I think that Tsw2 should be able to have multiple time periods to select from, for example tracks and assets changes depending on what year it is such as 60s. Locos also could change the liveries. I know it sounds silly on paper, but would like to see this. Benefits of this are Less time wasted building routes Less time wasted producing new loco and stock
If I may ask, how does this waste less time in building routes and rolling stock? All these different era's need assets of their own which would take up a lot more time to actually model and create. Also, routes change incredibly fast, sometimes some minor details, like a few junctions that are added or removed, and sometimes whole new stretches of track, not to mention the scenery and the stations themselves. Doing that correctly is not as simple as just creating a few older buildings next to the tracks and adding or removing electrification. Not to mention that this would use a lot more disk space as it would require a lot more assets to be made. I don't want to be too negative though as I do like the idea in terms of gameplay and variety. But I don't think it would in any way make it any easier and faster for DTG to create new content.
As cyrill.kroonstuiver says, the route changes over time. For example would you like to have, say, London Kings Cross to Peterborough and you had Modern Trains on a Steam Line? It's really quite impractical in the games overall aim of immersion.
I agree that it is a good idea, and I like it actually, although I may have come off a little harsh initially, which wasn't my intention and I'd like to apologize for that. The thing is though that it's quite difficult thing to do right even though it would seem like an easy task initially. I'd love to see them do it, but if they do, they should do it right, and go all the way recreating the route in the time they set it in which would almost be like making a new route. The idea is nice though, if well implemented crodgersz what would be a route you'd like to see this proposed feature most on? Perhaps you could make a route suggestion of an existing route you think would do very well in a different era, like in the 60's as you used for the example, and what old rolling stock would drive there?
Apology accepted. One of the routes I know would work is Tees Valley Line. Darlington has not. Changed much and the station concourse remains much the same. Darlingtons trackwork, turntable are in situ. Thornaby yard the layout is much the same with its motive power depot and turntable. Saltburn had a runaround loop with platform in the 60s. Also an engine shed and turning facilities. The British Rail Class 101 DMU had many schemes, BR green, also one white with blue stripe l, then the BR Blue. The class 37 or similar locos could run-around at Saltburn instead of reversing into a siding as in current Tees Valley.
