Viewing Au_s_modern_readme.txt VR - V/Line S 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 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. 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: -------------------- Following on from the success of the B class locomotives, the VR again turned to Clyde Engineering when ordering their second class of mainline diesel electric locomotives. These new locos were designated the S class and featured the classic EMD streamlined nose. Unlike the double ended B class, the S featured the more traditional single ended arrangement with only basic hostlers controls provided at the flat No2 end. They were built in two batches. S300 - S309 entered service in 1957 and 1958. S310 - S317 were ordered for use on the new SG line from Melbourne to Albury and entered service in 1960. The first two units were withdrawn after the horrific Violet Town head on collision in February 1969. S314 and S316 were destroyed, but some parts were salvaged for use in the two X class locomotives that replaced them. The rest gave many years of reliable service until they were gradually withdrawn during the late 1980's and 1990's. At the moment four are left in service as slave units for Freight Australia, while S300, 302 and 311 were refurbished by West Coast Railway and are now used on the Melbourne to Warrnambool passenger service. S313 was allocated to Steamrail and is now preserved in operational condition. S303 was allocated to the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre and re-entered service in early 2002 following a major re-build. All locomotives in the class were named after prominent individuals associated with the development of Victoria. This tradition followed on from the original four S class steam locomotives which were named when they were streamlined in 1937 to haul Victoria's most famous passenger train, the "Spirit Of Progress". There are two locomotives in this download. S302 is named "Edward Henty, who was a settler at Portland in the 1830's. S313 is named "Alfred Deakin", who was a Prime Minister of Australia. (References: "The A7 Era" by Peter Bermingham and "1850's to 1990's Locomotives of Australia" by Leon Oberg) Specifications: --------------- Introduced 1957 Builder Clyde Engineering, Granville. Model A7 Power 1300kW (1750hp) Max. speed 134kph (83mph) Max. speed on VR 115kph (70mph) Length 18.5m (60'11") Road numbers 300 - 317 Gauge 1600mm (5'3") & 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 "VR - V/Line S class for MSTS". When prompted to choose the directory for the installation of the S 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 © 2002 James Brook. The textures are © 2002 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. 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