Silver's Simple Site - Weblog - 2017 - December

The X3992 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/station-label-intensity Update to include auto mode, which shows only platforms and sidings relevant to the activity or timetables.
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/station-label-intensity Bug fix for activities without wagon lists.

Bug fixes

• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1734442 Native 16:9 cabview unnecessarily modifies FOV in 16:9 window.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

The X3996 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• Blueprint https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/shadow-all-shapes-accessible .
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-code-adjustment - adjust burnrate default values

Bug fixes

• Amended bug fix https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1725599 Locos not directly connected with player loco don't autobailoff.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

• Added description of https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/shadow-all-shapes-accessible in OR manual.

The X4003 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• Implementation of blueprint https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/multiple-level-crossing-sounds .
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - corrected problem in extended HUD whereby vacuum_piped cars were showing pressure in psi
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - added missing application rate parameter to vacuum brakes
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - made more vacuum brake parameters visible
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjusted vacuum brakes to allow for pressure gradient

Bug fixes

• Reverted first bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1168043 of x.3988.

Documentation, localisation, and other changes

• Added paragraph 15.13 in OR manual, describing https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/multiple-level-crossing-sounds .

The X4017 testing version of Open Rails has been released. Download from openrails.org.

Features

• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - added train pipe leakage, and initial small ejector operation to vacuum brakes
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - corrected error introduced in #4007
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjusted default values for vacuum braking
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjust brake defaults
• Blueprint https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/activity-randomization : reduced probability of loco failure.
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - removal of redundant code
• https://blueprints.launchpad.net/or/+spec/steam-vacuum-ejector - adjust application of Running Controller

Bug fixes

• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1738561 Wheels rotating in wrong direction.
• Corrected bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1738561 Wheels rotating in wrong direction.
• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1739382 OR anticipates message stating that cars are uncoupled. Patch provided by mbm_OR.
• Bug fix for https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1737820 Helper Locomotives do not appear in sim when using ORTSDieselEngines block configured for 2 engines.
• Improved message appearing when tracksection not present in tsection.dat, https://bugs.launchpad.net/or/+bug/1739486 .

Documentation, localisation, and other changes