Which engines would you like to see more of?

[Altoona+BeachCreek]

Hi all, I've been looking around the forums, specifically TM, and have noticed a trend starting. It seems a lot of people want more specific locomotives for parts of the world wich are lacking in that area. I agree, and depending on how many slots are left, I think we should still add some engines with sentimental value, like the K4, a Cab Forward, or NYC Dreyfuss. Go ahead and vote on what you think.

[arop]

I think that it could be wonderful if somone is able to create a tank engine for minor jobs on secondary lines. It could be a 2-6-2 tank engine, somewhat like the German class 64, avaiable 1920-50. Another wish is an 0-8-0 European freight engine with a 6 wheel tender, slow but powerful and avaiable between approx. 1880 and 1912

[Altoona+BeachCreek]

I'm glad to see the feedback. I, too, would like some good Scandinavian engines for this game. Our Swedish friend here sure sounds like he has a great map planned!

[Altoona+BeachCreek]

Playing Age of Steam V got me thinking: Should we plan for more futuristic steam locos? I wonder if I could do anything about this...

Did I ever mention to you guys that I have ADD?

[El Moichi]

It could be a 2-6-2 tank engine, somewhat like the German class 64, avaiable 1920-50.

As I am from Germany, the class 64 is my favourite steam engine. However, the snowplow shown here was quite unusual:



The class 86 has been a similar (but more stronger) and also common used 2-8-2 tank engine:

[Altoona+BeachCreek]

Wow... those would be nice! I wish this game did have more tank engines. I think Arop tried to split the Fairlies in half to make an 0-6-0, but it was too difficult. Maybe Ned can do it, he can do almost anything!

[nedfumpkin]

Making a tank engine wouldn't necessarily be all that difficult in comparison to any other rolling stock. They are still a lot of work. I'll probably be getting back to engine making towards September. I'll see what I do then. PS...snow plows cost extra. :)

[Altoona+BeachCreek]

Sounds great. Speaking of extra cost though, I was really surprised when I found that nearly all UGC for Trainz costs actual money! Your work is great Ned, as well as everyone else who's contributed, and thanks to all for not charging.

[arop]

I did not try to split the Fairle into a 0-6-0 tank engine. I only suggested someone to try. I do not even have the skills to change lco files. I'll keep to the 1.06 mapmaking. But still I have a burning wish, that someone could create a tank engine for the minor jobs on short lines. I also wish, that Ned's "cowboy engines" were avaiable for version 1.05 and 1.06

[Altoona+BeachCreek]

Neds 19th Century engines work on 1.06 for me. I put them in just likwe any other add on, you just have to go on a sort of scavenger hunt to find them!

[nedfumpkin]

The cowboy engines aren't finished completely...there is still some tweaking to be done.

[Altoona+BeachCreek]

The "Cowboys" have a really classic feel to them, and the 2-8-0 Mk. II could easily become the missing link between the slow Shay and the mid-30's Mallets. You what one engine I want to see in game that noone has mentioned yet? Englands 5AT 4-6-0 being designed for "excursion" service!

[arop]

There is a lot to do, dealing with existing steam locos missing vital moving parts (connecting rods etc.). Example: the Prairie 2-6-2, the 0-6-0 DX Goods, the Black 5 and some others in the loco pack I miss, but never include in my mapmaking, simply because the are too ugly. Other engines have their numbers laterly reversed on one side (example the wonderful NYC 4-6-4 J1a Hudson and some others). All in all I think there is a need for a revised locopack, or even a rrt version 1.07 with all the new stuff (rolling stock, buildings and a few new industries) included. I wish I could help, but I think I'm doing best building maps