I decided to try Trainz (now that 2019 is out) and I think it is useful to keep track of my progress, so I will do it here.
Gamepad
I prefer to drive my train with a gamepad. I found a little free software called AntiMicro which allowed me to map my Xbox gamepad to relevant Trainz keys. It was easy and I recommend it.
Graphics
My computer is a NUC Hades Canyon. It has an Intel Core i7 CPU, AMD Radeon RX Vega M GPU, 16GB or RAM and 512GB SSD. This computer can not at all play Trainz 2019 in “Ultra”, instead I have to tune down the performance settings quite much. I have found (and I may change opinion when I have experimented more) that I want to run Trainz in full resolution (1920×1080) and I think the lowest anti aliasing (2x) makes most sense. I allow myself to use “Clutter + Turf FX” and High details. Different routes are supposed to be demanding on the GPU.
Cornish Mainline and Branches
A trip to Falmouth: Completed with 2 stars.
Freight Delivery: This session is tricky and I started a thread on the Trainz forum. I dont think the 2MT is capable of pulling 23 wagons all the way, I got completely stuck after 7 miles in a 2%+ grade. I modified the session and used a 4200 tank locomotive instead but I got two new problems: 1) AI trains going in the other direction all stand still, 2) When I have finally arrived the session never ends (or continues). Perhaps I broke something when I modified it.
Helston freight run: Completed with 5 stars.
Helston passenger run: Completed with 4 stars.
Mainline passenger service: Completed with 1 star (!), on time, gorgeous!
St Ives passenger run: Completed with 5 stars.
ECML Edinburgh – Dundee
09-10 Dundee – Kings Cross: Completed with 5 starts (but can’t drive in realistic CAB mode)
Sebino Lake
Maintenance Service: Completed with 5 stars (in DCC, can’t get the train rolling in Cab mode)
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