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Title: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Dj Hammers on August 12, 2013, 08:46:09 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/A5dqkBMl.jpg)
The ALP-46 Package for OpenBVE has been released!
Download Link (http://www.bvestation.com/downloadinfo.php?id=100)
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Slants4Lyfe on August 14, 2013, 11:44:20 am
For some reason the train is not accelerating for me..
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 14, 2013, 04:45:01 pm
For some reason the train is not accelerating for me..
OpenBVE glitches occasionally at times. If the train does not take power, then reset to emergency, move the power handle to neutral, then release brakes and try applying power again.
Title: The Amtrak ALP-46 Expansion Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 21, 2013, 11:14:59 pm
OpenBVE HD EXCLUSIVE: What If Amtrak Bought The ALP-46 and Beefed It Up? (Amtrak ALP-46 Download) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY0qxDWV_xE#)

I present to you a repainted ALP-46 with full custom Amtrak Livery (AEM-7, HHP-8, AND ACS-64 hybridized design) and assorted consists to operate it with, including Surfliner trains and Amfleet trains. (More info below download links)

Download the train pack here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/y4qi4lfeereehq8/Amtrak_ALP-46_Expansion_Pack_V1.0.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/download/y4qi4lfeereehq8/Amtrak_ALP-46_Expansion_Pack_V1.0.rar)
To install, simply drag the folder named Amtrak ALP-46 from the zip file to your pre-existing ALP-46 folder.
The original ALP-46 Pack V1.0 is here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/7hdac9zoc9yv5zh/ALP-46_Train_Pack_(Complete_Exteriors)_V1.0.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/download/7hdac9zoc9yv5zh/ALP-46_Train_Pack_(Complete_Exteriors)_V1.0.rar)
Some routes to run it on:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/27112b6vjxh1iss/MAV_120a_Route_Expansion_Pack.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/download/27112b6vjxh1iss/MAV_120a_Route_Expansion_Pack.rar)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/9r6tfx0zx8xxikm/Maastricht_Route_Pack.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/download/9r6tfx0zx8xxikm/Maastricht_Route_Pack.rar)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/979jh6d9uq42o0k/Holland_Routes_Pack.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/download/979jh6d9uq42o0k/Holland_Routes_Pack.rar)
http://www.bveklub.hu/sellye-pecs/ (http://www.bveklub.hu/sellye-pecs/)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/nq3wgmh5x39iyd5/Solyomvar.gz (http://www.mediafire.com/download/nq3wgmh5x39iyd5/Solyomvar.gz)
http://www.trainsimstuff.org/network-west-midlands (http://www.trainsimstuff.org/network-west-midlands)
http://www.bvefrance.fr/projets-francophones/ltsj (http://www.bvefrance.fr/projets-francophones/ltsj)

I tweaked the operating specifications to suite Amtrak's needs for high power and performance (Note the advanced wheel slip control system demonstrated at 35:55 in the video):
Power system:  25 kV / 60 Hz ; 12kV / 25Hz ; 12.5 kV / 60 Hz
Axles arrangement: Bo'Bo'
Service weight: 100 t
Starting tractive effort: 325 kN
Continuous tractive effort: 260 kN @ 89 km/h ; 115 kN @ 201 km/h
Braking effort: 240 kN @ 96 km/h - 4 km/h
Rated power (Max): 6400 kW
Rated power (Continuous): 6000 kW
Brake power (Continuous): 6000 kW
Allowed top speed: 201 km/h
Designed overspeed: 217 km/h
Gauge: 1435 mm
Length between couplers: 19900 mm
Distance Between Bogie Center: 10950 mm
Bogie Wheel Base: 2650 mm
Vehicle Width: 2950 mm
Wheel Diameter (New): 1118 mm
Height (Over Pantograph): 4489 mm

Be sure to refer to the operating tips provided in each individual train's info file. Enjoy =)
Title: The ALP-46A (Amtrak) Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 25, 2013, 04:19:19 pm
The ALP-46A is here! Well, at least the Amtrak version. The NJT version should be up some time later tonight:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/4lw4n1tfr8v4491/Amtrak_ALP-46A_Expansion_Pack_V1.0.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/download/4lw4n1tfr8v4491/Amtrak_ALP-46A_Expansion_Pack_V1.0.rar)
OpenBVE HD EXCLUSIVE: NJT ALP-46A Nearing Completion (Preview Video; 100th BVE Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h71tneOAPs#)
OpenBVE HD EXCLUSIVE: Amtrak ALP-46A Wheel Slip Detection and Control System In Action (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah6a1Czt8wQ#)
OpenBVE HD: Amtrak ALP-46 Hauls 12 Car Pacific Surfliner Train Through Curved Station Stop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tIy76A-i1E#)
Title: Re: The ALP-46A Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 27, 2013, 11:58:04 pm
OpenBVE HD EXCLUSIVE: NJT ALP-46A Pack V1.0 Release Video (8/27/13) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOJh57OQ2Q8#)
This train, along with the next several that I am releasing are dedicated to NJT engineer John Gaughran, the famous Jtgshu on railroad.net, who unexpectedly passed away on the morning August 26th, 2013.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/2id03sbw23942y5/NJT_ALP-46A_Pack_V1.0.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/download/2id03sbw23942y5/NJT_ALP-46A_Pack_V1.0.rar)
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 29, 2013, 02:43:47 pm
I installed the ALP-46 Package in the ...\legacycontent\train folder and the MAV-120a in ...\legacycontent\railway\object folder. WhenI start up OpenBVE and select each of the items (train and route) the start button is not enabled. I'd like to be able to run the ALP-46 as it looks great. What am I doing wrong?

Help appreciated. Thanks.

