Viewing Au_42_loco_readme.txt New South Wales Government Railways 42 class diesel electric (Clyde/GM A7) for Microsoft Train Simulator. ----------------------------------------------------- Downloaded from The Victorian Railfan Web Site http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/msts/ Please Note, you will need to download the B class cab view before using this model This is also available at http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/msts/ Re-released on 2/10/2003 with physics/brake upgrade by Ian Bowles. Credits: -------- Model by James Brook Textures by James Brook e-mail: jrbrook@optusnet.com.au This model was produced using Train Sim Modeler v1.1. I would like to thank Ian Bowles for the many hours of work he has put into developing more realistic brake and physics values for all Australian MSTS rolling stock. This locomotive uses his brake and physics upgrades. Peter Bermingham's excellent books "The ML2 Story" and "The A7 Era" were used as a reference while making this model. Without these books, I doubt that I would have been able to model such a difficult locomotive. The train-sim.com cab design forum was a useful source of information, Especially Christine Sweetnam's thread about her S class cab. Specular lighting enhancements added with MSTS Shape File Manager. http://www.highworth.freeuk.com/ About the prototype: -------------------- Following on from the success of the 40 class locomotives, the NSWGR ordered 20 single ended mainline locomotives. 10 were ordered from Clyde and became the 42 class. The other 10 were ordered from AEI and became the 43 class. 4201 entered service in November 1955. As more entered service, they were used on the Brisbane Limited and the NSW section of the Melbourne Express. During the late 1950's, complaints were recieved about the level of noise from the 42's while working the Brisbane limited. Therefore, the 42's were eventaully allocated to Sydney and mainly worked on the southern line for the rest of their service lives. 4202 became the first to be withdrawn in 1979. 4204 was the last in 1983. The 42's were only painted in variations of the indian red and yellow livery with the exception of 4201, which was overhauled and painted in a special green and yellow livery for the 125th anniversary of NSW railways in 1980. 4206 was the 100th diesel locomotive built by Clyde. 4201 is preserved operational at the NSWRTM. 4204 is preserved operational by the LVR at Cowra. 4206 is stored at Dorrigo. (References: "The A7 Era" by Peter Bermingham, "1850's to 1990's Locomotives of Australia" by Leon Oberg and "Early Diesel and Electric Locomotives of the NSWGR" by Mick Morahan) Specifications: --------------- Introduced 1955 Builder Clyde Engineering, Granville. Model A7 Power 1300kW (1750hp) Max. speed 114kph (71mph) Road numbers 4201-4206 Gauge 1435mm (4'8½") Engine GM EMD 567C Axle load 20.3t (approx) Total built 18 Installation: ------------- This add-on uses an installation program. Double click on the executable file and follow the prompts to install the "NSWGR 42 class for MSTS". When prompted to choose the directory for the installation of the 42, please make sure the path points to where you installed MSTS: <drive>:\<directories>\<msts dir>\ Where <drive> = Drive where you have installed MSTS. and <directories> = Any directories between the root directory of the drive and the "Train Simulator" directory. Light engine consists have been provided. To run these locos on a train, you will need to use the consist editor. If you have any problems installing this add-on, please e-mail me at jrbrook@optusnet.com.au Legal Information: ------------------ This model is © 2003 James Brook. The textures are © 2003 James Brook. This model and its textures are free to download and use for personal non-profit use. Any other use of this model and its textures without my permission is strictly forbidden. In addition, this model is not to be re-skinned and re-distributed without my permission. If you would like to re-skin this model, please e-mail me first to discuss the terms and conditions. Microsoft, Train Simulator and all other names and logos associated with that product remain the property of Microsoft. Any logos used within the textures of this model remain the property of their owner. Train Sim Modeler remain the property of Abacus Software. Disclaimer: ----------- This add-on is unofficial and I am not not affiliated in any way with Microsoft. All files associated with this product are provided "as is" and does not come with any sort of warranty whatsoever. I assume that any person using this add-on and its associated files has the necessary knowledge to install and use this software correctly. I am not responsible for any damage and/or loss to you, your data, your equipment or any other property or persons from using (or misusing) this add-on and its associated files. This product is to be USED AT YOUR OWN RISK. By installing this product, you are signalling your agreement to statements contained within this readme file. << Go Back