MSTS GE 44 ton Switcher Reskinning Kit This kit is simple to re-paint and will give you a handy locomotive for those switching activities around the yard. The eng file has the latest "front coupler" settings and REALISTIC brakes. It will NOT stop on a dime!!!!! ;-) 23/05/04 Dick Cowen richardjimc@aol.com ======================================================= VERSION 2.0 - NSWGR locomotive No 7920 added - in simple lined Tuscan livery. ======================================================= Retextured by Brian Bere-Streeter _ 1/7/05 Repainted by Brian Bere-Streeter to represent a NSWGR 79 Class Centre Cab locomotive No 7923 - in plain black livery. 7923 and 7920 were used exclusively in Sydney Yard and Eveleigh Carriage Works as coaching shunters, until sold in the early 1970's. SPECIAL NOTE: This model is NOT a true representation of the NSWGR Class 79. There are no direct equivalent locomotives currently available in the MSTS file libraries. This GE-44ton used as a base model, is the closest that I could find that is suitable for a reasonable attempt at modelling a Class 79. Because the new model is a repaint of an existing 3D model, the model included here has the following basic detail errors that were not fitted to NSWGR Class 79’s. Class 79’s did not have:- - the end pilots were completely different – 79’s had buffer beams, screw couplers and long buffers - There are a few other minor variations from NSWGR practise. If you are prepared to accept these differences, then you will be able to run the locomotive in MSTS with a REASONABLE attempt at authentic appearance. If you are not prepared to accept these differences, then do not download and install the model.You could wait until such time as someone creates an accurate model of a Class 79 (maybe never), or alternatively enjoy using this representational model while MSTS still has some life left in it!!! A light engine consist is included in the stock folder for each locomotive. ======================================================== Physics Files Modified by Don Martin _ 23/7/05 eng file modified by Don Martin to include most recent front coupler settings (based on the work of Joe Morris, available in the 3dTrains forums), FCalc2 friction figures, including adjustment for friction bearings, adjusting brake pressures to NSW standards, and various other small changes. The starting state also no longer has engine brakes applied, but does have the train brake in the "applied" position, in accord with convention. The headlight settings have also been reset so the dim setting (press H once) illuminates the area to both the front and rear of the loco. The full beam setting (press H again) puts a bright beam to the front only. Note about connecting to a vehicle using the engine's front coupler. The front coupler modifications work well if the vehicle that you are connecting to has also had its coupling statements modified. If it has not, there are various problems. Unless you connect your front coupler to an unmodified vehicle at EXACTLY 2 mph (better on the low side of the 2, ie close to 1, than to the high side) MSTS may crash if you are using version 1.1 (dated December 2001). If you are using the original version of MSTS (dated May, 2001) you will be able to connect at a wider range of speeds but the vehicles will not have the air pumped through to their brakes - if there are only a few light vehicles you will still be able to shunt them against their brakes, but this is not the case with a heavy consist. Note about uncoupling using the front coupler. Regardless of whether your vehicles have been modified or not, uncoupling from the front coupler requires extreme care. The aim is to pull away very very slowly. Otherwise, the vehicles will recouple instantly. Before using the F9 uncoupling tool, place the engine brake on, up to about 20% strength. Use F9, then place the engine, with reverser in reverse of course, into notch 1 (4% power) and gradually reduce the engine brake. When the brake reaches 12% or so, the engine will probably slowly ease away (it may need a little less in some situations) let it move well clear of the other vehicle before increasing the speed. Although this sounds cumbersome, it is easy to soon get the knack. =========================================================