Thames Valley Branches - Q & A

So the 165 included is the 2 car variation, but will we ever see the 3 car 165/1 make an appearance? I know they don't run on most of the branches but for me personally, feels off to be missing some units due to this

 

Can we drive services from Paddington if we have the GWR remaster?

 

No completey separate route.

 

What will be the playable and AI layers for this route?

 

Will the Class 165 layer onto appropriate services on the GWE remaster?

Have their been any audio updates or alterations to the Class 165? (Audio from the 166 is still very good for its time and doesn't really need updating. But I was wondering if any specific 165 recordings had been made. Thats if there is any difference in the engines. All I know is that some sub class variants of the 165 are limited to 75mph vs the 166s 90mph speed limit).

 

How long did the route take

 

Still, the Windsor Railway Bridge still look nothing like the real one and is a generic asset at the moment. Any plans to do a remodel in the future or this is already getting a facelift? This is literally the only complaint that I have with this route...

 

Will the timetable line up with GWE,?

 

will there be three separate timetables for the three branch lines, making it easier to keep track of your progress?

 

Not really relevant to gameplay, and I can see if this goes unanswered, but just out of gamedev curiosity I'd love to know this. Usually the routes are one, long, interconnected route. Since these are three, separate parts, are they technically three, tiny routes existing as separate entities, or are they actually existing as a part of one 3d space somewhere, only set aside a considerable distance? I imagine the first option would increase engine bugdets for various things, but I am not sure it's possible. Thanks!

 

There are 3 seperate lines:
Marlow Maidenhead: 22min 5-9
Henly Twyford 12min 1-4
Slough Windsor 6min 10-11

 

will the marlow services be split into 2 parts?

 

Was the handbrake wheel that is missing in the class 166 added to the class 165?

 

I meant to make the route ha

 

This is a late question for DTG after watching some of the stream on delay. It’s about the route hopping markers that are becoming very prevalent and are very prominent on some stations, like in this route. Are we ever going to get the option to hide them? It’s been nearly two years of asking and I’m getting fed up of seeing them spoiling the look of a growing number of well made stations. Can we make sure the next iteration of TSW has this option? All other in-game markers can be hidden so this should be no exception.

 

Oh sorry.... hehehe I have try to my best for you! You're question was a bit confusing then

 

The answer was: They basically sit on different tiles in the world. They load separately so you are effectively only loading a small area when you are playing. This has partially allowed additional scenery density to be achieved within sensible limits.