OpenBVE Milestone: The Amtrak (GE) Genesis Is Released

[Fan Railer 1,502]

I was VERY happy when I was notified that this had been released. You can download it here (http://www.mediafire...ye8o4obq906bz2e) The next and probably final update will see the addition of the unique compressor sound that is so commonly associated with the Genesis Series. Keep in mind that this file only includes the exterior files and some basic operational files. In order for the train to be fully functional, a lot of personal file manipulation is needed. If you wish to receive a copy of the processed file from me, shoot a pm my way. Enjoy

Edited September 10, 2012 by Harry

[Fan Railer 1,502]

Managed to update the K5LA and compressor relatively quickly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh3SBXYEnVo

[Fan Railer 1,502]

Read the youtube description:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_c_OAQQAwI

[Fan Railer 1,502]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj3TLceU1cg

[Brighton Express 567]

GREAT WORK!!!

[trainfan22 1,754]

Wow, BVE has came a long way, there now making Amtrak Locomotives lol.

 

The train looks really nice, great job!

[Fan Railer 1,502]

UPDATE: To make it easier on you, here is a Genesis pack from me. It is modified to use the railjet cars which are easier on lower spec'd processors an graphics cards. All the sound files are in place, as well as the panel and the locomotive placement. This makes the pair of trains easily editable in terms of shortening (trust me, you won't be lengthening 3 loco + 18 car trains). As a note for people with lower cpu specs, the shorter you make trains, the more fps you will get out of the game.

Enjoy: http://www.mediafire...3z9f04r3s37j55h

Edited September 12, 2012 by Fan Railer

[Wob 4]

Looks like a revised version of the Genesis has been uploaded

with a pushme-pullme consist and alternating ditch lights on the locomotive like the real thing!

 

Go to http://www.mediafire.com/openbve

Scroll the list and download ZIP file "OpenBVE Train 1991_xBBx~DLoc_A1.435~0021.03_GExx~Pxxx_AMTK..."

 

Here are videos showing the alternating lights

[Fan Railer 1,502]

I actually prefer the original object file without the alternating ditches. The are only supposed to be alternating when leaving a station, going through a yard, or a crossing.

[Wob 4]

I actually prefer the original object file without the alternating ditches. The are only supposed to be alternating when leaving a station, going through a yard, or a crossing.

 

 

Not sure how that would be done, considering the limitations of the standard openBVE animation variables.

Maybe with custom plugin variables and route beacons.

 

Real Amtrak ditch lights alternate when the horn is activated.

That's all done via the industrial PLC software in the onboard computers. I wish openBVE had such logic available.

I prefer the alternating ditch lights, it adds interest to the exterior, but they should only alternate with the horn.

 

I think you could do a quick mod and choose the headlights you want by editing the Ex???.Animated files.

There are several headlight objects that are in that big "appliance" folder with each train.

along with a ton of objects that don't have anything to do with this Genesis train.

Edited September 23, 2012 by Wob

[Fan Railer 1,502]

Update: I have completed a preliminary version of the P32AC-DM and have posted the download link to in the preview video on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fm62MLSLIk

I will also be experimenting with a P42AC (with no HEP load) design, which is likely to be released later today. Enjoy, and I appreciate feedback.

Edited December 23, 2012 by Fan Railer

[Fan Railer 1,502]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIFmX3yQieY

[Wob 4]

Above links are broken!

Try this webpage for the Genesis loco and passenger cars

 

http://obts.wikia.com/wiki/UnitedStates