BVEStation

Author Topic: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project  (Read 13986 times)

Offline narnia0100

  • New Recruit
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« on: February 18, 2013, 01:27:08 pm »
Hey guys, I've been downloading and playing different openBVE trains and they're pretty cool, but I was just wondering, how do you create a train in openBVE? What programs might you need? I was thinking that since there are a lot of MTA trains, why not create train from another transit system? I used to live in Boston for a period of time, and I liked to ride the Green Line a lot. I thought it'd be cool if I could create an MBTA Green Line train. I might start with a Type 7, then create a Type 8. I have a couple of questions for the members here:
 
1) Does anyone here live in the Boston area?
   a) Can you help me record the announcements on the Green Line?
2) Does anyone here have a lot of experience with creating trains with an exterior on openBVE?
 
The Green Line trains are very special to me because I used to ride them all the time with my grandpa and we used to have a lot of fun. It brings back memories. This is a project that I'd be very happy working on. If anybody can help me, I'd really appreciate it.
 
Please respond.
 
Thanks!
 
Zachary

Offline Haven

  • Dispatcher
  • ****
  • Posts: 669
  • Gender: Male
  • Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors Please *DingDong*
    • View Profile
    • SEPTATransitFan's Youtube Channel Please Subscribe!!
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2013, 01:54:31 pm »
You can visit us on Teampseak the server adress is nyc01.mainvoice.net:7099 we will help you to the best of our ability
http://www.youtube.com/user/havenas1020yt
Please Subscribe To My Youtube Channel

Offline Bombardier01800

  • Head Admin
  • Dispatcher
  • ******
  • Posts: 749
  • Gender: Male
  • Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
    • View Profile
    • MBTA and NJT Transit Forums
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2013, 12:37:31 am »
Do you want to make the whole route, or just the train? I tried making the Blue Line a while back, but had no resources whatsoever, so there went that. If you do mean the train, however, it's a different kind of thing. The Green Line trains are literally trolleys and the doors are not the same on either side. Definitely a challenge worth trying, though. I should have some pictures laying around and will be glad to help.

Go Sox!
Jose
BVEStation Administrator

Offline narnia0100

  • New Recruit
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2013, 08:21:57 pm »
Do you want to make the whole route, or just the train? I tried making the Blue Line a while back, but had no resources whatsoever, so there went that. If you do mean the train, however, it's a different kind of thing. The Green Line trains are literally trolleys and the doors are not the same on either side. Definitely a challenge worth trying, though. I should have some pictures laying around and will be glad to help.

Go Sox!

Hi Mr. Even,

Hello. In response to your question, I am planning to make just the train. What did you mean when you said "the doors are not the same on either side"?  Mudwrestle agreed to work with me in this project and since we don't live in Boston, we are relying on pictures that we could find on the internet and drawing them and putting them together. I'd appreciate all the help I could get, and I'd be glad to accept your help. We would definitely credit you for your help.

Thank you and I hope to speak with you soon.

Zachary
narnia0100

Offline Nicholas Blonski

  • Operator
  • ***
  • Posts: 264
  • Gender: Male
  • OMSI, openBVE, and Transit videomaker.
    • View Profile
    • My YouTube Channel
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2013, 10:14:36 pm »
He means that the door layout on one side of the car is different from the layout on the other side. The doors are in different places on both sides.
A.K.A Skinnylee2 (http://www.youtube.com/skinnylee2). I am also the fill-in guy for SubwayTrainOperator5, so I sometimes upload openBVE videos onto his channel.
Favourite engine sound: Detroit Diesel Series 50
Favourite transmission sound: Allison B400R4/5
Talk smack to me on this forum and you will be reported to a moderator. No exceptions.

Offline narnia0100

  • New Recruit
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2013, 05:41:16 pm »
Hi,

Oh, I see. Yes, the set of doors on the right side are supposed to be a little bit more towards the front than the ones on the left side because the cab is in the way on the left side.

Zachary
narnia0100

Offline narnia0100

  • New Recruit
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2013, 12:10:30 pm »
Hello,

I'm so sorry for if I'm bumping the thread, but I was considering restarting the project over again and had a few ideas.

I was just wondering, can I use SketchUp to build trains? What other programs would I need if I were to use SketchUp?

(Also, what is the current TeamSpeak address? And how can I be notified of changes to the TeamSpeak address?)

Thanks! :)

Zachary
narnia0100
« Last Edit: December 23, 2013, 12:15:53 pm by narnia0100 »

Offline ghosttarin

  • Conductor
  • **
  • Posts: 126
  • Gender: Male
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2013, 02:51:32 pm »
i went to boston  this summer  i do have video of  the green line train  if that will help you
 and go here transitsquadp.teamspeak3.com unitl the other one is working

Offline narnia0100

  • New Recruit
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2013, 03:01:09 pm »
Cool! May I see the video, please?

Thank you!

Zachary
narnia0100 :)

Offline ghosttarin

  • Conductor
  • **
  • Posts: 126
  • Gender: Male
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2013, 03:02:54 pm »
no promblem give me one monet

Offline Dj Hammers

  • Head Admin
  • Supervisor
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,034
  • Gender: Male
  • 7 Years of Developing for openBVE!
    • View Profile
    • My YouTube Channel

Offline narnia0100

  • New Recruit
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2013, 06:54:39 pm »
@DJ Hammers Thank you! :)

I doubt anyone does, but does someone here have recordings of the automatic announcements on MBTA Green Line trains?

Thanks! :)

Zachary
narnia0100

Offline Fan Railer

  • Global Moderator
  • Dispatcher
  • ****
  • Posts: 897
  • Gender: Male
  • Train Developer
    • View Profile
    • Fan Railer's YouTube Channel
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2013, 09:36:09 pm »
@DJ Hammers Thank you! :)

I doubt anyone does, but does someone here have recordings of the automatic announcements on MBTA Green Line trains?

Thanks! :)

Zachary
narnia0100
Not exactly recordings, but the best I could do for you personally. If you just do a simple youtube search, you might come up with something better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfJLuj8QIFU#

Offline narnia0100

  • New Recruit
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • BVEStation Member
    • View Profile
Re: openBVE MBTA Green Line Train Project
« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2013, 11:01:03 am »
Sorry for the late reply, but thanks! Those are great! :)

If anyone else has recording of the announcements aboard the Green Line please let me know!
Thanks! :)

Zachary
narnia0100