How-To-Do; Hills and Snowdrifts

A video for trainlover101, who had some questions about Trainz. I hope this helps out, and thanks to all the model makers for Henry, James, and the coaches. I know it isn't the greatest Gordon's Hill of all, but I only worked on it for...an hour, perhaps, just as a demonstration. And it won't be released, nor will ANYTHING. So stop asking.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Hills
• and
• Snowdrifts
• Trainz

[TheUnionpacific4008]

I have a ? when building the Island of Sodor where in your opinion is the best place to start at?

[KnapfordHarbour]

@TheUnionpacific4008 I always begin routes by making big cities and yards, and then worrying about the countryside and the overall route later. Unless you're going for a big landmark, like the Viaduct or Gordon's Hill which requires a lot of attention, I'd start with Knapford, Tidmouth, Brendam, or Vicarstown. Big towns usually require the most planning to faithfully execute, and the countryside is a bit more leisurely and easily manipulated into whatever you want. Go big.

[Thorpedo619]

Hi there KnapfordHarbour, this video is very useful and has helped me alot with my hills. Just 1 question on the screenshot at 1:51 why do you have that track laid every so often along side the main track? is it to make a not so steep hill incline? If so its an awesome idea

Thanks again, Thorpedo619

[KnapfordHarbour]

@Thorpedo619 Yeah, I use the track to make more realistic slopes, as you can see in the next instance, the hill looks a lot more better using this method rather than using the topography tools under the first tab. Glad to be of service!

[TheUnionpacific4008]

Thank you

[Frserthegreenengine]

Guys there up now

[KnapfordHarbour]

Eventually, I imagine. Be patient.

[cbolanz]

but are they gonna put the series 2 coaches on the stie or not?

[KnapfordHarbour]

There are certain 'SI3D sponsored' channels who have special permission to use the coaches in their videos.

[cbolanz]

not released yet but are people like youtubers aloud to put them on or not