TrainSim Screenshots [Large Images]

[Malakhit]

Couple of images from over the last year or so. All images use my own reshade preset, AP Skies/Tracks, and a variety of different DLC addons.

 

[Jacob Didcote]

Couple of images from over the last year or so. All images use my own reshade preset, AP Skies/Tracks, and a variety of different DLC addons.
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They are brilliant! Would be cool if presets could be downloaded. Makes the game look incredible!

 

[Malakhit]

They are brilliant! Would be cool if presets could be downloaded. Makes the game look incredible!

Sure thing, I've attached my presets below. I typically play with the non-DoF one, and use the DoF ones for screenshots. I've set up Ctrl+PgUp/PgDn as hotkeys to switch between presets, so I typically just enter the external camera, hide the UI if it's visible, and pause the game, before setting up my shot.

 

[_toommm_]

Sure thing, I've attached my presets below. I typically play with the non-DoF one, and use the DoF ones for screenshots. I've set up Ctrl+PgUp/PgDn as hotkeys to switch between presets, so I typically just enter the external camera, hide the UI if it's visible, and pause the game, before setting up my shot.

When you say you use shaders, do you mean in-game, or you apply the shaders post-screenshot? If so, what shader pack do you use in-game, as I'm assuming it's not Railworks Enhancer?

 

[Malakhit]

When you say you use shaders, do you mean in-game, or you apply the shaders post-screenshot? If so, what shader pack do you use in-game, as I'm assuming it's not Railworks Enhancer?

In game. I'm using Reshade, which is what Railworks Enhancer is based on, but for free instead.

 

[_toommm_]

In game. I'm using Reshade, which is what Railworks Enhancer is based on, but for free instead.

In game. I'm using Reshade, which is what Railworks Enhancer is based on, but for free instead.

I'll have to have a look at that. I've struggled getting the sky to look good on some routes with RWE Pro as you'll see from the below screenshot of mine. The clouds and sky looks horrific in the latter screenshots:

4M68 Southampton F.L.T. to Garston F.L.T. set in 2016, driving from just outside Stafford to the entry point of Garston F.L.T. on the WCML Midlands and Northwest:

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[Malakhit]

I'll have to have a look at that. I've struggled getting the sky to look good on some routes with RWE Pro as you'll see from the below screenshot of mine. The clouds and sky looks horrific in the latter screenshots:

The Armstrong Powerhouse sky and weather pack is a great way to fix that - it's what I'm using.

 

[_toommm_]

The Armstrong Powerhouse sky and weather pack is a great way to fix that - it's what I'm using.

I've had that for a while - it was one of my first purchases on AP in my catalogue that encompasses most of their site. I just don't know why RWE does that sky to certain routes.

 

[EWS 58038]

Just to let you know... It works rather well.

Under SteamOS I can have 30fps with pretty high settings. Of course it remains TrainSim so when you reach Clapham Junction with 10 AI trains added the framerate drops to 20 ish, but it is still playable.
I encountered several issues that I was able to iron out over time and by re-installing the whole thing time and time again. But that is fine if you keep learning about the Stemdeck and get better results every time.

The Londo-Brighton route didn't give me any issues but London-Peterborough wouldn't load at all as the system couldn't handle the .ap file structure. This was solved by increasing the decks SwapFile from 1 to 16GB and Vram from 1 to 4GB. (tutorial

).
It now loads the route fine.

Portable train simming guys.... I have the sim running on a 256GB CF card on my 256GB Deck, but you can easily get away with the 64GB Steamdeck and getting the same results. A new SSD is much cheaper to install afterwards then getting the more expansive option from Valve.

 

[_toommm_]

Just to let you know... It works rather well.

Under SteamOS I can have 30fps with pretty high settings. Of course it remains TrainSim so when you reach Clapham Junction with 10 AI trains added the framerate drops to 20 ish, but it is still playable.
I encountered several issues that I was able to iron out over time and by re-installing the whole thing time and time again. But that is fine if you keep learning about the Stemdeck and get better results every time.

The Londo-Brighton route didn't give me any issues but London-Peterborough wouldn't load at all as the system couldn't handle the .ap file structure. This was solved by increasing the decks SwapFile from 1 to 16GB and Vram from 1 to 4GB. (tutorial

).
It now loads the route fine.

Portable train simming guys.... I have the sim running on a 256GB CF card on my 256GB Deck, but you can easily get away with the 64GB Steamdeck and getting the same results. A new SSD is much cheaper to install afterwards then getting the more expansive option from Valve.

