Train Simulations SW1500

[scottb613]

Scott, I have watched and appreciated all of your work over the years, including the massive changes you've made to TSRE, I hope you know I was in no way, directing any of my references towards you, more so, the same crowd that we see over and over again with these topics. The same ones that have also kind of killed my vibes with my own work over the years. It's tiresome. Shrugs.

Hi Shawn,

No worries - we’re all good - I’m so easy going. My motivation - in just about everything I do - is trying to move Open Rails forward. Wayne gave us such a unique gift when he started Open Rails - one that doesn’t come around often. A sim built by the community and for the community - without deadlines and/or profit margins to consider. There are so few of us left in 2026 - we can tell by the downloads - we need real change to entice new people into the fold - to keep this thing of ours going…

Have a good day…


Regards,
Scott

[frliss]

Sometimes it's nice not to deal with 3d cab views and the clutter.

I agree. As good as the 3D cabs look, I find myself constantly shifting around trying to get a clear view of the controls and indicators. Before long, I’m paying more attention to navigating the cab than to what’s happening outside the window. In the real world, that kind of distraction could get you into trouble.

Fred

[CSRX]

I agree. As good as the 3D cabs look, I find myself constantly shifting around trying to get a clear view of the controls and indicators. Before long, I’m paying more attention to navigating the cab than to what’s happening outside the window. In the real world, that kind of distraction could get you into trouble.

Fred

In my honest opinion, 3d cabs are only good in combination with the use of RailDriver, or something similar, so that way, you aren't dealing with that scenario you mentioned. While I try to use RD in ORTS, I'm usually "railfanning" in the sim anyways more than I am anything else. Haha.

[Whatever2006]

It's a bit odd why TrainSimulations' later 2D cab views doesn't have the rear view, some of their locomotives they offer have cab views with the rear view.

My guess it might be from the time and effort in doing the rear cab view art which is dependent on the locomotive and railroad they're doing...?

As for what Kyle said, I too agree with him since I don't mind 2D and 3D Cab Views and I ran locomotives with 2D cabs a lot aside from the NS GE C40-9Ws from Nash as I got the 3D cab view from him to go with his C40-9Ws.

[eric]

Yeah, I'm not going to complain about the lack of a 3d cab... Its nice to have but still not a must-have for me...

Going back to using the early flight sims, the keyboard with a standalone yoke and throttle was always a better experience than trying to use the mouse on the controls.

The back facing view on the SW does need to happen, though. Hopefully its released as a patch.

[JSMR]

And there are some people like me who don't mind locomotives with or without 3D cabs. I spend most of my time outside the train than in.

Why not use freeware then?

I don't see anything here that is better than freeware models.

[JSMR]

I am 100% with you on this Scott - I would own everything they make if they had 3D cabs.

I'd buy just one of their products if they showed a pic of a 2D panel and listed the degree to the physics they've modelled (or haven't modelled).

[CSRX]

Why not use freeware then?

I don't see anything here that is better than freeware models.

This has to be satire...

Point me in the direction of a freeware SW1500 model that is superior than this one. I'll wait.

[JSMR]

This has to be satire...

Point me in the direction of a freeware SW1500 model that is superior than this one. I'll wait.

Since there is nothing on ts.com's website that proves it isn't, the comment stands.

[eric]

For someone who hasn't actually bought the model, you sure seem intent on criticizing it....

What freeware SW1500 is better? The only one that I've seen is Dick Cowen's 20 year old variation, and those aren't exactly high poly....

[ZachBell4400]

Allow me to chime in to this conversation.

As for freeware, Nash is doing such a great job on offering high-quality models and sound packs for the community to enjoy, but unfortunately, it seems like there's some ungrateful individuals who expect more than what is able to be offered at the moment. The only freeware cabviews I know of that are 3D are the ones that Tyler Bundy offered on his IC locomotives here on TrainSim.com and the ones featured on Erick Cantu's RLCX GP10 over on Elvas Tower.

[JSMR]

For someone who hasn't actually bought the model, you sure seem intent on criticizing it....

What freeware SW1500 is better?

I'm not criticizing it at all. Strange comment.


That would be like me saying that you're criticizing every freeware sound, shape and physics modeller as the work they've done is garbage compared to payware products by saying "What freeware SW1500 is better?".

The website mentions nothing to indicate it IS better. That's my point. What am I actually paying for? A nice external model only??

[JSMR]

Allow me to chime in to this conversation.

As for freeware, Nash is doing such a great job on offering high-quality models and sound packs for the community to enjoy, but unfortunately, it seems like there's some ungrateful individuals who expect more than what is able to be offered at the moment. The only freeware cabviews I know of that are 3D are the ones that Tyler Bundy offered on his IC locomotives here on TrainSim.com and the ones featured on Erick Cantu's RLCX GP10 over on Elvas Tower.

The GE70 tonners have a 3D cab. However I prefer 2D and/or the option at the very least but everyone's entitled to their opinion...allegedly.

[eric]

The model is excellent. Fully detailed trucks, handrails, grills...

For $13, entirely worth it to me as someone who loves switching. I spent more for the Chinese buffet last week.

I also know there will eventually be reskins for my beloved CNW and MILW at some point, so it's an all around win win.

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[ossie]

I'll certainly pick the set up at some stage and I'm another for whom 3d cabs are more "bonus" than deal breaker. I would like to add my "vote" to the hope that a reverse cab view is made available at some point though. I normally wouldn't care a bit about reverse views on standard "cab forward" style locos but for a unit that operates "bi-directionally", that additional cabview would be greatly appreciated if it ever becomes available.