Digital Rails

File: SLSF_GP7_Pk1/Readme.txt
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3DTRAINS BETA LOCOMOTIVE INSTALLATION & FILE NOTES
EMD GP9 v1.1 for Microsoft® Train Simulator
File Date: 10.09.01
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INTRODUCTION

Welcome, and thank you for downloading the 3DTrains GP9 Demo. This locomotive has been a
long time coming, as our recent focus was on a fund raiser for families of LTV Steel.

As with all our products the same quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in our
commercial models can be found in the GP9 Demo. An excellent addition to your personal MSTS
locomotive collection.

We hope you enjoy your new locomotive!

Cheers!
Marc J. Nelson - 3DTrains
http://www.3dtrains.com
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NOTES ON SKINS

Not included are the needed templates for painting your new GP9. The templates are available
as a seperate download from the following address:

	http://www.3dtrains.com/downloads/utilities.shtml

This was so we could reduce the initial size of the download, as not everyone wants to paint
a Geep (and why not?!). The optional templates include a series of JPG files illustrating
where things should go on the skins. If you're unsure about something, please drop us a
note.

One final note on skins...Although we had previously asked that no 's' files be distributed
with your new skins, we're lifting this restriction to better ease the installations for end
users. This also benefits you, since now you shouldn't have to deal with tech issues for
your files.

Included template files are detailed as follows:

GP9:

 - GP9a.bmp - Locomotive Details
 - GP9b.bmp - Locomotive Main Image
 - GP9c.tga - Chain
 - GP9d.bmp - Diamond PLate
 - GP9n.bmp - Number Boards
 - GP9w.tga - Wheels
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INSTALLATION

The GP9Setup.exe (inside the GP9_Demo_v11.zip) should have placed all the files into their
proper directories. As with anything else however, something may not go as smoothly as
promised. If you're having trouble getting the GP9 to run or even show up in the sim, below
is a basic rundown of the installed files:

Microsoft Train Simulator (Main Directory)
    |
    |_Trains (Eh, What's in Here...?)
        |
        |_Consists
        |    |_GP9 Starter.con (Consist File to Get You Going)
        |
        |_Trainset
            |
            |_3DT_GP9_DEMO
                |
                |_Cabview (Folder)
                |    |_GP9.cvf (Cab View File)
                |
                |_Templates (Folder - Seperate Download)
                |    |_3DTrains.jpg
                |    |_GP9_Painting_Guide.html (Painting Guide)
                |    |_GP9a.tga (Paint Template)
                |    |_GP9a_Guide.jpg (Painting Guide)
                |    |_GP9b.bmp (Paint Template)
                |    |_GP9c.tga (Paint Template)
                |    |_GP9d.bmp (Paint Template)
                |    |_GP9n.bmp (Paint Template)
                |    |_GP9w.tga (Paint Template)
                |
                |_GP9.eng (Locomotive Configuration File)
                |_GP9.s (Locomotive Object File)
                |_GP9.sd (Object Bounding Info)
                |_GP9_License.txt (Legal Mumbo Jumbo)
                |_GP9a.ace (Image Map)
                |_GP9b.ace (Image Map)
                |_GP9c.ace (Image Map)
                |_GP9d.ace (Image Map)
                |_GP9n.ace (Image Map)
                |_GP9w.ace (Image Map)
                |_Loco.ace (Cool In Game Image)
                |_Readme.txt (This Document)

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RUNNING THE GP9

 - Start MSTS and select a route
 - Choose the 3DTrains GP9 Demo from the available list of locomotives
 - Use the "Start" button to enter the route
 - Have fun!  :o)
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FILE NOTES

This file consists of v1.1 of the 3DTrains GP9 - Major features are as follows:

 - Updated ENG File by Chris Lee
 - See-Through Glass with Full Interior
 - New Bogie Design with Speed Recorder
 - Reshaped Headlight
 - ENG File by Chris Lee
 - Paint Templates
 - Many Other Items...I'm Too Tired to Remember What!

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KNOWN ISSUES

 - None that I'm aware of...I'll bet someone will find some though!
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

If you have any questions or comments regarding the enclosed software, please feel free to
contact us by email:

	mnelson@3dtrains.com

For technical support, please be sure to include your full name, the product(s) you
purchased and/or downloaded, and the specifics of your problems relating to this software,
and send to the following:

	mnelson@3dtrains.com

...or you may contact us via snail-mail:

3DTrains
3764 Harrison Street
Riverside, California  92503-4219
USA
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