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New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 14:41 #20090
PowerHaulJack
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Hey chaps

Am new to SigSim (I've seen a friend using it and couldn't resist getting it). I'm Jack by the way. Some may know me as PowerHaulJack, or even Javelin395 (yea, I'm the one who likes 70s btw). Just joined and ordered SigSim Stafford, but would appreciate some help.

Firstly, I've just ordered SigSim Stafford, went through to PayPal and paid and what not, but what happens now? Do I wait for it to come in the post? Or do I download it from some magical place?

Secondly, is it a simple 'Click signal a and then b and the route is set'? Or is it more magical and exciting? My mate got Stafford and he thinks its AMAZING.

Thanks all! Appreciate your help.

Cheers,
Jack

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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 14:47 #20091
jc92
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hi jack welcome to SimSig, i suppose someone has to like 70s :P

to download any sim FOR FREE go to the downloads section, accessed on the downloads/uploads tab on the main menu.

first download the system files in official software. these are nessesary to play any game.

after these are installed, go back into official software and then into simulations. all of these can be downloaded and played as and when you want.

also now your a registered user you can also download the simulations for registered users and the sims in the beta stage of production

good luck

"We don't stop camborne wednesdays"
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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 14:49 #20092
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First, welcome.

Second, you don't actually order and pay for Sims, they are freely available and you then can make an optional donation.

So wrong way round but never mind- thanks.

Available form this page via Sims (old) note the password first.

Peter

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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 14:50 #20093
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also, thinking about it, if that doesnt install becuase your using a 64 bit machine, there is this

http://www.SimSig.co.uk/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=56&func=fileinfo&id=285

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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 15:07 #20095
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You can tell I'm a newbie to the stuff. Hope my £5 is well used in upgrading Stafford ahaha. Thanks for your help guys.

Thanks for the link to the Stafford download. Shall progress with it tonight and report on how I get on.

Thanks again all for making me feel so warm and welcome T'is appreciated.

Jack

PS: 70s rule!

Jack B
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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 16:51 #20100
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Ok so what's a 70s?

Peter

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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 17:05 #20101
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i guess class 70 Peter?
Ripley, Derbyshire
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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 17:43 #20111
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58s on steriods
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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 18:33 #20118
Peter Bennet
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i guess class 70 Peter?
That's what I though but I was not aware there was such a thing, not that I've looked it up yet. The Southern ones were 71, 73 and 74 I recall, then it was 76 on the Woodhead (and 77 CoCo?) before we got to the 81-87 series.

Must be something new I guess; better look it up now that I've shown my ignorance!

Peter

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Last edited: 25/08/2011 at 18:34 by Peter Bennet
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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 18:37 #20120
Sam Tugwell
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Theyre the new locos that Freightliner use on their Heavy Haul and Intermodal trains. Often found on the Portbury/Stoke Gifford - Rugeley Power Station and also on the containers from Trafford Park F.L.T to Millbrook F.L.T and Felixstowe Docks.

3700 HP. Theyre fairly ugly but are absolutey awsome to watch coming through Oxford! :D

Tugz

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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 18:57 #20121
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Hey chap

Am new to SigSim (I've seen a friend using it and couldn't resist getting it). I'm Jack by the way. Some may know me as PowerHaulJack, or even Javelin395 (yea, I'm the one who likes 70s btw). Just joined and ordered SigSim Stafford, but would appreciate some help.

Firstly, I've just ordered SigSim Stafford, went through to PayPal and paid and what not, but what happens now? Do I wait for it to come in the post? Or do I download it from some magical place?

Secondly, is it a simple 'Click signal a and then b and the route is set'? Or is it more magical and exciting? My mate got Stafford and he thinks its AMAZING.

Thanks all! Appreciate your help.

Cheers,
Jack

Hi Jack, welcome to the wonderful world of Simsig. Be prepared to become totally engrossed by the sheer detail and 'feel' of these excellent sime. I have a railway background (not signalling though), and found that I had to try over many months until one day a light went on in my head, it all made sense, and I'm addicted, but still learning the finer points of some of the more complex sims.
The knowledge of the guys on here is amazing, so don't be afraid to ask questions. Above all, enjoy!

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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 19:07 #20123
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Welcome to Simsig Jack.

Im sure you'll learn the ins and outs of Simsig by playing it not just on your own, but also on multiplayer sessions hosted by myself and several other people. Theres no timetable for these sessions. Sometimes theres no session going on, but sometimes there are multiple sessions.

Multiplayer is a good way to learn about Simsig (and also signalling in general).

"Signalman Exeter"
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Re: New boy in town 25/08/2011 at 19:28 #20125
Peter Bennet
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Theyre the new locos that Freightliner use on their Heavy Haul and Intermodal trains. Often found on the Portbury/Stoke Gifford - Rugeley Power Station and also on the containers from Trafford Park F.L.T to Millbrook F.L.T and Felixstowe Docks.

3700 HP. Theyre fairly ugly but are absolutey awsome to watch coming through Oxford! :D

Tugz
Ah I think I know what you mean now (the Ugly Bettys ) though my search actually threw up the Bulleid electrics.

Peter

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Re: New boy in town 26/08/2011 at 10:03 #20148
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This person is NOT Javelin395 - I know this because I am the user that has registered that username on this forum. Can the moderators please get to the bottom of this as I wouldn't want my username being used for mishcievous purposes.
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Re: New boy in town 26/08/2011 at 14:50 #20167
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I must admit I am taking a liking to the Class 70 now, not the looks but for the parts 'under the hood'

At least the GE engine doesnt do ying ying and has a bit of bass to it when under power!

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