HI All, I have just uploaded the most recent update to the Stour Valley line to http://dolanbaker.ie/ This update includes all the station buildings with improved texturing, improved track embankments and nearby scenery, all signalling and many near scenery items. The update has concentrated on the Marks Tey - Shelford section of the route, the Long Melford- Bury St Edmunds & Colne valley sections are next, finally the Saffron Walden branch.
Looks great, I really like the way you've carefully crafted the cuttings and embankments - even added a grass loft to them as well? Makes a big difference to routes.
Thanks for the kind comments, I have made a special effort to try to make the route as realistic looking as possible especially given the terrain in the area with many short cuttings and embankments, which just don't look right if you use the TSC terrain tools. As you could imagine, it took a long time and several rebuilds as I changed the lofts until I found one that I could live with.
Hi All I am pleased to announce the next release of the Stour & Colne Valley routes v0.5, this update now includes stations along the Colne Valley section Between Haverhill and Chappel and Wakes Colne along with the route between Long Melford and Bury St Edmunds. Many Thanks go to Sam Beamon of British Locomotive studios for beta testing and for doing a youtube review of the route. Stour & Colne Valley Railway, work in progress but early release v0.5 (uploaded 20th September2023) can be downloaded from www.dolanbaker.ie
I have just uploaded the latest version of the GER Stour Valley Railway to http://www.dolanbaker.ie/ this update has the scenery and signalling added to the Bartlow Audley End section including Saffron Walden station, Here are a few screenshots of progress to date. The route is still a WIP as there is a lot more scenery to be added, but this is now the extent of the track layout that will be included.
Cab view of the Stour Valley Line Bartlow Audley End Branch. Still work in Progress but this is the latest update to the route. The simulation is based on the summer of 1960, just before the major closures in the early 1960s, This line was closed in 1965. The route is available for download at www.dolanbaker.ie (Latest version is V0.6). Further updates will be uploaded in early 2024.
A few more screenshots of more progress on the route. Station lamps, signals and more scenery updates.
HI All, I have just uploaded the most recent update to the Stour Valley line to http://dolanbaker.ie/ This update includes extensive replacement of near scenery, mainly using trees from the AP foliage pack improving the driving experience, Many of the signals have been updated and signalling improved to resolve some issues. Lamps and signs have also been updated.
Latest update to the route progress, Over the past few months, I have been improving the station assets and adding in custom buildings. Here are a few shots of Halstead Station and the approach from Chappel.
Latest video uploads for the Stour Valley line https://youtu.be/DJtNGqoRMgw https://youtu.be/yA8qjQvb_u8 https://youtu.be/ge9RzHImUNI https://youtu.be/l7rdEbmUtWA
Thanks Jamie, A lot done but still a lot to do before I consider the route "done", it will probably never get finished as there will always be something to add. It will just look finished!
