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NEW: South Lancashire and North Cheshire BR Blue Period
Phase 6 – Atherton Line between Manchester Victoria and Wigan
By Nick Hudson, Andy Freeman & Steve Price
Uploaded 29th June 2024
As previous downloaders of this route will know, Nick sadly passed away at the end of 2020 and I had decided to complete the scenery on all sections for which Nick had completed the track and associated infrastructure. As Nick was so far ahead of me with the track and infrastructure, by the time I was ready to start on Phase 6, he was helping on other route projects which meant that the Phase 6 track and infrastructure was in a fairly “rough and ready” state so I very grateful to Steve for jumping in and working on track and infrastructure – this has not been a small task and has required, in places, wholesale relaying of track and replacement of signals, but much of Nick’s work remains and this Phase is dedicated to his memory.
Andy
Andy
DLC required:
keithmross\WCML2-WCMLoverShap
DTG\NorthWalesCoastal
RSC\LiverpoolManchester
RSC\UKLEDsignals01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSC\APStation (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSDL\Foliage01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
UKTS Scenery Freeware packs required
Blocks-Lofts-Bridges#1 v1.0.9
Clutter#1 v1.0.6
Commercial#1 v1.0.3
Foliage#1 v1.0.3
Housing#1 v1.1.1
Industrial#1 v1.0.3
Railway_Buildings#1 v1.0.4
keithmross\WCML2-WCMLoverShap
DTG\NorthWalesCoastal
RSC\LiverpoolManchester
RSC\UKLEDsignals01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSC\APStation (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSDL\Foliage01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
UKTS Scenery Freeware packs required
Blocks-Lofts-Bridges#1 v1.0.9
Clutter#1 v1.0.6
Commercial#1 v1.0.3
Foliage#1 v1.0.3
Housing#1 v1.1.1
Industrial#1 v1.0.3
Railway_Buildings#1 v1.0.4
Note: The Legacy version of North Wales Coast - BR Blue Period is now a requirement to run this route
Installation: Method 1
(unofficial method)
This is the complete version of South Lancashire and North Cheshire BR Blue Period containing the whole route, manuals for for versions 4,5,& 6, all assets, and a separate download for the scenarios
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The Complete Route, Assets & Manuals The Scenarios
I put this complete package together to help newer users download the route and assets easily by putting together all the many asset packs and patches from the previous versions. I also found that the original download for the scenario pack was a massive 488MB because it contained the route files as well. This version of the Scenario Pack is just the scenarios and is 18MB.
Use the Utilities.exe Package Manager (found in the Railworks folder) to install the two .rwp files into the game. This makes it easier to uninstall at any time - and ensures it is all installed to the correct place
You use this method of installation at your own risk - regards, Wotawally
Use the Utilities.exe Package Manager (found in the Railworks folder) to install the two .rwp files into the game. This makes it easier to uninstall at any time - and ensures it is all installed to the correct place
You use this method of installation at your own risk - regards, Wotawally
IMPORTANT: Once you have downloaded and installed this Route, Manuals and Asset Pack (which include a number of Reskins), the model blueprint files (which need to be present on the recipient’s computer) have to be copied and pasted into the relevant folders – a batch file to do this automatically is included, it is a simple operation. Double-click on the: SLANC_reskins_v4_1.bat file, found in your Railworks\Assets folder. SLANC_reskins_v3_0.bat shouldn't be necessary, but can be used as well if you like.
Use of the AP Track Enhancement Pack: See bottom of the page
Installation: Method 2
(official method)
If you have already downloaded and installed Phases 4 and 5 of the route, and have run the associated batch file when you installed, you only need to download and install the route, assets and scenarios for Phase 6. If you are new to the route please first install Phase 4, run the batch file which will appear in your Assets folder, and then download and install Phase 5, and then download and install Phase 6. (The batch file for Phase 4 will copy some model blueprint files from host folders that were used in that phase of the route…..if this has not been run then many assets will be missing ).
I would recommend downloading and reading the Manual, it is not long.
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Instructions for installing patches:
Extract the folders from the downloaded .zip.
Copy the "Assets" folder to your Train Simulator installation folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Railworks), choose to replace files when prompted.
Copy the "Scenarios" and "Scenery" folders to the following subfolder within your Train Simulator installation: Content -> Routes -> 5594cc47-57f5-4237-a0a1-7a003e6a693c, choose to replace files when prompted
Extract the folders from the downloaded .zip.
Copy the "Assets" folder to your Train Simulator installation folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Railworks), choose to replace files when prompted.
Copy the "Scenarios" and "Scenery" folders to the following subfolder within your Train Simulator installation: Content -> Routes -> 5594cc47-57f5-4237-a0a1-7a003e6a693c, choose to replace files when prompted
South Lancashire and North Cheshire - BR Blue Period
Phase 5 – Warrington & Runcorn to Crewe
By Andy Freeman & Nick Hudson
Nick sadly passed away suddenly at the end of 2020. Nick created all of the track and signalling infrastructure, custom road traffic and reskinned several assets for the route – he was always far ahead of me with the track and had already completed the track through to Crewe ( along with sections between Manchester and Wigan, Frodsham to Hooton and the Northwich area ). I have decided to complete the scenery on all sections for which Nick had completed the track and associated infrastructure.
I dedicate this section of the route to Nick, we never met in person but I regarded him as a friend.
Andy
I dedicate this section of the route to Nick, we never met in person but I regarded him as a friend.
Andy
If you are new to the route please first install Phase 4.2, run the batch file which will appear in your Assets folder, and then download and install Phase 5.
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The Route |
The Assets |
The Manual
The Manual
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Fixes for faulty Scenarios:
1: Thanks to Stephen (sbowness) for reporting an issue with one of the scenarios which we previously provided with the latest version of the route : [SP]2K73 0632 Liverpool Lime Street - Crewe - the scenario has been fixed (thanks Steve) and is available for download here. 2: Richard realised that one of his scenarios on Slancs no longer works due to an earlier portal change (Rik) 5M12 Perth to Red Bank empties(DT 40) - The scenario has been fixed and the new version available for download here. |
Rik's Scenarios: A couple of people reported not having the "dirty" HAA wagon required for "(Rik) 5M12 Perth to Red Bank empties(DT 40)" and "(Rik) 12.23 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street extra AI (DT 40)" scenarios. He has redone the scenarios without using the "dirty" HAA wagons and they can be downloaded HERE
If you know where the "dirty HAA" comes from please contact me via the "Contacts Page"
South Lancashire and North Cheshire - BR Blue Period V4.2
By Andy Freeman & Nick Hudson
Because of the size of the route you will be taken to Google Drive to download the .rwp files which contains the
Route, Assets, Manual and Scenario Pack. This is all packed into one .zip file
Route, Assets, Manual and Scenario Pack. This is all packed into one .zip file
You need to install the two files - Assets and Route
This Network is a continuation and enlargement of our previously published route Liverpool to Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly - BR Blue Period. Details for that are included in another manual, which can be downloaded from: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17AogtOWtSh1ODoWpfIeKl4kXsH-9wrWP/view?usp=sharing
South Lancashire and North Cheshire were at the forefront, and remained at the heart, of the railway revolution, initially because of the vast amount of industry based there, but also because of the vital link between the south and the north of the country (primarily London to Glasgow and Edinburgh). We aim to recreate this in the time period of 1975 to 1985. Because there were significant changes to the infrastructure during this era, some parts of the network will have a much tighter time frame (which could be different to other parts). The major part of the network will be based on several lines linking the two major cities of the North West Liverpool and Manchester. The River Mersey, and then the Manchester Ship Canal (MSC) were the first links, and then came the various railway lines. We will also build the West Coast Main Line between the two railway centres of Crewe and Preston, and then link these two to Liverpool and Manchester. Another rail centre is Chester, as it has an important junction of lines. This will be connected to the other major cities in the network. Throughout the build, many of the industrial plants (and the power stations needed to generate the energy required to operate them) will be modelled.
The network will be released in stages, usually after a phase has been completed.
Images of the progress of the build can be found at our Flickr site
SLANC Phase 3: https://www.flickr.com/photos/113166928@N08/albums/72157687450245161
Quick Drive scenarios from Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly, Wigan North Western, Chester station and goods yard, Preston station and goods yards, Warrington Bank Quay and goods yards, Garston goods yard, and Wilderspool loop are included. A large number of other scenarios are included with the route, and further ones are available from http://www.wotawallysbits.co.uk/liv-man-br-blue-route
As well as the passenger stations, goods yards and carriage sidings, there are a number of facilities for loading/unloading freight. These include coal mines, power stations, minerals terminals, container facilities, plus non-working timber, oil, chemical and tar terminals.
Assets
DLC required
keithmross\WCML2-WCMLoverShap
Kuju\RailSimulator
DTG\NorthWalesCoastal
RSC\LiverpoolManchester
RSC\UKLEDsignals01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSC\APStation (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSDL\Foliage01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
UKTS Scenery Freeware packs required
Blocks-Lofts-Bridges#1 v1.0.9
Clutter#1 v1.0.6
Commercial#1 v1.0.3
Foliage#1 v1.0.3
Housing#1 v1.1.1
Industrial#1 v1.0.3
Railway_Buildings#1 v1.0.4
For those who do not have these items already installed, they are available, free of charge, from http://www.uktrainsim.com/FreewarePacks/, or http://www.trainsimdev.com/forum/downloads.php?cat=22
UKTS Freeware required
File ID: 21628; LNWR Signalbox Kit V1 by Chaddock Engineering
Also included are PreLoad files which enable the stock from the following to be used as AI and statics in the Quick Drives (you can still choose whatever stock you have as the Player Consist).
