Question if it is also possible to run trains on other routes outside of the library

[TrainGuy17]

Hello everyone, please forgive if this topic is not related to this channel, I was not sure if this topic question should have gone on a different channel. So, I have been running trains that I have in my root trains folder on routes that I installed from the library, but basically I wanted to know if it is also possible to run trains that you have in your trains folder (the one that contains the consist folder and trainset folder) in or on other routes that are MSTS pay ware. Such as those from TrainSimulations, Mapleleaf Tracks, and etc. So therefore, is it possible that I am able to do that? Or are the trains in the trains folder only meant to be run on routes that are from the library here and not like any other routes from any other third parties like the ones I mentioned?

If yes, how can I approach doing that?

Any advices are appreciated.

[TrainGuy17]

Hello everyone, please forgive if this topic is not related to this channel, I was not sure if this topic question should have gone on a different channel. So, I have been running trains that I have in my root trains folder on routes that I installed from the library, but basically I wanted to know if it is also possible to run trains that you have in your trains folder (the one that contains the consist folder and trainset folder) in or on other routes that are MSTS pay ware. Such as those from TrainSimulations, Mapleleaf Tracks, and etc. So therefore, is it possible that I am able to do that? Or are the trains in the trains folder only meant to be run on routes that are from the library here and not like any other routes from any other third parties like the ones I mentioned?

If yes, how can I approach doing that?

Any advices are appreciated.

UPDATE: I was able to figure it out that I am able to run trains on other routes outside of the library, or at least on some routes.

[oper190]

Open Rails should be able to run any MSTS Route, assuming you have all the needed resources in you Gobal Folder ( RE: X-Tracks, New Roads, or Scale Rail... etc. ) that they call for. There is a nice replacement Track system, ATracks here in the library that replaces the default and X-Track shapes and look a 1000% better. Any route made for OR will work, but note the version of OR that is required.
Also you can make any number of Profiles ( Folders ) though each needs the basic files to run ( Goble, Sound, Routes, Trains ). That way you can keep say all Scale Rail Routes in one Profile. Many make Profiles by railroad, regions, countries, etc. It is paramount that all of the Train Simulations Routes should be kept in their own Profile as they use many of their own shapes and such that will screw up if mixed with other routes.

[rdayt]

I have one trains folder that I use across many profiles.
I use symbolic links.
Link Shell Extension. https://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlink...extension.html
There are others.

Randy

[TrainGuy17]

I have one trains folder that I use across many profiles.
I use symbolic links.
Link Shell Extension. https://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlink...extension.html
There are others.

Randy

Ah, okay awesome! Thanks!

[TrainGuy17]

Open Rails should be able to run any MSTS Route, assuming you have all the needed resources in you Gobal Folder ( RE: X-Tracks, New Roads, or Scale Rail... etc. ) that they call for. There is a nice replacement Track system, ATracks here in the library that replaces the default and X-Track shapes and look a 1000% better. Any route made for OR will work, but note the version of OR that is required.
Also you can make any number of Profiles ( Folders ) though each needs the basic files to run ( Goble, Sound, Routes, Trains ). That way you can keep say all Scale Rail Routes in one Profile. Many make Profiles by railroad, regions, countries, etc. It is paramount that all of the Train Simulations Routes should be kept in their own Profile as they use many of their own shapes and such that will screw up if mixed with other routes.

Ahhh, okay awesome, I see now. That makes sense, and yeah I have XTracks and NewRoads that I installed, but may need to install Scale Rail, and I am not sure what others but yeah. I did earlier had another separate profile that I made for routes that I purchased from Maple Leaf Tracks, and I remembered to put the basic folders that were required such as the ones that you mentioned and I was trying to put one of the routes in the folder but I was having a bit trouble because when I went into the Open Rails program to run the route, the route name or folder didn't show up, but I guess I forgot to move the routes folder from the route name profile itself into the routes folder of my main folder (the new separate folder with all the basic folders in it) and I realized that after I instead moved the route I installed into my other profile folder that has a combination of other routes in it and etc. So, therefore I am guessing since I am able to make more than one profile but just need to make sure that I include the 4 basic folders in it, my question then is, would I have to re-install XTracks, New Roads, and ScaleRail (if I need Scale Rail) and put them into my new profile that I made, to install routes that I purchased from any stores such as Maple Leaf Tracks? Or in other words be able to have more than one copies of them and put them in my new profile? Second question, now that I have routes installed from Maple Leaf Tracks, and did indeed put them into my other profile that has the combination of routes and other stuff, and since the route installer is a installer.exe, would Open Rails be impacted if I copy and pasted the route I purchased and put into that folder, and instead put it into my other new profile or anything? Or also, is it possible to have more than one of the same routes in whatever other profiles you made or make?

By the way, just to make sure. For the basic folders that are required in any route profiles, it's something like this, right?

Global = Shapes, Textures
Routes
Sound
Trains = Trainset, Consist


Also, thank you so much for this advice. Truly appreciated it.

[derekmorton]

I use a program called "junction link magic".
All of my routes can access all consists and rolling stock.

[oper190]

would I have to re-install XTracks, New Roads, and ScaleRail (if I need Scale Rail) and put them into my new profile that I made,

Easy way is just to copy the Gobal folder into your new profile, no need to reinstall those.

Or in other words be able to have more than one copies of them and put them in my new profile?

Once you have any Route installed, you can copy it as often as you like. Some older Routes had install .bat files to copy the default objects from the original 6 MSTS Routes, so once that's done you are good to copy them. To answer no. 2, Mapeleaf Tracks Routes should be good once installed as they are basic MSTS routes so can be copied. As said the Train Simulations Routes are designed for OR and use some of their own shapes and textures that are put in Gobal that can screw up other Routes so should be placed in a sperate Profile.

Hope this answers your questions.

Edit - I keep a complete backup of all my MSTS folders on a flash card, and just copy the Gobal, Sound folders, and what Routes, Trainsets and Consists as I want into my Profiles. In my OR Profiles I've installed the new Track systems into the Global folders as well.

[TrainGuy17]

Easy way is just to copy the Gobal folder into your new profile, no need to reinstall those.


Once you have any Route installed, you can copy it as often as you like. Some older Routes had install .bat files to copy the default objects from the original 6 MSTS Routes, so once that's done you are good to copy them. To answer no. 2, Mapeleaf Tracks Routes should be good once installed as they are basic MSTS routes so can be copied. As said the Train Simulations Routes are designed for OR and use some of their own shapes and textures that are put in Gobal that can screw up other Routes so should be placed in a sperate Profile.

Hope this answers your questions.

Edit - I keep a complete backup of all my MSTS folders on a flash card, and just copy the Gobal, Sound folders, and what Routes, Trainsets and Consists as I want into my Profiles. In my OR Profiles I've installed the new Track systems into the Global folders as well.

Ah, okay I see. Gotcha! Yeah, this definitely answers my question. Thank you so much!

[TrainGuy17]

I use a program called "junction link magic".
All of my routes can access all consists and rolling stock.

Oohh, I see okay awesome!