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Rail Sim Routes UK - Projects and Downloads
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From this page you can view information about Rail
Sim Routes UK projects, download add-ons, view help resources, and read
about various initiatives this site is site has helped to bring about.
Currently available is the Birmingham Cross-City South
route, running from Redditch to Birmingham's busy New Street station; along with
The old Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
route for BVE 2.6, which is still available. You can also view information about
routes which are currently in development, such as the
Watford Junction to Rugby route.
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Rail Sim Routes UK - Routes for BVE
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Current Route Projects for BVE |
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Birmingham Cross-City South v1.3
Compatible with
BVE v2.6 and v4.2
[Not all features in the BVE 4 compatible routes are available
to BVE 2 users. Partial openBVE compatibility] |
Updated to version 1.31, Cross-City South is fully BVE v4 compatible, and upgraded
with new features such as full support for working AWS and TPWS, improved signalling
with randomisation, authentic track and updated flange sounds, and new Autumn 2004
and Spring 2005 routes. The route now features a new
photo-realistic catenary system including full 3D masts, headspans and gantries
- modelled features include switching overlaps, anchor spans, section insulators,
and return conductor system including booster transformers. The route now uses BVE
v4's new directional lighting capabilities
to recreate a more immersive dawn and dusk environment,
and also uses the capabilities of the .X object format to create new
illuminated objects such as lamp posts, station lights, headlights and signal aspects.
Other features include realistic 323 wheel slip effects, photo-realistic skies,
and the Barnt Green anti-flange squeal sprinkler system. Version 1.31 provides improved
support for openBVE v0.6, and the lifting of copyright restrictions on many (but
not all) files.
The new BVE v4 class 323 EMU developed by Steve Green,
Simon Gathercole and
myself brings a host of new features to the Cross-City - new fully authentic
Cross-City flange sounds optimised for BVE v4,
fully simulated AWS and TPWS,
DRA, working windscreen wipers, pantograph up/down button,
working guards buzzer and headlight selector
switches.
Status:
[Available now] |
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Birmingham Cross-City North v1.0
Planned compatibility with
BVE v2.6, BVE v4.2 and openBVE v1.0
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The Northern section of the Cross-City Line from Birmingham
New Street to Lichfield Trent Valley. Another highly detailed and accurate
route, developed in CSV format. The route will be available in Dawn, Daytime Summer/Winter,
Dusk and Night variations. The route will build on the success of the Cross-City
South and offer more detailed landscapes, catenary and railway infrastructure.
Status:
[In development (not to be finished until Watford Jn to Rugby is completed)] |
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Watford Junction to Rugby
Planned compatibility with
BVE v2.6, BVE v4.2 and openBVE v1.0 |
A new route from Milton Keynes to Rugby (via Weedon
), incorporating the former Watford Junction to Milton Keynes version 2
(WJ-MKC v2) project. The Watford Junction to Milton Keynes section is a complete
re-write of the original, effectively re-written almost from scratch. The entire
Watford Junction to Rugby route is written in CSV format and will include full BVE
signalling as per the Cross-City South, upgraded signalling objects and equipment,
new photorealistic track, smooth curves with transitions and visibly canted track,
detailed custom built pointwork, enhanced scenery with grass and vegetation, completely
realistic catenary (orignal as built 1960's Mk1 design, and modern UK1 design) complete
with return conductors, autotransformer related cables and multiple overlap configurations,
and also Dawn and Night runs.
Status:
[In development] |
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Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
v1.1
Compatible with
BVE v2.6 only |
The first Rail Sim Routes UK project - a detailed RW format route optimised for
BVE v2, offering a realistic representation of this busy section of the
West Coast Main Line. A Class 87, Class 310 and Class 321 can be used to
drive the route, and both present day and 1980's versions are offered, together
with a choice of Summer or Winter conditions. This route will be replaced by Watford
Junction to Rugby when it's finished.
Status:
[Available now]
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Rail Sim Routes UK - Miscellaneous Resources
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Downloads for BVE Developers |
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BVE Object Collection |
The Rail Sim Routes UK BVE Object Collection
is a collection of my own objects which are more flexible than those used within
my routes, which can be re-used without asking for permission. The only requirment
will be that you credit me if you use them.
[Under construction] |
Miscellaneous BVE Files |
A new section of the website, to accomodate other miscellaneous BVE files and downloads.
You can find BVE ready sound samples which can be used in your routes. They are
free for use in your own routes, provided the original authors are credited for
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Rail Sim Routes UK - Information, Help and Advice
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Information, Help and Advice for BVE |
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BVE Help and Information |
If you're new to the world of BVE, then you may need assistance and advice on downloading,
installing and configuring BVE on your computer. An easy to follow guide can be
found on these pages, with screenshots to guide through the steps required to get
BVE running, along with instructions on installing the routes available here at
Rail Sim Routes UK. |
BVE Developer Guidelines - Click for more
details |
A revised set of guidelines, to advise new BVE developers on the issues connected
with releasing BVE add-ons to the public, whether they be copyrighted freeware,
open source, etc. The guidelines explain these issues, and also offer advice on
the issues surrounding the re-use of copyrighted material and why it is important
respect the wishes of BVE developers when using their work. |
Rail Sim Routes UK Driver's Guide |
The Rail Sim Routes UK Driver's Guide is a
new resource to help beginners and new BVE users learn the basics about driving
the trains used by the routes developed here at Rail Sim Routes UK, as well as learn
about lineside signs and railway procedures.
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![BVE Track Sound Standard [BVETSS] Compliant - Click for more details](bvetss/bvetss_main.jpg)
BVE Track Sound Standard [BVETSS] |
Homepage of the widely supported standard pioneered by
Rail Sim Routes UK and
Train Sim Central. This is a BVE standard for defining track running sounds,
allowing main line routes and trains to be experienced as their designers intended,
regardless of the route and train combination being run. The BVETSS is an initiative
to improve the quality of the BVE experience.
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