Medway Valley Line Discussion Thread

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

  1. foggy#2817

    foggy#2817 Well-Known Member

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    This is exactly why I skipped all the other March stuff for now, so I could buy and play this one :)
     
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  2. CK95

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    So without any CL or the RHTT pack, the only freight runs are 4 light loco runs (2 between Tonbridge & Hoo, 2 between Tonbridge & Gravesend [guessing 1 of each in both directions]). There was also no static stock (at least at Hoo yard).

    It seems the in game layer menu isn’t accurate, as both misc freight & static freight show as only being SEHS layers, yet removing both RHTT & CL packs remove any freight runs & also static wagons (again at least at Hoo).

    I did also remove the WCMLS HKA pack, so not sure if that’s a hidden dependency too.
     
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  3. Fawx

    Fawx Well-Known Member

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    Yeah the UI unfortunately often gets the DLC requirements wrong.
     
  4. lexie

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    Thank for checking! I almost never drive freight trains, but like it for AI traffic and static stock, so a minor downside not having freight.
     
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  5. CK95

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    Yeah I’d have not thought it to be an issue aslong as the static wagons are there, but Hoo is a pretty big yard to have empty. The CL packs are definitely worth it though (well maybe all except nuclear), especially for the AI side of things - on this route you even get some rare double headed 66 runs.
     
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  6. JetWash

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    If you play UK stuff the Cargoline packs really add a lot to the scene are are totally worth getting
     
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  7. lexie

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    Main reasons I never bought those packs are the blurry textures on console and I'm almost never drive freight. I was looking to buy at least one of those packs for GWE remaster, but I have already blurry textures when the WCML layer is enabled. So I hope DTG is gonna fix this very soon on all routes, you guys proved you can make a good performing route without blurry textures.
     
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  8. operator#7940

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    I just couldn't pass on Liberec- Stara Paka and Stamford, although Stamford has been more hit or miss for me. It's still a well made route, but just not as fun for me. LSP hit the spot. That whole rural, diesel single track vibe. Medway seems kinda rural too, but not as many freight options and I wanna get my money's worth out of Liberec and Stamford first.
     
  9. polarstar

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    Xbox Series X…plays like a dream, (no stutters/blurries !) it’s a work of art as much as a DLC, the level of attention to detail is above & beyond. The river craft even have Navigation Lights !!! Thank you. 289d72fa-20c0-4201-89c5-488705d071fa.jpeg IMG_0389.jpeg
     
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  10. JetWash

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    We’re a bit baffled as to why, but it would appear that not all the layers are showing up for people even though they have them installed.

    We believe that somehow a non-UK DLC is causing a conflict, particularly with the Scotsman. I have all my DLC installed and everything shows for me, but I don’t have all the latest German and US content. I believe therefore it must be a route published since TSW6 launched.

    If you have all the requisite content for the layers installed and they are not showing up for you like this;

    Screenshot (521).png

    ...could you please let us know which post TSW6 DLC you have installed? What on earth is causing this we don't know, but we think this is the cause and would like to rectify it as soon as is possible.

    Thanks
     
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  11. foggy#2817

    foggy#2817 Well-Known Member

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    I really had to sit on my hands with the Czech Route :). But I'll get it soon enough.
     
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  12. foggy#2817

    foggy#2817 Well-Known Member

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    I have this view. 19/19 layers and a service count of 501. I only have the UK post TSW6 stuff installed. PS5.
     
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  13. polarstar

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    …thanks Jet Wash, you & your colleagues have taken the game to another level, I have to declare that I have NO interest whatsoever in Southern EMU’s as I grew up in the Steam Age ! but I could (& am !) playing this all day ! Happy to support your work as it should be rewarded. Hell, if you’re next DLC was ‘Thomas & Friends go to Mercury’ I’d buy it !
     
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  14. paulossj4

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    Gostaria de parabenizar a Firefly por nos proporcionar este fantástico percurso, que certamente elevou o nível de detalhe nunca antes visto em TSW.

    A atenção dada a cada detalhe, o banheiro no Electrostar, os sons dos trens, o ambiente — tudo isso faz você querer esperar o trem em alguma plataforma só para deixar o tempo passar e se sentir imerso no lugar.

    É uma rota que merece todo o crédito possível aos seus desenvolvedores. E que isso sirva de lição para a comunidade, para que pare de criticar injustamente terceiros desnecessariamente, tratando-os com respeito e dignidade, pois sem eles certamente não teríamos variedade e novos recursos no TSW.
     
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  15. dr1980

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    Where would one find the manual for this route? I want to ensure I’m using the GSM-R properly.
     
  16. jesper2805

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    It’s strange, but I do want to point out that I’ve only seen this happen in games that have mods installed, and not in stock game add‑ons. So I would definitely take a good look at which platform this is happening on. Have you actually received reports from console players? If so, and if it concerns PlayStation, could it be related to the limit on the number of DLCs that can be installed and the hard cap they have?
     
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