Possible 2023 releases

[CSRX]

I understand there is probably way more interest in the well car fleet I did, however, I recently just uploaded a "beta" or Version 1 package of the NBSR fleet. That of course can be found on facebook on the WMRC group page, I can provide a link via PM as well for the download if interested.

Essentially, if the install and instructions for the NBSR power beta set works fine, I will attempt to provide a well written and details readme file for the well cars, and hopefully have that "beta" or version 1 out soon as well.

Side note:
I have decided to make these files "beta" releases, as they are progress in work, eventually once fully completed, the full and final release, would be provided on here in the library.

[CSRX]

I think I am rambling to myself at this point, however, moving forward, all future updates and uploads can be found here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/northernmaineproductions/

The reason I am going this direction is pretty simple. My download counts are low, always have been, whether it's due to people not caring too much for me personality wise (that was always noticeable with some former and current members, which, is okay, no harm not foul, I get it.), or due to creating content that is boring or uninteresting to most people on here.
This way too, I feel like I also have a bit more control of my work and downloads, where if I can make a change, I can easily replace the download with a simple link, whereas here, it's more of a process to request the old to be removed and upload a new.

Plus, to be honest. I am way more active on facebook with my work than I am on here.

[jbtower]

I think I am rambling to myself at this point, however, moving forward, all future updates and uploads can be found here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/northernmaineproductions/

The reason I am going this direction is pretty simple. My download counts are low, always have been, whether it's due to people not caring too much for me personality wise (that was always noticeable with some former and current members, which, is okay, no harm not foul, I get it.), or due to creating content that is boring or uninteresting to most people on here.
This way too, I feel like I also have a bit more control of my work and downloads, where if I can make a change, I can easily replace the download with a simple link, whereas here, it's more of a process to request the old to be removed and upload a new.

Plus, to be honest. I am way more active on facebook with my work than I am on here.

Don't let the download count discourage you from your work. I think your work as awesome and shows your talent along with an aspect as a real railroader. I'll head over to Facebook and follow you there as I too am on there everyday. Hopefully more will appreciate what you create and give to this hobby especially giving your creations away and will download your trains as I have. Thank you for your fine contributions!!!!!

[CSRX]

Don't let the download count discourage you from your work. I think your work as awesome and shows your talent along with an aspect as a real railroader. I'll head over to Facebook and follow you there as I too am on there everyday. Hopefully more will appreciate what you create and give to this hobby especially giving your creations away and will download your trains as I have. Thank you for your fine contributions!!!!!

Thanks Kevin, I really do appreciate the kind words. I will say it's definitely nice to hear from time to time, when I've personally been against myself mentally from a very young age due to some very unfortunate events of those times with certain family individuals. Even now, at my age, at work, I still mentally push against myself, which is frustrating at times.

Anyways, regardless, that is a whole different story in life.

On the group page I created, it will help too not set unrealistic release goals like I've done on here several times, and personally I think the overall interaction on Facebook, while not everyone has it, is slightly better than the overall interaction on here.. But, that's just me I suppose. haha

[eric]

There's also the ability to include links for downloads here instead of a file, Shawn. It's how Rick has the Monon set up.

Remote links are currently an exception process, but on the new site will be an option vs. a zip file. I'm also considering letting the uploader have some more control over their content e.g. disabling downloads or replacing a file vs. pushing everything thru an admin or a superuser.

[CSRX]

There's also the ability to include links for downloads here instead of a file, Shawn. It's how Rick has the Monon set up.

Remote links are currently an exception process, but on the new site will be an option vs. a zip file. I'm also considering letting the uploader have some more control over their content e.g. disabling downloads or replacing a file vs. pushing everything thru an admin or a superuser.

Those will be changes I will be looking forward to for sure!

[qballbandit]

Not being a Facebook user, hope the link option will help me keep up with your work.
Do you think the download count will increase with your new direction? This is the "hub", so would be interesting to see your results.

[spoony1999]

I really enjoy your work, Shawn. I think the download counts are probably down for everyone. I can only speak of the US/Canadian offered items, since don't have any foreign routes or stock in my OR setup.

[jdonald1]

I haven't missed downloading much of your work over the years. The only exception might be if a shape is required that is in a payware set I don't have. Even then I keep a list of those items in case I do acquire the set. I am also not a Facebook user and would hate to lose the opportunity to get any of your future work.
Thanks
Don

[eric]

Something else to consider, the new board software is going to have Facebook integration so you could actually share your posts from here to your Facebook group. It doesn't really work well in the reverse but we will have Facebook integration for creating user accounts, so people who are members of your group would be able to come over here as well.

[CSRX]

Going forward at the moment, everything "released" is in beta form, nothing official. When they are released officially, there will be several options to download.

[phydeaux]

Hi Shawn,

I'm a wee bit confused. According to a post earlier in this thread I thought you indicated your work could be found in the "Files: section of your Facebook page. I see nothing when I go there and I AM a member. Your work is awesome and I don't want to miss a single thing!

[CSRX]

Hi Shawn,

I'm a wee bit confused. According to a post earlier in this thread I thought you indicated your work could be found in the "Files: section of your Facebook page. I see nothing when I go there and I AM a member. Your work is awesome and I don't want to miss a single thing!

The plan was to have them under files, however they shall be shown as posts instead, with pictures provided.

[CSRX]

Recently I have uploaded a couple of sets from this post, marked as "Alpha Sets" as the plan will be to eventually add more, update them, etc. Eventually a "Beta" set will be released, replacing the Alpha set, and eventually a final set would be released cancelling out both Alpha and Beta files. The purpose of this treatment is so that they don't sit on my computer and eventually be forgotten about, so at least in some form they are released "as-is" with future plans.

I also want to make a quick note about the NBSR set.

Originally I had marked up the following info, which is slightly incorrect as I had misinformation, which has been updated.

NBSR SD40-2 #6200 - Officially Scrapped 2023
NBSR SD40-2 #6315
NBSR SD40-2 #6318 - Officially Scrapped 2023
NBSR SD40-2 #6319 - Officially Scrapped 2023
NBSR SD40-2 #6332 - Officially Scrapped 2023
NBSR SD40-2 #8144
NBSR SD40-2 #8145 (former 6304)

6315, 8144, and 8145 are currently active and sometimes float around on the 120/121 and 909/910 jobs.
6200 has been scrapped as of 2022, 6319 is currently in storage, with 6340, which I didn't include in the package, or the roster list for some odd reason, then again I didn't include the other units on the roster either...

Yard Slugs 001, 003, 008.
GP38-3's 906, 911, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2610, 2612, 9801, 9802, 9803. Some of these are sidelines and getting ready to be scrapped in Saint John as the parts cannot be purchased (Q-Tron electronics), and would be too expensive to rebuild.