Medway Valley Line Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'TSW General Discussion' started by Mikey_9835, Dec 8, 2025.

  1. VGK

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    Thanks I’ll give it a try, hope I get the same results you did!
     
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  2. Strat-tastic

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  3. Double Yellow

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    Has the audio been fixed on the PS5?

    I just did a run in the 465 and the traction/engine sounds are non existent when facing the camera forward with both windows open. When I turn the camera and face the either side of the cab windows I can hear the traction/engine perfectly. I should be hearing sounds coming from my L or R speakers when facing forward, but I don’t.
     
  4. WaveyDavey

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    Hope you get it sorted.

    In my case I was also having the issues with the 595.xx drivers causing screen flickering in game as well as TSW crashing when running Medway...... All issues have been sorted including the screen flickering issue.
     
  5. JetWash

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    The 465 is nothing to do with us but then it never had an issue in the first place. The problem was with the 375 and the way the PS5 seemed to either build, or deal with, the more complex audio setup in the train. If you are having problems with the 465 it suggests an issue with your console maybe?
     
  6. Double Yellow

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    It’s definitely not an issue with the console. Only other explanation could be my audio set up whether in the PS5 options or TV.
    I’m going to try 2.1 sound instead of 5.1 tonight. Something funky is going on though as when I recorded a game clip on the PS5 the audio was fine when I played it back, but in-game the engine sounds were non existent only until I looked at the cab windows. Very strange.

    Edit: 2.1 sound was the fix. I won’t play TSW in 5.1 surround sound anymore.
     
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  7. aroused by trains

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    Yeahhh
     
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  8. dal#7945

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    Somewhere on thread they said the freight jobs are doubled because they are underpowered in game. But ive just done an aggregate run on wcml south. And it was single unit and it handled it just fine. So what's the difference. Thanks.
     
  9. JetWash

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    Proper train length and weight, gradient etc
     
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    Also it's only underpowered if it's wet (rain/snow), it can't get the grip.
     
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  11. Jude Peters

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    Will we ever see improvements/more functionality on the 375s TMS screen? Would be really nice feature and increase immersion and realism :)
     
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  12. JetWash

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    Never say never but unlikely to be honest. It wouldn’t add anything to the gameplay and doesn’t justify the dev time really.

    There is plenty in the forthcoming patch to get your teeth into however, hopefully that will be with you all before too much longer
     
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  13. lsuk1

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    Working 5L92 which is an empty stock move between gravesend and strood on the 465 spawns in with passengers. When the unit is not in service.
     
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  14. Jude Peters

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    Great to hear!
     
  15. SprattyHeath

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    That's a core bug unfortunately, nothing to do with us.
     
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    What do you mean by plenty to get your teeth into im intrigued now.
     
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  17. thebigcheese

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    Refreshment trolley with edible sandwiches confirmed!! You heard it here first :D
     
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  18. JetWash

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    All in good time (and by good time, I mean hopefully this month) :)
     
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  19. jamster47

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    Evening all. Just finished a night time run from Strood to Maidstone West. Continue to love this route and it looks amazing at night.
    Is it just me though or are the signals not as red as they should be? The greens and yellows are clear from yards away but the red seems more washed out to me. Don't know if its my eyes, my screen or a thing?
     
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  20. Crosstie

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    Actually I find this to be the case on some routes across the game in general.

    I often have to check the HUD to make sure I'm looking at a red rather than a yellow. It's especially an issue when approaching a signal at a distance.

    I'm sure there's a mod for this.
     
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  21. dal#7945

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    Can you say if you adding anymore chapters to the journey mode.
     
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  22. JetWash

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    That’s entirely dependent on DTG at the minute. I sure hope so.
     
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  23. SierraOscar95

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    I've been doing a few Networker runs in the 465/9... I've previously mentioned this, but I think it's worth mentioning again, I love how I feel I got 3 units for the price of one. MVL has really given life on a end to end route for the 465/9... I was always looking for the rarer summer services to drive the Dartford to Faversham runs on SEHS to stretch the 465s legs, but having it on MVL has really given it a good end to end run a bit of old life in the girl. I believe the MVL is roughly the same mileage as Charing Cross to Sevenoaks (a route dominated by the BREL/ABB variants in real life), so having a similar length run gives you a taste of a 465 on a full end to end service not just a partial one that doesn't fulfil your Networker needs (if there's such a thing!) which I sometimes get with SEHS.

    Also really appreciating the updates SEHS rolling stock has gotten, which has breathed life into the 465/9, 375/9, and the 395s and brought them up to current standards.
     
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  24. jamster47

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    JetWash
    Hi. Is there anything you guys are able to to do re the red signals being so washed out? I appreciate it may be a core issue.
    I note the aviation lights on top of a chimney, are bright red so I don’t think it’s my screen or eyes.
     
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  25. JetWash

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    Already tweaked slightly for the patch, but the signals and the lights on the chimney were/are virtually identical colours. The mesh/material is different but the colour is the same
     
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