4:31 Not only that, that whistle sound effect is basically a “stock” whistle sound effect that is overused. Especially on the Trainz series where QR PB15 has that whistle instead of either the QR single chime hooter or the QR 3 or 6 chime whistle.
As a South African familiar with the area where this train used to run (been there and walked on the railway multiple times), I completely agree with your review. I was excited when the route was released because it has been a dream of mine and many others to see the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe running again. It was a significant part of the community between George and Knysna. I find it odd that the developers chose the Class 24s, which started being phased out in the late 80s (only a few were used up until 2006), instead of the SAR Class 19Ds that were primarily used up until the line closed in 2006. Also, after not so thorough research, I discovered that the developer(s) based the route on photos rather than using Google Maps imagery to ensure accuracy. The Kaaimans River bridge was also a major let down. It has long been regarded as one of the most picturesque railway bridges in South Africa, and arguably one of the most picturesque in the world. It feels rushed and poorly executed, missing the iconic charm that made it one of the highlights of the trip.
Great review and you know; I actually like the look of this route and I want to buy it. That sounds wild I know! But the peaceful one track journey through the wilderness seems very nice to me; maybe it’s bias as a Queensland rail fan where almost all our railway lines that aren’t in Brisbane are single track. I own the Pietermaritzburg-Ladysmith route myself and have ran it a few times and enjoyed it as well. The SAR routes as a whole could also be used loosely for potential Aussie (Queensland specifically) / Kiwi railway freeware routes or locos… They both utilise 3ft 6in track; and the SAR diesel you showed in this video not only resembles your countries diesels but is to a looser extent, Queensland Rail’s “Clyde” freight diesels. Also; the 24 Class steam locomotive could honestly be used as traction for a Kuranda Scenic Railway freeware route. 24 Class ‘3620’ briefly worked trains on the Cairns - Kuranda section of the Tablelands System within Queensland from 2001-2004. After which, its owner Cairns Kuranda Steam Railway retired it until sending it off for preservation in Victoria during the 2020s. It actually did come to QLD from a collector in New Zealand I believe in the first place too! Still though; doesn’t change the fact these routes and stock look like something you would expect from freeware, not payware even if I’m interested in this DLC.
So if that’s the case, I would be concerned about former MSTS content being made for Train Sim Classic as Kuju still has the license and copyright of their own assets
@@nathanchan4653Kuju were actually pretty far ahead of their time, due to the large community based nature of MSTS they basically only retained the rights to the software, and eventually handed over the rights to Open Rails in 2009 when they stopped supporting MSTS.
@@Dexter037S4so what has become of MSTS now. Seemingly as DTG aren’t doing well enough with TSW series, personally I think Kuju should end their collaboration with DTG and come back to further develop MSTS2 as Kuju learnt quite enough
Ja Im honestly disappointed about the sar stuff in the game Cause im n sar guy I volunteer on a 19D And when you know the specific details on a steam locomotives You cringe at the 24 More than half the pipes aren't there The pipes that are there Go to very random places The eccentric cranks are at different off sets from each other Me and a friend of mine realized we can go 70kmh without derailing all the way
4:31
Not only that, that whistle sound effect is basically a “stock” whistle sound effect that is overused. Especially on the Trainz series where QR PB15 has that whistle instead of either the QR single chime hooter or the QR 3 or 6 chime whistle.
As a South African familiar with the area where this train used to run (been there and walked on the railway multiple times), I completely agree with your review. I was excited when the route was released because it has been a dream of mine and many others to see the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe running again. It was a significant part of the community between George and Knysna.
I find it odd that the developers chose the Class 24s, which started being phased out in the late 80s (only a few were used up until 2006), instead of the SAR Class 19Ds that were primarily used up until the line closed in 2006. Also, after not so thorough research, I discovered that the developer(s) based the route on photos rather than using Google Maps imagery to ensure accuracy.
The Kaaimans River bridge was also a major let down. It has long been regarded as one of the most picturesque railway bridges in South Africa, and arguably one of the most picturesque in the world. It feels rushed and poorly executed, missing the iconic charm that made it one of the highlights of the trip.
Great review and you know; I actually like the look of this route and I want to buy it. That sounds wild I know! But the peaceful one track journey through the wilderness seems very nice to me; maybe it’s bias as a Queensland rail fan where almost all our railway lines that aren’t in Brisbane are single track.
I own the Pietermaritzburg-Ladysmith route myself and have ran it a few times and enjoyed it as well.
The SAR routes as a whole could also be used loosely for potential Aussie (Queensland specifically) / Kiwi railway freeware routes or locos… They both utilise 3ft 6in track; and the SAR diesel you showed in this video not only resembles your countries diesels but is to a looser extent, Queensland Rail’s “Clyde” freight diesels.
Also; the 24 Class steam locomotive could honestly be used as traction for a Kuranda Scenic Railway freeware route. 24 Class ‘3620’ briefly worked trains on the Cairns - Kuranda section of the Tablelands System within Queensland from 2001-2004. After which, its owner Cairns Kuranda Steam Railway retired it until sending it off for preservation in Victoria during the 2020s. It actually did come to QLD from a collector in New Zealand I believe in the first place too!
Still though; doesn’t change the fact these routes and stock look like something you would expect from freeware, not payware even if I’m interested in this DLC.
Very Good
I watched a dvd video of the line which taken back in 1984 it looked way better than the add on
The engine is basically a port from MSTS
So if that’s the case, I would be concerned about former MSTS content being made for Train Sim Classic as Kuju still has the license and copyright of their own assets
@@nathanchan4653Kuju were actually pretty far ahead of their time, due to the large community based nature of MSTS they basically only retained the rights to the software, and eventually handed over the rights to Open Rails in 2009 when they stopped supporting MSTS.
@@Dexter037S4so what has become of MSTS now.
Seemingly as DTG aren’t doing well enough with TSW series, personally I think Kuju should end their collaboration with DTG and come back to further develop MSTS2 as Kuju learnt quite enough
The thing looks like its from back then
It a shame it does not run anymore
Ja Im honestly disappointed about the sar stuff in the game
Cause im n sar guy
I volunteer on a 19D
And when you know the specific details on a steam locomotives
You cringe at the 24
More than half the pipes aren't there
The pipes that are there
Go to very random places
The eccentric cranks are at different off sets from each other
Me and a friend of mine realized we can go 70kmh without derailing all the way
What company owns the 19D
@@CPTRailfan Umgeni steam railway