in terms of performance, it apparently doesn't matter if the services are drivable or AI. Once they are there, they take up the same amount of memory either way.
We've had 2 UK remasters and a German one recently. Time for a US remaster of Harlem ( with a northern extension ) and/or a remaster of NYT with perhaps a Philly extension and inclusion of the freight component that was dropped from he current route dlc.
I thought it was based on how many different trains are loading? So the BML has the 387 and 377 (I believe) and the 465 / 375 around Victoria. So the route is mostly loading just two types of train. If that was then the 171/7, 171/8, 313, 700/1 and then all the 377 variants it would end up quadrupling the memory usage?
I really would love to see a TVL remaster. It’s such a great route and would be even better if brought up to latest standards.
Always seemed odd to me that the NTP 47 wasn't ported over to Tees Valley, but imagine the variety now if it was remastered. Ok there's still no Intercity era HST to represent ECML services, but you could have 47s and Mark III to represent that, 101s and 142s, maybe even the 150/2 (Though I don't think they were accurate to the area at the time.), JT 20s, remastered 31s, 47s. Maybe even a 56 or 58 etc etc. Whitby services as AI as well. There's so much that could be done with it now.
This sort of thing? (I must get around to releasing the scenarios to go with the paths mod). Lots more images HERE
I would say a remaster of BML is inevitable and more so given what has been said on recent livestreams with Matt. What I think needs a remaster is the Bakerloo Line with WCML traffic since its fairly dead in that capacity. Given this DLC came out like a million years ago with TSW 2, it is starting to show its age visually. Maybe even a boost in the timetable given how stagnated services currently are.
I'm in this camp ^ I really want to see BML remastered and the recent Southern fleet fully represented, but I'd rather save the 455/456 and London Bridge for a South London Network route (exactly as suggested above with the full LBG <> BKJ and VIC <> WCY as well as the loop, with Southeastern, TL and LO trackage included too where appropriate). Then maybe have another SN 377 variant (possibly the /6 or /7) or GX 442 to fund the BML remaster. Once all that is sorted, have the 73 as a standalone DLC that layers onto these, MVL and SEHS job done!
it’s not in the best state, but tbh you’ll be waiting a while. dtg has higher priority routes and remasters
Oh yeah baby like yesterday! It’s been proven beyond doubt that a full 700 TT can be put on here without any problems to pc players by removing the SE on divert services. Now the scenery and lighting need a big upgrade as in the very good ECW. They can do a reduced TT for console players. I hope we get 12 car 700’s too like in the excellent mod.
That's a red herring as a modder put a full 700 TT on there and just removed the SE services on divert. Runs a dream on my laptop, one of the smoothest routes in the game. It definitely needs new lighting and some enhanced vegetation, best not go too mad though.
I think practically that would have to come as train dlc AFTER a remaster was done, not as part of any remaster. We only get new stock if they are ringers for another train like the 350 for the 360 on GWE remaster.
Would absolutely love to see a BML remaster - still my favourite ever route! However, while I'd still be happy with having exactly the same route remastered, if there were any extensions, then it would most definitely have to connect with Lewes now (especially considering the ECW remaster). That would be an extra 9 miles and two additional stations: Plumpton and Cooksbridge. Furthermore, I'd also finally like to see Hove included considering how close to Brighton, plus more services with the 313 is always a great thing.
Surely Hove plus other Station on their would open up, unsure with regards London Road (Brighton) also on this route, considering East Coastway has been done. Arun Valley line shouldn't be included even though Class 700s use this route for continuation of the services. (Horsham / Arun Valley line - Three Bridges - Littlehampton) North Downs line as far as Reigate maybe should stay too. Unsure on extentions of branches. Except say West Croydon from Norwood Junction. Got to be a line somewhere, such an heavy station is Victoria with Southeastern, Clapham Junction witn South Western, Overground etc Maybe 1 day full London Bridge to Victoria will come about. Plus a Redhill to Tonbridge may be another future route to combine further networking. Between Brighton Mainline, East Coastway, North Downs Line, West Coastway. But a much in theory. Besides backdating if the suggestor decides.
This would be enough for me. Do a lighting remaster and add the 700. Would make it one of the best routes in the game.
