Viewing Au_h_weathered_readme.txt VR - V/Line H class diesel electric (Clyde/GM G18B) 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 low nose T class cab view before using this model. This is also available at http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/msts/ Released on 30/4/2004 Credits: -------- Model by James Brook Textures by James Brook e-mail: jrbrook@optusnet.com.au I would like to thank the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre and Lionel Camilleri for their assistance with this project. For more information about the SRHC, please visit http://www.srhc.org.au/ I would also like to thank the Australian Railway Historical Society's Williamstown museum for their assistance with this project. For more information about the ARHS Vic division please visit http://www.arhsvic.org.au/ Finally, I would like to thank Russell Beer, Richard Lauder, Matthew Austin, Ian Bowles, Yuri Sos and Lionel Camilleri for beta testing this model. Ian Bowles has spent many hours developing more realistic brake and physics values for all Australian MSTS rolling stock. This locomotive uses his brake and physics upgrades. The articles on the T class by Jim Leppit that were published in the "Australian Model Railway Magazine" December 1990 and February 1991 issues were used as a reference source while constructing these models. John Cleverdon's Locopage (http://locopage.railpage.org.au/) was used as a reference for the specifications of the H class. Specular lighting enhancements added with MSTS Shape File Manager. http://www.highworth.freeuk.com/ This model was produced using Train Sim Modeler v1.1. About the prototype: -------------------- The five H class units were delivered between December 1968 and March 1969. They were almost identical to the final series of T class locos except they had 12 tons of ballast added to increase their weight to 80 tons for use with the hump shunting facility at Melbourne yard. These locos were originally delivered as T413 - T417, but they were quickly re-classified to H1-5 During the 70's and 80's they were usually found around the Melbourne yard area, but were given runs on the mainline to destinations such as Geelong and Bacchus Marsh. When the hump yard was closed in 1987 they were transferred to general duties. In the wheat season they were often found propelling trains around the Geelong grain loop. All five H classes are still in service with Freight Australia. ("1850's to 1990's Locomotives of Australia" by Leon Oberg & AMRM "Victorian Railways T Class" article by Jim Leppitt") Specifications (H1-5): --------------- Introduced 1968 Builder Clyde Engineering, Granville. Model G18B Power 1100hp Max. speed on VR 70km/h until 1989, then 100km/h Length 13.54m Gauge 1600mm (5'3") & 1435mm (4'8½") Engine GM EMD 645E Weight 82t Installation: ------------- This add-on uses an installation program. Double click on the executable file and follow the prompts to install the "Weathered H class for MSTS". When prompted to choose the directory for the installation of the H 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 © 2004 James Brook. The textures are © 2004 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