Viewing Au_gm_loco_readme.txt Commonwealth Railways GM class diesel electric (Clyde/GM A16C) 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 Christine Sweetnam's S class cab without the NR mug before using this locomotive. This file is located at Yuri Sos' Steam4me MSTS add-ons site. (http://www.railpage.org.au/steam4me/trainsim/) Re-released on 1/10/2003 with physics/brake upgrade by Ian Bowles and the dynamic brake controls disabled (as GM32 and 34 never had dynamic brakes). Credits: -------- Model by James Brook Textures by James Brook e-mail: jrbrook@optushome.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: -------------------- With the success of the eleven ML-1 units (GM1-11) that were introduced in the early 1950's, CR once again turned to Clyde Engineering when they needed additional locomotives for the Trans-Australia railway. These new units were similar in appearance to the ML-1's, but they were the newly developed A7 model. Later deliveries were the A16C model. The final unit (GM47) was delivered in 1967.During the 1970's and 1980's, a number of GM class locos were hired to the Victorian Railways for use on the north east standard gauge line. GM's 31, 32 and 34 were hired in the 1970's. GM's 23, 24, 27 and 28 were hired in the 1980's. In the early 1980's, the GM class units were repainted from the maroon and silver livery into the green and yellow Australian National livery. Withdrawals started in the early 1980's and continuted into the 1990's. However, higher numbered units still remain in service with Australia Railroad Group. A number of withdrawn GM's were sold to Great Northern Railway in the late 1990's and several of these have now been returned to service. GM36 has been preserved operational by the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. (References: "The A7 Era" by Peter Bermingham and "1850's to 1990's Locomotives of Australia" by Leon Oberg) Specifications: --------------- Builder Clyde Engineering, Granville. Model A16C Power A16C: 1950/1800 hp Max. speed 134kph (83mph) Max. operational speed 115kph (70mph) Length 18.5m (60'11") Road numbers ML1: 1-11 A7: 12-29 A16C: 30-47 Gauge 1435mm (4'8½") Engine GM EMD 567C Axle load 20.3t (approx) Total built ML1: 11 A7: 18 A16C: 18 Installation: ------------- This add-on uses an installation program. Double click on the executable file and follow the prompts to install the "Commonwealth Railways GM class for MSTS". When prompted to choose the directory for the installation of the GM class, 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