

Cheers

Ali

petethetim · Post by **petethetim** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:01 pm

thanks ali