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This image will be used as a template for the track and table dimensions in Trainz, convert it to 2048 by 2048 (maximum image size) and save as a tga file.

For the scanned image, I can then work out the overall dimensions of the image in pixels, then convert to metres. Divide the pixels by that width to give so many pixels per metre. Work out the scale of the drawing, knowing a particular dimension on the drawing, a table width in metres for instance, calculate in Paint Shop how many pixels of the drawing match that width. While I had made changes to the layout since drawing the plan, it was a good start, and can be used as a template. I had already drawn up a plan on graph paper long ago, so scanned it int0 the computer. Of course a little latitude is allowed, and even necessary to overcome the limitations of Trainz (portals and cliff angles). I use Paint Shop Pro for making textures, sometimes Photoshop (easier for alpha channels), and 3dsMax for meshes.Ĭhoose a scale for Trainz to use, say HO which is 3.5mm track gauge, or 1/87 of real life.ĭraw a track plan that will fit the available space, or like mine, convert an existing layout into a plan, so that you can get the dimensions correct in Trainz. I made a decision to make as many model for myself for this project, and generally I have prefixed their names with MRZ (for Model Railroadz) so they are grouped in the Trainz menus and easy to find. For a successful project you should be able to make your own model to suit, using Max, gmax or Blender, otherwise you will be limited to what is available from others.

TRAINZ PRO ROUTES WEBSITE HOW TO

I assume you have a basic concept of how to use Trainz, and the various tools and Menus. This page will show the progress and discuss the issues that arise and hopefully get solved, and give some idea on how to go about this project. I have been intrigued by this concept, and have again restarted constructing my model layout in Trainz, the Gesim Valley Railroad. The posts on the forum show a number of very believable model railroad rooms and layouts – the Model Railroadz concept is explained here:

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You can use any model available from the Download Station in your layout, only the features for the room itself have to be constructed to the larger size, 87 times for HO scale. Nevertheless, some Trainz users have embarked on what they call Model Railroadz, choosing a model scale, say HO, them making assets 87 times larger to be used to construct a train room, these include walls, doors, ceilings floors, and other items. In recent editions of the simulator, Trainz has introduced a 5 metre grid, but the tunnel limitations remain.

the dighole created at the tunnel portals, and the fact that the tunnel entrance can be only be aligned at 90 or 45 degrees to the grid are severe limitations.Īt the time, I lost interest in overcoming the “challenges”.

the 10 metre grid made it very difficult to create steep cliffs, especially where adjacent tracks were on different elevations.

there were no fixed radius curves available, though most models would use transitions for the curves anyway – it is not difficult to make the flexitrack conform to a curved shape, and transitions are automatic.

By its nature, a model railroad is limited in the available space and is usually quite crowded with track and uses sharply curved track. While I believe Trainz can be useful in planning a model railroad, in converting my track layout to Trainz, there were some limitations in doing a correctly scaled layout: