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Thanks to the hard work of Manuel, my fellow OpenBVE development cohort, we are pleased to present the initial exterior for the M7 electric multiple unit. Over the coming days and weeks, we hope to flesh out the interior with an accurate seating layout and generate a 3D cab. I also hope to develop an LIRR version of the M7, as right now, only the MNCR version exists in BETA. Stay tuned for more news and updates =)


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Adding a semi - static temporary cab just in case the 3d cab development runs into trouble down the road. So far, only the brake pressure gauge is animated, and I will begin working on adding a digital speedometer in the near future. Meanwhile, we will work on procuring worthy images to begin 3d cab development. Stay tuned =)

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Because I know y'all just wanna sit down and watch a 4 hour cab ride video in its entirety LOL. If you do, or even if you don't, enjoy =) Also, if you want to skip around the video, go watch it on YouTube and expand the description; I've placed a table of contents with timestamps in it:


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  • 2 weeks later...

 

Here is a unique comparison video that I recorded from my computer screen. On the left, you have a video, shot by me, of a 10 car LIRR M7 train departing Flushing, and on the right, you have a 10 car LIRR M7 train departing a virtual station in OpenBVE.

 

With the knowledge that the LIRR has somewhat limited the acceleration of the M7 to lower power costs, I have created a separate set of "performance-limited" physics for the M7 to match  real life limited performance. And if I say so my self, I've got it pretty damn close.

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Major progress of the Bombardier M7 EMU for openBVE. Seats have been added, as well as the luggage racks, and the bathroom exterior among other things. Development on the 3D cab has also begun. Stay tuned for much more in the near future. We are still on schedule for a release sometime between Christmas Day and New Years Day. Enjoy =)

 

Many thanks to Manuel for putting in long hours of hard work with me to make this possible ;)

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Here is a preliminary preview video of the WIP 3D cab for the Metro-North Railroad Bombardier M7 EMU. Kudos to Manuel for putting in the enormous amount of time and effort to generate this cab. A few more tweaks, and this will be ready for download. Stay tuned folks =)

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After a long development period, I am pleased to say that the long awaited Long Island Rail Road & Metro-North Railroad Bombardier M7 EMU Pack V1.0 for OpenBVE is completed and ready for release. Scheduled release time is 12:00 PM noon time, 12/24/14. Stay tuned, and Merry Christmas =)

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Here it is as promised. Enjoy, folks, and have a Merry Christmas =)


 

After a long development period, I am pleased to present to you the long awaited Long Island Rail Road & Metro-North Railroad Bombardier M7 EMU Pack V1.0 for OpenBVE (Initial release 12/24/14).

 

This train is highly detailed and advanced. Keep reading for full details.

 

The M7 electric multiple unit was built in the early 2000s for both of the MTA's commuter railroad agencies; the LIRR, and MNCR. This pack comes with both versions of the M7. Painstaking care has been taken to differentiate both models from each other, which goes far beyond just having different paint schemes; note the differing seating layout, cab signal aspect displays, third rail pickup shoe mounts on the trucks, and the presence of traction motor blower air scoops on the MNCR M7 which are not present on the LIRR M7.

 

In addition, hours of coding were put in to animating the 3D engineer's cab. Note that the cab's train status and diagnostic displays are semi-animated/semi-functional.

 

Finally, note the placement of the cab doors throughout the consist; the end cars will have their cab doors closed, while the middle cars have them open.

 

The cab signalling on version 1.0 is not yet functional, but as soon as a route is coded that can make use of the cab signalling system, a plugin will be drafted and this pack will be updated to version 2.0.

 

Version 2.0 will also include animated destination signage and a detailed lavatory.

 

This pack comes with two versions of the M7 physics set; an unlimited and a limited version. The unlimited version sports the full acceleration spec as delivered by Bombardier, while the limited version features slightly toned down acceleration in order to lower current draw from the third rail.

 

Credits list:

-Sounds: Fan Railer (Mike Kam)[general sound programmer] & William McMorris [high quality announcement chime, buzzer sound, & combined throttle/brake controller "click"]

-Engineer's Cab (3D): Manuel Alejandro Mejias Palacios

-Exterior model: Manuel Alejandro Mejias Palacios

-Physics: Fan Railer (Mike Kam)

-Project coordinator & BETA tester: Fan Railer (Mike Kam)

-Invaluable reference material (for physics): Gregory Grice

 

IMPORTANT: Please do not redistribute this train pack. This pack is only to be made available via sanctioned sites, ie, BVEstation & Fan Railer's Mediafire page.

 

Technical information:

 

Power system:  750 VDC Third Rail

Axles arrangement: Bo'Bo'

Service weight (empty): 126,808 lbs

Starting acceleration: 2.0 mph/s

Continuous acceleration (unlimited): 2.0 mph/s @ 35 mph ; 0.5345 mph/s @ 100 mph

Continuous acceleration (limited): 1.5 mph/s @ 47.5 mph ; 0.5345 mph/s @ 100 mph

Full service brake rate: 3.0 mph/s

Emergency brake rate: 3.355 mph/s

Rated power (per car): 1080 hp

Service speed: 80 mph

Maximum design speed: 100 mph

Gauge: 4 ft 8.5 in

Length between couplers: 85 ft 0 in

Vehicle Width: 10 ft 6 in

Rail to Roof Height: 12 ft 11.5 in

Distance Between Truck Centers: 59 ft 6 in

Truck Wheel Base: 8 ft 6 in

Wheel Diameter (New): 36 in

 

Essential Operating Tips:

For openBVE purposes, this train has 6 power points, one for each major cab signal limit. Each point will increase acceleration proportionally.

P1 - 15 mph (24 km/h)

P2 - 30 mph (32 km/h)

P3 - 45 mph (72 km/h)

P4 - 60 mph (96 km/h)

P5 - 80 mph (128 km/h)

P6 - 100 mph (160 km/h)

 

For openBVE purposes, this train has 6 service brake points.

B1 - B5 are dynamic brake only.

B6 begins to blend in friction brakes to achieve full service brake rate of 3.0 mph/s.

 

Thanks for downloading and enjoy, and also, have a happy holiday season =)

 


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