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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.comPLEASE 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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• Approach Control from Flashing Yellow implemented on 4 Aspect Signals.
• Approach Control from Yellow and Red implemented on 3 Aspect Signals.
• Controlled signals now default to Danger until a train is approaching.
• Semaphore Home Signals now defaults to Danger until a train is approaching.
• Semaphore Distant signals now no longer clear unless all Home signals up to the next Distant signal are clear.
• Added ability to set Scenario instructions as Timetabled. The player must then keep to the specified times in order to be successful.
• Added AWS Permanent Magnets for speed limit reduction warning signs on the Oxford-Paddington route.
• Added End of track signals for all buffers on Oxford-Paddington route.
• Added additional markers and portals onto default routes as requested by many Online Community members.
• Added more Standard Monitor resolutions.
• Added more Wide Screen Monitor resolutions.
• Added support for Dual Monitors.
• Added support for Matrox Triple Head to Go.
• Added progress bar graphic to route loading screen.
• Added the ability to continue using the camera mode selected when in pause mode.
• Added highlight on F1 Assignment Screen to indicate the currently active instruction.
IMPROVEMENTS
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• Added missing AWS and TPWS ramps on Oxford-Paddington route.
• Added generic loading screen for routes that do not define their own.
• Improved processing of blueprints to speed up route loading time.
• Improved F3 Drivers Guide Map to show more around the player train.
• Improved F3 Drivers Guide to automatically switch ends when direction of train changed.
• Improved F3 Drivers Guide Gradient view so that it automatically changes ends depending on direction of travel.
• Added flexibility of bi-directional movement on fast lines at Ealing Broadway to allow access to Old Oak Common.
• Added better signalling control at eastern end of Old Oak Common to allow trains to exit westwards from the location.
• Activated signals, platforms and directionality of track on the London Underground lines at Paddington and Ealing Broadway.
• Added bi-directionality on junction exiting Appleford Yard on Oxford-Paddington route.
• Added Timetable adhesion option to Pick Up Passenger and Stop At scenario instructions.
• Removed Timetable adhesion option from Consist Operations.
• Improved precipitation so that it visually reacts to how fast you are travelling.
• Stopped precipitation falling in train cabs.
• Added better rain drop texture.
• Improved weather pattern data to better reflect real world conditions.
• Reduced wind speed by factor of 10 to stop supersonic cloud effect.
• Improved Snow falling speed, density and wind influence.
• Added Rail Simulator version number to pre-launch option screen.
• Removed corn and vegetation from the track on Newcastle-York route.
• Fixed incorrect speed limits in Thorney Mill depot near West Drayton on Oxford-Paddington route.
• Improved directionality issues around Southall and Hayes & Harlington stations on Oxford-Paddington route.
RSDEVTOOLS
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• Package Manager now checks validity of files.
• Package Manager now prevents installation of corrupted data.
• Package Manager now prevents installation into corrupted files.
• Package Manager now allows already installed files to be over-written.
• Package Manager now has a version number to ensure it matches the core simulation software.
• Package Manager now reverts default files to their original state if an RPK overwrites them.
• Added shaders that were missing from the US release of Rail Simulator.
• Added missing luac.bat that was not included in US release of Rail Simulator.
FIXES
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• Fixed non-functional Dynamic Brakes on all locomotives.
• Fixed non-functional interlocking between throttle and dynamic brake controls.
• Fixed non-functional timetable adhesion option in scenario instructions.
• Fixed Coal and Water levels not showing in F5 HUD for Tank Engines.
• Fixed 'twitchy' track bug when laying continuous track sections.
• Fixed Area Marker names not appearing on some languages.
• Fixed road traffic spinning 360 degrees when crossing ribbon boundary.
• Fixed road traffic driving on the wrong side.
• Fixed platform characters appearing black when on a Shader setting below High.
• Fixed 3rd Party Content loading problem.
• Fixed Driver Guide Gradient Display to adjust direction if the train direction changed.
• Fixed non-functional timetable adhesion option in Scenario instructions.
• Fixed lost of focus if camera mode was switched to frequently.
• Fixed AWS warning going on in anything other than Expert Mode.
• Fixed broken signals on Oxfo-Padd / Newc-York / Bath-Temp route.
• Fixed the ability to drive away while still loading and not be failed for that instruction.
• Fixed crash when changing scenario details and pressing save.
• Fixed bug that stopped lofted objects being saved unless you did something else to force save.
• Fixed the breaking of ribbons if using Snap to Terrain on very undulating terrain.
• Fixed bug where the deletion of a scenario doesn't remove its folder.
• Fixed bug where the Drivers Guide map didn't change direction when you switched ends of the consist.
• Fixed bug where player train headlights were affected by directionality.
• Fixed crash on language selection screen.
• 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.comAny 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.
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LEGAL NOTICES
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