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(SimpleTrains) EMD F40PH Brown Streak Livery

109k LunarEclipseSP  one month ago

Second train build, and I've also figured out how to make a label decals thanks to this forum post.


Overview

The EMD F40PH is a four-axle 3,000–3,200 hp (2.2–2.4 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in several variants from 1975 to 1992. Intended for use on Amtrak's short-haul passenger routes, it became the backbone of Amtrak's diesel fleet after the failure of the EMD SDP40F. The F40PH also found widespread use on commuter railroads in the United States and with VIA Rail in Canada. Additional F40PH variants were manufactured by Morrison-Knudsen and MotivePower between 1988 and 1998, mostly rebuilt from older locomotives.

Features

  • Quite-realistically engine sound effect.
  • Working train horn (despite not sounds loud enough).
  • Various camera view (top, left, and right).

Known Issue

  • The train is incapable in SPR - Map Plugin by Scratchoza, because whenever the train reached that curvy rails, the train will stuck by somehow and completely stopped moving. You can't even moving it again forward or backward.
  • Not AI capable, the train will always "float" in the air for a while and dropped down. As a result, the bogie can't get into the rail.
  • Probably due to the label decals, it might feels quite laggy and not so device friendly.

Capable on SimplePlanes Railway Map mod

All capable maps:

Manual instruction

  • Trim = Throttle control/slider
  • Brake = Brake
  • AG6 = Toggle train horn
  • AG8 = Toggle train lights

Guidelines:

Important tips

  • Watch your speed and throttle. If you go too fast you will derail!
  • Sometimes you have to play with the throttle slider. It is best to avoid derailing.
  • Hold your brakes simultaneously while cruising or speeding to control and balance your speed to reduce risk of derailing.
  • Slow down when you're about to go through the curved tracks.
  • Brake early or you will overshoot the station or your stop destination!


Cruising


Full view


Trivia

  • You will feel familiar to this train if you played Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. It's the same train that primarily appears throughout the game. It is also gain it's popularity as "The Darn Train" from the infamous mission called Wrong Side Of The Track.
  • The in-game train itself were based on EMD F40PH, while the passenger coaches were based on the Superliner Railcar.

Credits, some parts are borrowed from others:

All borrowed parts and credits are belongs to all respective authors.


Creator's note:

  • The train template is free to use, you can make liveries out of it.
  • Follow the train, CJ!

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 9.8ft (3.0m)
  • Length 334.0ft (101.8m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 139,658lbs (63,348kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.005
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 33516

Parts

  • Number of Parts 762
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 3,425
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    ALL WE HAD TO DO, WAS FOLLOW THE DAMN TRAIN CJ!

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    ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS FOLLOW THE DAMN TRAIN CJ
    meanwhile the final member of the family of 4 struggles to escape the burning car, only to pass out due to blood loss. The child takes his final breath before dying.
    Ok that was too brutal

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    FOLLOW THE TRAIN

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    Description updated - 1.0

    Because I forgot to credit 1 guy where I borrowed the train horn model.

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    "ALL WE HAVE TO DO, WAS FOLLOW THE DAMN TRAIN, CJ"

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    @LunarEclipseSP I did all missions but at what cost I've killed a lot of people in the meantime

    +1 15 days ago
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    @IAmSuperCool F to the poor bonkers who never managed to follow the dang train

    15 days ago
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    32.3k CUBErt

    Everyone talking about Wrong Side of the Track, am i the only one talking about Snail Trail

    +4 29 days ago
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    @GhostMach I do not accept any kind of request, especially tag request.
    Sorry about that, mate. Please use your Jet Stream instead.

    +1 one month ago
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    29.8k YarisSedan

    @localf15enjoyer i know right?

    +2 one month ago
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    The dining car was a nice touch

    +3 one month ago
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    @Boeing727200F Poor ol' CJ he still never managed to follow the god darn train

    +1 one month ago
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    CJ HOW DID YOU FUMBLE A YN2 DUO YOU FUCKING [REDACTED]
    meanwhile the family of 4 continue to burn in their car

    +2 one month ago
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    @Boeing727200F
    "Roll up on them CJ, so I can get a shot!"
    "Move this sheesh, man I'm gonna ice these fools, man!"

    +1 one month ago
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    FOLLOW THE FUCKING TRAIN CJ IM GETTING BAD FOOTAGE
    T-bones a family of 4 at 90 mph

    +2 one month ago
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    29.8k YarisSedan

    @LunarEclipseSP perfect

    +1 one month ago
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    @YarisSedan I've fixed it. So how is it now?

    +1 one month ago
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    29.8k YarisSedan

    @LunarEclipseSP yeah, why?

    +1 one month ago
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    @YarisSedan the train horn prop right? Not the sound effect one?

    +1 one month ago
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    29.8k YarisSedan

    @LunarEclipseSP ummm... the horn on my train isn't even mine, i also borrowed it from someone else, look at the credits if you don't believe me

    +1 one month ago
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    29.8k YarisSedan

    @LunarEclipseSP tbh, i would love to see both the freight train from gta 5 and the subway train from gta 4

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    3,456 Helimaster

    @LunarEclipseSP Yes, himself, and he is also indestructible by the game's physics.

    +1 one month ago
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    @Helimaster which one? The subway car?

    one month ago
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    3,456 Helimaster

    @LunarEclipseSP As a fan of the GTA franchise, It reminded me of that uncontrollable Liberty City commuter train from Grand Theft Auto III.

    +1 one month ago
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    @LunarEclipseSP ahh. Good to know it was only delayed. If the author's in a hiatus, hopefully he's okay. Can't wait for SPMR xD

    +1 one month ago
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