Digital Rails

File: KOGhoppers/ReadThis.txt

KO&G 2 bay hopper 3-pak by Frank Burns
KOG textures(c) 2008 by Frank Burns
The excellent original model by Michael Stovall
Available only through the MOPHOUSE-MLT Downloads forum library.
Frank Burns and Ken Plaza, Owners. 4-24-08
These cars are NOT to be uploaded ANYWHERE ELSE!
Please don't re-distribute them! Thanks, Frank

Mike's original README is below:

MSTS Norfolk & Western HL Class 2-Bay Hopper
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Original Model and Textures by Michael (Mykel) Stovall - mjs2101
Copyright Mykel 2003

Firstly, I wish to thank all the individuals who have shared their knowledge with the community
at Train-Sim.com, and have made model building easier and more understandable!

These models and skins are distributed as is, as freeware for personal, non-commercial use!

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Installation:

1. Unzip the contents of this file to your Trainset folder in your Train Simulator
Directory, usually:
(Drive:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\Trains\Trainset)
3. A folder named: "N&W Hop2B" will be created in this directory. Note that this set and
N&W H-7 set of hoppers will be loaded into the same folder and hopefully without
any problems.
2. Use the Activity Editor, Conbuilder or Similar Program to create a consist and enjoy!

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Model Information:

This is my first set of models created using 3D-Canvas. These were built using diagrams and
pictures of the HL class hopper of Norfolk and Western Railway. Road numbers in this set are based
on photos of the actual cars found at various sites on the web and in various books to ensure as
correct a prototypical look as possible. The cars have the latest physics and coupler values as
of May 2003, and a poly count right under 2000 for the empty and loaded cars.

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Legal Stuff:

Use of this model is at your own risk.

These models may not be distributed in any type of payware product without prior written consent
from the author.

Repaints are permitted as long as you include the original readme file and give proper credit.
If you have time and think about it, I would ask that you please send me a small note about your
reskins prior to release. This is NOT necessary, simply I would be interested in knowing about it.
My e-mail address is below.

I have included a picture, Hop 2-Bay N&W HL.jpg, that will help you with repainting so that you
know where the actual edges are from texturing. At the lower part of the picture on the left side,
you will find the ribs, these go from left to right and are marked with colors to show where on
the side of the car the ribs are located. Beside the 7 ribs are 4 like rectangles with a smaller
rectangle in the middle. The small rectangle is for the inside of the peak ends, the other 4
(going clockwise) are for 1)grabirons, 2)frame and underside, 3)coupler and 4)supports. The next
item before the end, is for the ribs/supports in the middle of each end of the car.

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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please e-mail me at:
freiheit1396@hotmail.com

or you may also contact me at Train-Sim.com, my screen name is:
mjs2101

Thank you for downloading these models! I hope you will enjoy them!
Have a Good Day!