DT\DT_class40; DTG\BRBluePack01; DTG\Class_45Pack01; DTG\Class24Pack01; JustTrains\Class20; Keithmross/WCML2; Kuju\RailSimulator; MichaelWhiteley\Class 50; RailRight\Class40Blue; RSC/BritishRailClass101; RSC/Class31Pack01; RSC/Class86Pack
PLEASE READ THE READ-ME for instructions on how to install, don't worry, it is simple.
Several other sets of assets have been used within the route, the developers of these have given us permission to bundle these in the download package and will be automatically installed when you install the Asset Pack.
To re-emphasise - Once you have downloaded and installed this Route, Manuals and Asset Pack (which include a number of Reskins), the model blueprint files (which need to be present on the recipient’s computer) have to be copied and pasted into the relevant folders – a batch file to do this automatically is included, it is a simple operation, and a Readme is included.
This Network is a continuation and enlargement of our previously published route Liverpool to Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly - BR Blue Period. Details for that are included in another manual, which can be downloaded from: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17AogtOWtSh1ODoWpfIeKl4kXsH-9wrWP/view?usp=sharing
South Lancashire and North Cheshire were at the forefront, and remained at the heart, of the railway revolution, initially because of the vast amount of industry based there, but also because of the vital link between the south and the north of the country (primarily London to Glasgow and Edinburgh). We aim to recreate this in the time period of 1975 to 1985. Because there were significant changes to the infrastructure during this era, some parts of the network will have a much tighter time frame (which could be different to other parts). The major part of the network will be based on several lines linking the two major cities of the North West Liverpool and Manchester. The River Mersey, and then the Manchester Ship Canal (MSC) were the first links, and then came the various railway lines. We will also build the West Coast Main Line between the two railway centres of Crewe and Preston, and then link these two to Liverpool and Manchester. Another rail centre is Chester, as it has an important junction of lines. This will be connected to the other major cities in the network. Throughout the build, many of the industrial plants (and the power stations needed to generate the energy required to operate them) will be modelled.
The network will be released in stages, usually after a phase has been completed.
Images of the progress of the build can be found at our Flickr site
SLANC Phase 3: https://www.flickr.com/photos/113166928@N08/albums/72157687450245161
Quick Drive scenarios from Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly, Wigan North Western, Chester station and goods yard, Preston station and goods yards, Warrington Bank Quay and goods yards, Garston goods yard, and Wilderspool loop are included. A large number of other scenarios are included with the route, and further ones are available from http://www.wotawallysbits.co.uk/liv-man-br-blue-route
As well as the passenger stations, goods yards and carriage sidings, there are a number of facilities for loading/unloading freight. These include coal mines, power stations, minerals terminals, container facilities, plus non-working timber, oil, chemical and tar terminals.
Assets
DLC required
keithmross\WCML2-WCMLoverShap
Kuju\RailSimulator
DTG\NorthWalesCoastal
RSC\LiverpoolManchester
RSC\UKLEDsignals01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSC\APStation (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
RSDL\Foliage01 (included with most DTG/RSC routes)
UKTS Scenery Freeware packs required
Blocks-Lofts-Bridges#1 v1.0.9
Clutter#1 v1.0.6
Commercial#1 v1.0.3
Foliage#1 v1.0.3
Housing#1 v1.1.1
Industrial#1 v1.0.3
Railway_Buildings#1 v1.0.4
For those who do not have these items already installed, they are available, free of charge, from http://www.uktrainsim.com/FreewarePacks/, or http://www.trainsimdev.com/forum/downloads.php?cat=22
UKTS Freeware required
File ID: 21628; LNWR Signalbox Kit V1 by Chaddock Engineering
Also included are PreLoad files which enable the stock from the following to be used as AI and statics in the Quick Drives (you can still choose whatever stock you have as the Player Consist).
DT\DT_class40; DTG\BRBluePack01; DTG\Class_45Pack01; DTG\Class24Pack01; JustTrains\Class20; Keithmross/WCML2; Kuju\RailSimulator; MichaelWhiteley\Class 50; RailRight\Class40Blue; RSC/BritishRailClass101; RSC/Class31Pack01; RSC/Class86Pack
PLEASE READ THE READ-ME for instructions on how to install, don't worry, it is simple.
Several other sets of assets have been used within the route, the developers of these have given us permission to bundle these in the download package and will be automatically installed when you install the Asset Pack.
To re-emphasise - Once you have downloaded and installed this Route, Manuals and Asset Pack (which include a number of Reskins), the model blueprint files (which need to be present on the recipient’s computer) have to be copied and pasted into the relevant folders – a batch file to do this automatically is included, it is a simple operation, and a Readme is included.
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Use of the AP Track Enhancement Pack
As the route has been created from the original RSC - LiverpoolManchester it is possible to use the Enhancement Pack from Armstrong Powerhouse to change the sleeper profile and ballast. More detail on this is included in the Manual. There is an additional Asset pack for those who use the AP-TE ONLY |