Ts21 - Big Boy!

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  1. DTG Jamie

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    Took a while to get through QnA didn't it? But I'm highly anticipating this release, as well as the new patches for the other Smokebox locos in the pipeline.
     
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    Seeing this developed from a single driving wheel 2 years ago to this work of art was a similar feeling to following the updates on 4014's restoration itself. I cannot wait to give this a go for the first time!
     
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    Wonder How the word Soon Is gonna take...Congrats all round to Mike Rennie for This>>>The Big Boy(AKA Smokebox...)
     
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    I had a feeling you'd be here Buynot!!
     
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    I can't wait!
     
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    I don't think any of us can my friend. :D
     
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    I have Sherman Hill. I might have to get this. The Big Boys are just amazing, not to mention massive.
     
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    Not one for me, I’m not really a fan of American stuff, but I watched the Stream last night and was so impressed. The quality and detail in this are stunning.
     
  12. Michael Newbury

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    That is because Smokebox puts a lot time and attention into what he developes, as it was noted on the stream it took him 2 years to make this.
     
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    You can tell a lot of time and care was put into it. I was completely blown away by it. Didn’t realise TS2021 was capable of such things.
     
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    Anyone knows when this beauty will be released? Can not wait to get my grubby hands on it.
     
  15. NEC Railfan

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    If not today, next week.
     
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    They said there will be another stream featuring it, so my guess is next Thursday. But that’s a pure guess based on it not being this week and releases normally being Thursdays.
     
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    ^^ There have been releases on Fridays as well
     
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    Probably next week
     
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    Wow! Amazing stuff.
     
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    Big boy 4 life \o/
     
  21. JustWentSouth

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    Wow! My best TS experiences have been with Smokebox locos. I will be back on TS for this.

    And, a beautiful whistle that is reproduced perfectly. Sweet!
     
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    You need to get Wasatch Grade for the 4 included scenarios.
     
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    Maybe by TSW10 we will get to a massive steam locomotive as well.But 1st we just have to get a steam locomotive.
     
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    I don't even want to think about what the technical page will be like after this release.With dtg record of problem plagued releases the bigboy could be a technical nightmare.
     
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  26. NEC Railfan

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    It's not made by DTG, but by Smokebox, who is one of the best steam locomotive developers on the market.
     
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    One of, if not THE best alongside BMG.
     

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