And why? I'm not going to put a poll up, I'm more interested in what people like about the various shunters in TSW. The reason I ask is that I've been playing Peninsular Corridor the past couple of days and the MP15DC is great fun.
The ones I like the most are MP15DC and BR 363. Unfortunately the Caltrain switcher sounds are broken in their preserved version, so I'm currently sticking with the 363. It's a shunter made with love.
I edited my original post just after you posted. I hadn't noticed the broken sounds on the MP15DC, but I do play with the volume on low. Either way, it's a great shunter, sorry switcher.
The MP15DC and 363 have the best service mode, and are very well done. The 204 looks really nice, but physics and a less than exciting service mode means that it is underwhelming. I don't enjoy the 08. Nothing to do with how good or bad it is, it just isn't a loco for me personally.
For me it‘s clearly the Br 363 for one very subjective and one operational reason. It‘s adorable. I mean, look at it - with it‘s side rods and overall tiny dimensions... The hydraulic transmission. I just love the hydraulic transmission and how controllable the 363 is because of that. It feels like I‘m a lot more in control compared to the usual diesel electric shunters.
I just looked on Google images, and there were some really nice liveries, the white with red trim looks good, and the deep red/burgundy with gold looks pretty nice too. Come on DTG, give us some livery packs.
I enjoy all the switchers I've driven so far, the363, MP15 and the 08. They're all a little different, quirky in their own way and full of personality. I also liked the SW1000R from NEC, a sad loss.
Personally I like the Class 08 Gronk, from my days on British Railways in the 1970's. Plus like the sound they make
I like the 08 Journey chapter name in Diesel Legends - Put a Gronk On It, which I'd guess is a little easter egg referring to a record by Blackout Crew from 2008 called Put A Donk On It.
DB BR 3633 is my favorite, just how good it is and how unique the controls are makes a real difference in gameplay. The route itself is also one of the best German routes in my opinion.
Was doing some shunting today, taking some carriages to Redbank. Their is a red ground signal, that won't let go pass. Any ideas on what I need to do get to green?
It's not really a switcher but I really like working yards in a single or a pair of GP38s. No reason, it's just pretty fun.
