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Canadian Pacific Holiday Express Trainset for Microsoft Train Simulator Documentation and Release Notes Distributed by http://www.trainartisan.com/ Thank you for installing the Canadian Pacific Holiday Express Trainset from TrainArtisan! This add-on for Microsoft Train Simulator is sure to bring hours of enjoyment for the early diesel locomotive enthusiast. This add-on features: · Driveable GE AC4400CW locomotive · Five 48' spine-type container cars · Single 60' boxcar · Single "stage" car (converted 50' boxcar) · Single four-bay cylindrical hopper car · Two heavyweight observation cars · All models employ Christmas lighting effects · Heads-out view · Realistic physics and train handling based upon prototypical data. · Employs improved texture rendering and compression methods and space-saving file aliasing for sound/cabview · Self-installing archive for easy installation; no need to copy sound or cabview folders. · Includes consist files so you can start using the add-on immediately. Before using this add-on, you will need to meet the following system requirements: · Functional installation of Microsoft Train Simulator with the original Marias Pass route installed (necessary for cabview and some sounds) · At least ??.0MB of free hard drive space This locomotive sets includes everything you need to start using the locomotive set. Simply install the software, open Train Simulator, select a route to explore, and choose the locomotive and consist you wish to use. There's no need to run the Activity Editor before getting started. Use of this software is subject to these conditions: · The author of this archive makes no guarantee/warranty about the performance of the software included within this archive, implied or otherwise. Use of this software is at your own risk; the author is not responsible for any damages that may result from use of this software. · This software is freeware; however, is it copywrited material, and is NOT in the public domain. The author retains all the rights to their creation. · This archive is licensed for distribution via TrainArtisan.com. This archive may not be redistributed by any other party or means without prior written approval from the software's author. If you wish to redistribute this archive, please contact Cameron Lashley at columbusrr@trainweb.org to request authorization. The author reserves the right to reject distribution requests, or to rescind existing distribution agreements at any time at the author's sole discretion. · The authors' rights and wishes concerning this archive must be respected. · This software is copyright 2002 by Cameron Lashley. About re-textures · It is anticipated that many users may desire to re-texture the locomotive(s) to their own preferences. Because this software archive may distributed only with written authorization from the software's author, please contact Cameron Lashley at columbusrr@trainweb.org to request authorization to repaint and redistribute the locomotive set. Development Team: Cameron Lashley - Lead Developer (3D Modeling, texturing, lighting effects) Conn McCarthy Chris Lee (Engine physics) Verne Horton (Texturing) ABOUT THE CANADIAN PACIFIC HOLIDAY EXPRESS 2002 marks the fourth year for Canadian Pacific Railway's annual Holiday Express program. In early December of each year, two specially-decorated trains cross southern Canada and the northern United States, collecting food and donations for Canadian and U.S. food banks. Since its inception, the Holiday Express program has collected over 73 tons of food and $900,000 (Cdn) in donations. The trains visit over 70 communities, providing holiday entertainment and raising awareness for the issue of hunger. The trains are powered by a GE AC4400CW locomotive, and consist of several freight cars, and a specially-modified "stage" car (a converted 50-foot boxcar with a stage and concert speakers for musical entertainment at scheduled stops). Two preserved heavyweight business cars from Canadian Pacific's Royal Canadian car fleet bring up the rear, to provide quarters for the train's crew and entertainers. The locomotive and all the cars are covered in thousands of multi-colored Christmas lights. For more information about Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train program, including a gallery of images from over the years, visit Canadian Pacific's website at http://www.cpr.ca/. The consist provided in this add-on represents the U.S. holiday train for the 2002 season.