Mike
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 29, 2013, 02:55:59 pm
I installed the ALP-46 Package in the ...\legacycontent\train folder and the MAV-120a in ...\legacycontent\railway\object folder. WhenI start up OpenBVE and select each of the items (train and route) the start button is not enabled. I'd like to be able to run the ALP-46 as it looks great. What am I doing wrong?

Help appreciated. Thanks.

Mike
A screenshot would be helpful.
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 29, 2013, 04:49:49 pm
I tried but the upload folder is full. The only thing to take a snapshot of is the main menu of both items selected and the start button disabled.
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: HijauKuda on August 29, 2013, 05:27:54 pm
Mr. Mike,
Possible problem source: in the openBVE menu,
select one \train\ALP-46\subdirectory\ which holds file Train.dat
before program may enable start button.

HK
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 29, 2013, 05:40:57 pm
The subdirectory is empty. I went down to the subdirectory for the MAV-120a and tried each of the selections but no start button. Should the ALP-64 subdirectory be empty?

Mike
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: HijauKuda on August 29, 2013, 11:46:45 pm
Each train must have it's own subdirectory under \Train\
Each of the train subdirectories must have these: Train.dat, Sound.cfg, Panel.cfg or Panel2.cfg or Panel.Animated, Extensions.cfg, WAV and PNG and BMP files, etc.
In the program  menu, when you choose a train subdirectory, it must have above files, or the start button will not be enabled.
If these files are missing, you have not properly installed the train.

HK
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 30, 2013, 01:12:00 am
The subdirectory is empty. I went down to the subdirectory for the MAV-120a and tried each of the selections but no start button. Should the ALP-64 subdirectory be empty?

Mike
Yea, the way I partitioned the ALP packs was "train/ALP-46/NJT (or Amtrak) ALP-46/ .dat files". If you just follow the readme instructions and drag the folder into your train folder, you should be able to load them into openbve with no problem. All the files are there already.
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 30, 2013, 12:43:38 pm
I do not know what I did the first time but it worked when I did it gain. I am going to try it later.

Thanks for getting me straightened out!

Mike
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 30, 2013, 03:53:45 pm
Well, getting closer. I tried loading up the ALP-46 with a route and I only get a large white box just left of center instead of the cab. I've tried all of the keys but nothing brings me the cab.  The loco starts, stops, and does everything else properly.

Any ideas???

Again, as always, help appreciated.

Mike
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: HijauKuda on August 30, 2013, 06:49:08 pm
Mike,
You have hosed up the train files?
You should may be start over and delete the ALP-46 trains you have already installed,
download a fresh copy of FanRailer's latest ALP-46, use 7ZIP to extract the RAR file,
then move those extracted folders under the main folder \openBVE\Train\, without altering or rearranging.

Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 30, 2013, 08:29:07 pm
Okay, as suggested, I deleted the ALP-46 directory and all files and subdirectories in it.

I have the following installation files:

Amtrak ALP-46 Expansion Pack V1.0.rar
ALP-46 Train Pack V1.0.7z
NJT ALP-46 Train Pack (Complete Exteriors) V1.0.rar
NJT ALP-46A Pack V1.0.rar

In what order should I install them?

Mike
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: HijauKuda on August 31, 2013, 12:03:01 am
Each of those are complete trains, so do NOT overwrite one with another!
The install order does not matter, just do not overwrite one with another.
I would note the RAR upload dates and keep only the latest version of each consist, for example keep one NJT and one Amtrak.
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 31, 2013, 12:06:31 am
Okay, as suggested, I deleted the ALP-46 directory and all files and subdirectories in it.

I have the following installation files:

Amtrak ALP-46 Expansion Pack V1.0.rar
ALP-46 Train Pack V1.0.7z
NJT ALP-46 Train Pack (Complete Exteriors) V1.0.rar
NJT ALP-46A Pack V1.0.rar

In what order should I install them?

Mike
It doesn't matter. All of the .rar files are made to be independent of each other. Keep in mind the file hosted on the BVE station site is only the ALP-46 (just the NJT version). On my mediafire site are the other three versions (the alp-46 for amtrak, the alp-46a for amtrak, and the alp-46a for njt).

ie, the two files you stated above ("ALP-46 Train Pack V1.0.7z" and "NJT ALP-46 Train Pack (Complete Exteriors) V1.0.rar")
are the same thing.

Once again, to install, simply open up the .rar file, and drag the file folder into your trains directory.

(openBVE/trains/)

And as stated before, no overwriting should be necessary if you've already deleted the previous files from your directory.
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 31, 2013, 12:50:32 am
I found what is happening but not why it is happening. The extract is failing somehow and putting everything in one directory. So I am playing "games" with the extract to get it to work. I am extracting to a temp directory and moving it under trains.

Thanks for your help. I know this is going worth it when I finally get it to work!

Mike
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 31, 2013, 01:07:10 am
BEAUTIFUL! I Love it. Great job.

I noticed the gauges are not working. Is that me or is that the next release?

Thanks for the help.

Mike
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Fan Railer on August 31, 2013, 08:30:35 am
BEAUTIFUL! I Love it. Great job.

I noticed the gauges are not working. Is that me or is that the next release?

Thanks for the help.

Mike
I am glad you got it to work. Yes, the ALP panel and the Comet I Cab panel are, for this release, static. I am still waiting on someone to step up and offer to animate them for me. Either that, or eventually, I'm going to take the time out of my busy schedule and learn how to do it myself.
Title: Re: The ALP-46 Package has been Released!
Post by: Mike on August 31, 2013, 01:24:07 pm
I wish I had the talent that you and others have to create such great things for the rest of us. A million thanks for your works.

Mike