Rail Simulator Upgrade Mk2 Release Notes August 2008
Copyright Rail Simulator Developments Limited
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About This Document:
Thank you for purchasing Rail Simulator.
This file contains details of fixes which are
included as part of Upgrade Mk2.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INTRODUCTION
II. UPDATES
III. KNOWN ISSUES
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I. INTRODUCTION
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The information contained in this document will describe the fixes and changes which are present within Rail
Simulator Upgrade Mk2. Content and Art fixes are not included and will be released at a later date via
www.railsimulator.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPGRADE MK1 MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL UPGRADE MK2.
If installed, the RSDevTools (February 08) Will be updated automatically during the installation of Upgrade Mk2.
If not installed, a new version of the RSDevTools (August 08) will be available for installation after Upgrade Mk2.
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II. UPDATES
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The following fixes and changes are contained within Rail Simulator Upgrade Mk2:
NEW FEATURES
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\u2022 Approach Control from Flashing Yellow implemented on 4 Aspect Signals.
\u2022 Approach Control from Yellow and Red implemented on 3 Aspect Signals.
\u2022 Controlled signals now default to Danger until a train is approaching.
\u2022 Semaphore Home Signals now defaults to Danger until a train is approaching.
\u2022 Semaphore Distant signals now no longer clear unless all Home signals up to the next Distant signal are clear.
\u2022 Added ability to set Scenario instructions as Timetabled. The player must then keep to the specified times in order to be successful.
\u2022 Added AWS Permanent Magnets for speed limit reduction warning signs on the Oxford-Paddington route.
\u2022 Added End of track signals for all buffers on Oxford-Paddington route.
\u2022 Added additional markers and portals onto default routes as requested by many Online Community members.
\u2022 Added more Standard Monitor resolutions.
\u2022 Added more Wide Screen Monitor resolutions.
\u2022 Added support for Dual Monitors.
\u2022 Added support for Matrox Triple Head to Go.
\u2022 Added progress bar graphic to route loading screen.
\u2022 Added the ability to continue using the camera mode selected when in pause mode.
\u2022 Added highlight on F1 Assignment Screen to indicate the currently active instruction.
IMPROVEMENTS
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\u2022 Added missing AWS and TPWS ramps on Oxford-Paddington route.
\u2022 Added generic loading screen for routes that do not define their own.
\u2022 Improved processing of blueprints to speed up route loading time.
\u2022 Improved F3 Drivers Guide Map to show more around the player train.
\u2022 Improved F3 Drivers Guide to automatically switch ends when direction of train changed.
\u2022 Improved F3 Drivers Guide Gradient view so that it automatically changes ends depending on direction of travel.
\u2022 Added flexibility of bi-directional movement on fast lines at Ealing Broadway to allow access to Old Oak Common.
\u2022 Added better signalling control at eastern end of Old Oak Common to allow trains to exit westwards from the location.
\u2022 Activated signals, platforms and directionality of track on the London Underground lines at Paddington and Ealing Broadway.
\u2022 Added bi-directionality on junction exiting Appleford Yard on Oxford-Paddington route.
\u2022 Added Timetable adhesion option to Pick Up Passenger and Stop At scenario instructions.
\u2022 Removed Timetable adhesion option from Consist Operations.
\u2022 Improved precipitation so that it visually reacts to how fast you are travelling.
\u2022 Stopped precipitation falling in train cabs.
\u2022 Added better rain drop texture.
\u2022 Improved weather pattern data to better reflect real world conditions.
\u2022 Reduced wind speed by factor of 10 to stop supersonic cloud effect.
\u2022 Improved Snow falling speed, density and wind influence.
\u2022 Added Rail Simulator version number to pre-launch option screen.
\u2022 Removed corn and vegetation from the track on Newcastle-York route.
\u2022 Fixed incorrect speed limits in Thorney Mill depot near West Drayton on Oxford-Paddington route.
\u2022 Improved directionality issues around Southall and Hayes & Harlington stations on Oxford-Paddington route.
RSDEVTOOLS
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\u2022 Package Manager now checks validity of files.
\u2022 Package Manager now prevents installation of corrupted data.
\u2022 Package Manager now prevents installation into corrupted files.
\u2022 Package Manager now allows already installed files to be over-written.
\u2022 Package Manager now has a version number to ensure it matches the core simulation software.
\u2022 Package Manager now reverts default files to their original state if an RPK overwrites them.
\u2022 Added shaders that were missing from the US release of Rail Simulator.
\u2022 Added missing luac.bat that was not included in US release of Rail Simulator.
FIXES
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\u2022 Fixed non-functional Dynamic Brakes on all locomotives.
\u2022 Fixed non-functional interlocking between throttle and dynamic brake controls.
\u2022 Fixed non-functional timetable adhesion option in scenario instructions.
\u2022 Fixed Coal and Water levels not showing in F5 HUD for Tank Engines.
\u2022 Fixed 'twitchy' track bug when laying continuous track sections.
\u2022 Fixed Area Marker names not appearing on some languages.
\u2022 Fixed road traffic spinning 360 degrees when crossing ribbon boundary.
\u2022 Fixed road traffic driving on the wrong side.
\u2022 Fixed platform characters appearing black when on a Shader setting below High.
\u2022 Fixed 3rd Party Content loading problem.
\u2022 Fixed Driver Guide Gradient Display to adjust direction if the train direction changed.
\u2022 Fixed non-functional timetable adhesion option in Scenario instructions.
\u2022 Fixed lost of focus if camera mode was switched to frequently.
\u2022 Fixed AWS warning going on in anything other than Expert Mode.
\u2022 Fixed broken signals on Oxfo-Padd / Newc-York / Bath-Temp route.
\u2022 Fixed the ability to drive away while still loading and not be failed for that instruction.
\u2022 Fixed crash when changing scenario details and pressing save.
\u2022 Fixed bug that stopped lofted objects being saved unless you did something else to force save.
\u2022 Fixed the breaking of ribbons if using Snap to Terrain on very undulating terrain.
\u2022 Fixed bug where the deletion of a scenario doesn't remove its folder.
\u2022 Fixed bug where the Drivers Guide map didn't change direction when you switched ends of the consist.
\u2022 Fixed bug where player train headlights were affected by directionality.
\u2022 Fixed crash on language selection screen.
\u2022 Fixed blue trace lines appearing on route loading screen.
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III. KNOWN ISSUES
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Saved Games are not compatible with Upgrade Mk2. This is due to the signalling and route updates provided. These will not be deleted, but instead renamed
so that you can copy them into pre-Mk2 installed copies of Rail Simulator if you wish.
There is a known issue with the Scenario - All Messed Up - that comes with the Class 08 Shunter Addon. A fix is provided for free on www.railsimulator.com
Any Rail Simulator Addon purchased BEFORE the August 2008 may not be compatible if installation is attempted after applying Upgrade Mk2. We therefore
recommend that if you have to carry out a re-installation of Rail Simulator, you apply Upgrade Mk1, THEN install your Addons, and finally install Upgrade Mk2.
This particularly applies to the Newcastle-York Addon from RSDL and Just Trains.
15 april 2008