I’m guessing you’re limited to non-AP products as most of AP’s stuff says it won’t work with a controller?

 

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[Silver Cobra]

Here are a series of images of a run with LNER 801201 between Newcastle and York. This is part of a series of scenarios I'm making based on LNER's once-per-day service from Glasgow Central to Kings Cross (1E06).

 

[Malakhit]

I picked up Railworks Enhancer Pro, adjusted my Reshade preset to fit with the new effects, and spent some time applying the AP Weather Pack skies to all of my routes. I'm pretty pleased with the results!

 

[_toommm_]

I picked up Railworks Enhancer Pro, adjusted my Reshade preset to fit with the new effects, and spent some time applying the AP Weather Pack skies to all of my routes. I'm pretty pleased with the results!


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Would you be able to share your RWEnhancer preset please? I love the way this looks!

 

[Malakhit]

Would you be able to share your RWEnhancer preset please? I love the way this looks!

Sure - it's pretty close to the default, but with a few minor tweaks.

 

[_toommm_]

Sure - it's pretty close to the default, but with a few minor tweaks.

Very kind - thank you!

 

[Jacob Didcote]

A few screenies of a recent drive. Only an AP scenario but at least it was something to do!

More South Wales thrash!

 

[_toommm_]

A few screenies of a recent drive. Only an AP scenario but at least it was something to do!

More South Wales thrash!

Love those screenshots with the 67 in - they look amazing!

 

[Malakhit]

 

[XAM2175]

Here are a series of images of a run with LNER 801201 between Newcastle and York. This is part of a series of scenarios I'm making based on LNER's once-per-day service from Glasgow Central to Kings Cross (1E06).

Looks very nice!

I picked up Railworks Enhancer Pro, adjusted my Reshade preset to fit with the new effects, and spent some time applying the AP Weather Pack skies to all of my routes. I'm pretty pleased with the results!

Oh wow, these are in incredible. What are the US routes?

 

[Malakhit]

Oh wow, these are in incredible. What are the US routes?

From memory... the CSX one is B&O Mountain Subdivision: Cumberland - Grafton, and the Santa Fe/Burlington Northern one is the Montana Hi-Line route.

 

[Jacob Didcote]

Some Tamper Drives!

 

[XAM2175]

From memory... the CSX one is B&O Mountain Subdivision: Cumberland - Grafton, and the Santa Fe/Burlington Northern one is the Montana Hi-Line route.

Cheers. Are those the included locomotives or aftermarket?

 

[Malakhit]

Cheers. Are those the included locomotives or aftermarket?

So, for the CSX stuff...
Base loco: https://store.steampowered.com/app/222611/Train_Simulator_BNSF_ES44DC_Loco_AddOn/
Reskin: https://store.steampowered.com/app/256576/CSX_ES44AC_Addon_Livery/
Enhancement pack: https://www.store.searchlight-simulations.com/ge-gevo-12-enhancement-pack
Wagons: Jointed Rail CSX 4750 Hoppers - don't think this is available at current, might be coming out in the upcoming Freight Pack 03.

For the Santa FE/Burlington Northern stuff...
Base loco (Santa Fe): https://store.steampowered.com/app/208356/Train_Simulator_BNSF_Dash_9_Loco_AddOn/
Reskin: https://www.trainsimcommunity.com/m...omotives/i2942-bnsf-ex-atsf-c44-9ws-weathered
Enhancement pack: https://www.store.searchlight-simulations.com/ge-7fdl16-enhancement-pack
Base loco (BN): https://www.store.searchlight-simulations.com/jrsd40-bnsf
Wagons: Think they're from https://airbournestudios4.wixsite.com/abstudios-rw/freight-car-pack-1

 

[Jacob Didcote]

Taking the 158 for a spin. ASYNCKeys is fun! The hour run from SWA-CDF took a whole 15-20 mins!

 

[43055]

Some 387 action on the GWML

 

[Jacob Didcote]

Little teaser of the route building!

Not perfect but gives the sense of depth and realism. The before and after of the triangle located next to Cardiff Canton. The triangle is from Radyr Branch Junction, Penarth South Curve Junction and Penarth Curve North Junction. A complete revamp of the unrealistic DTG take on the route.

 

[XAM2175]

Little teaser of the route building!

Ooh, it looks very flash.

 

[AlistairCowell]

21 years ago, we had Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS)...

...and now here we are with Train Simulator Classic (formally RailWorks)
and Train Sim World (shown here). 21 Years and Still Driving!

 

[Jacob Didcote]

A few drives from the last couple days