Class 73 project

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Thu May 21, 2015 6:24 pm

I put the Class 489s up on 'Mytrainz' for approval, but that was over two days ago, normally the approval process only takes 24 hours, does anyone know if there's any issues with the N3V servers?

Nexusdj · Post by **Nexusdj** » Thu May 21, 2015 7:38 pm

Possibly altering the DLS to accept build 3.5 content again.

clam1952 · Post by **clam1952** » Thu May 21, 2015 7:47 pm

Nexusdj wrote:Possibly altering the DLS to accept build 3.5 content again.

Correct except they reverted the uploads to 3.5 and broke it! They are currently trying to find out what went wrong.

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Fri May 22, 2015 4:06 pm

Hmm, becuase it looks like the updates for thre 73s didn't upload either, which was to backdate them to version 3.5. Probably best if I leave things for a while before I try another upload.

Nexusdj · Post by **Nexusdj** » Fri May 22, 2015 9:22 pm

DLS is working again as my install of ts12 has just started to validate 280 items in Taddaemon !

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Tue May 26, 2015 8:25 pm

I've received a lot of correspondence via email and PM to do with this project, just to let people know I won't be releasing anymore stuff for about three weeks as I'm going to be down south seeing the family, getting some third rail mileage in as well and hopefully finding some real 73s.

This means the update for the current GBRF 73s and the release of the 489s will be put on hold, as well as a few other bits and pieces I'm working on.

I should still be able to reply to any correspondence, but it may take me a but longer than usual.

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 6:43 pm

Been working on this for the past month, hence why I haven't posted much else on here as I haven't had much time. This is still a little way off completion though.

PFX · Post by **PFX** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:11 pm

Looks good!

Nexusdj · Post by **Nexusdj** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:16 pm

Superb work

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:34 am

The cab is now nearing completion, some of the textures are still a bit rough though.
This will be added to the existing GBRF Class 73s through an update.

Quiz of the day, which power handle is currently in notch 7?
Clue: Class 73s had two power handles depending on whether they're operating in diesel or electric mode.

Nexusdj · Post by **Nexusdj** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:37 pm

Never had any experience up the front of a 73 but I'd say given the usual position of BR train cab power controllers that its the lower of the 2 so more than likely running on diesel ?

Cab looks superb , Could well be the catalyst for a whole host of new third rail routes

Post by **Briggsy** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:06 pm

Looks superb that does. Great to see a new cab in the works.

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:52 pm

Nexusdj wrote:Never had any experience up the front of a 73 but I'd say given the usual position of BR train cab power controllers that its the lower of the 2 so more than likely running on diesel ?

Cab looks superb , Could well be the catalyst for a whole host of new third rail routes

Yes it's running Diesel although I imagine the track was a bit a giveaway due to the absence of a third rail.

I hope it 'sparks' a load of third routes in trainz too as we do have a shortage.

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:44 am

The Gatwick Express liveried Class 489s have been completed, as can be seen they incorporate headcodes that change according to their direction and Eldavos numberit script for random numbering. It'll be a little while before they're uploaded though as the rest of the GATEX set requires some tweaks.

The cab and the update for my existing Class 73s to incorporate the new cab interior has been uploaded. The Class 73 Update has also fixed the issue of the missing kuid on the electric mode versions and some minor texturing tweaks.

The new Class 73 Cab interior:

Electric Mode https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410203

Diesel Mode https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410202

The Class 73 Update

73141 Electric https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410246
73141 Diesel https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410245

73206 Electric https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410248
73206 Diesel https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410247

73209 Electric https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410250
73209 Diesel https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=410249

klambert · Post by **klambert** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 11:19 pm

The Gatwick Express Set has finally been released after many months of delays.

Gatex Class 73 73208 https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=411061
Gatex Class 73 73210 https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=411062
Gatex MK2 TSO (Class 488) https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=411242
Gatex MK2 FO (Class 488) https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=411241
Gatex Class 489 https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=411063

The typical formation of a Gatex set is as follows

Class 73, MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, MK2 FO, Class 489

The Gatex sets also used to run as 8 car formations during the summer months:
Cass 73, , MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, MK2 FO, MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, MK2 TSO, Class 489

Please note the Class 73 usually ran at the country end of the train and the Class 489 were located at the London end, to facilitate the easier loading and unloading of luggage when at London Victoria.

The Network Rail Class 489s Have also been released.

NR Class 489 https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=411100
NR Class 489 Refurbished https://www.auran.com/DLS/DLS_viewasset ... tID=411099

These are often seen running singly with a GBRF Class 73s on Deicing and Load Bank duties.

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