DrJimi's District Line

How's the progres Jimi ?

i replied to your PM, but just to let everybody else know...

I'm getting back to it more now winter's here again (-6F at 6am this morning!), and I'll be putting in a concerted effort to get everything west of Hammersmith done over the winter (in terms of scenery and details). I realize ECT is "only a few stations further", but there's a lot of detail in that area. Including the need to slightly re-site Lille Bridge depot.
I'm still periodically frustrated by the editor and issues with too much density (scenery and signals), but bar the odd crash things are progressing. There's some new tools/features in RouteRiter that have bailed me out a few times. I've also been playnig with more recent tree and forest creations that have less impact on frame rates. Also messing with a stunning tool called Mosaic that works wonders for terrain detail.
I only hope all this will somehow translate over to one of the new sims due out maybe next year...

Best to all, Jimi

Thank you very much for the update, Jimi! Nice to see Richmond looking so good! ;D

Sorry, no trash and no graffiti. I realize that in real life that's virtually impossible, but as this is a virtual rendition I can get away with it

Here's one screenshot in honor of a certain I/Op and project team member who apparently just loves to drive to Richmond ;D

I assumed that these matters had been dealt with by the virtual cleaners.

He's looking as proud as ever I see. ;D

Jimi, your work is fantastic, I'm highly impressed with what you have achieved thoughout MSTS and the amount of careful detail you are putting into making the route as realistic as it can possible be.

Keep up the excellent work.

They have both flag switches up aswell, naughty naughty. ;D

Um, *cough* purely for test purposes. Besides, I couldn't convince the MSTS "eng" gubbins to let me implement coasting control, so it's "off" and thus they're "virtually legal".
I should add that other LUL professionals on this board deserve recognition. We need a "real" C69, despite the fun of driving the CO/CP. Coincidentally both Alan and Motorman Jim have provided help over the years Citysig applied his specific expertise to beta test the signal set on his own MSTS test route. I just started building the Richmond signal box. Maybe a smiling face at the window? Similarly, a 73TS complete with a certain "Pilot" on the front would be appropriate, given that gentleman's eye for detail and constructive criticism that have guided a lot of my efforts.
Just some fun thoughts from a idle mind, as I prepare to continue laying bricks at the Richmond box. But when you do get to actually run this thing and see a train coming the other way, you'll be able to wave and say to yourself "I know that guy" "And why's he heading for Sth Ealing?" ;D

Not only does MSTS allow it, it provides a mechanism called "sound regions" to do it. I had bought the "enhanced track sounds" to test this out, but have since used my own sounds created from an extensive set of in-cab recordings DD sent me. It's especially effective, for example, approaching GUN WB crossing over the NR lines at 15mph. Lots of "clunks". The sound regions also allow adding ambiance such as the different "echo-like" sound going under a bridge. At some point I'll spend time adding in more sound regions around the whole route. They do certainly add to the overall feel.

Looking great Jimi!

As you may have heard, we had bad storms and very high winds through New England over the last few days. We lost power about 2pm Friday (trees hitting power lines, etc.). I have a couple of large trees down in my back yard, but thankfully no real property damage. Power came back an hour ago, so about 40 hours. Recent news reports there are still 200,000 people without power. Fortunately I have a generator that powers most of the house. All that "free" time let me get more done...

BRIDGE IS FINISHED - SPAN OVER NR LINES ADDED


NIGHT TEXTURES FINISHED



A COLD, RAINY NIGHT AT RICHMOND





I'm now working on some nearby walls and Richmond signal box...

Best to all, Jimi

Thank you sir! Life imitating art? As it happened, I had just modified the SD (shape descriptor) file for the station to tell MSTS to use night textures when appropriate. Experience has taught me to test out all reasonable combinations of day/night and weather variations to ensure all textures are in the required folders -- else the station shape fails to load. I just happened to capture a few shots of the night/rain test as I liked the look of it. Apologies if my actions somehow inadvertently caused rain in your locale Can I go ahead and test the snow textures now? ;D

Well done Jimi, it's looking good. Are you doing a refurb as well?

Adding scenery to the Richmond area. The observant among you will also notice the ground 'texture' has changed. No longer is it all verdantly green















Hmm. Need to darken the 'night-time' white paint on the sig cabin Hope to have scenery as far as Kew by end-weekend, then I'll build Kew station.

Best to all, Jimi