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New Zealand Railways TRACK & TRACKSIDE for TRAINZ

This section is dedicated to the Trackwork and Trackside assets used on the New Zealand network.

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NZR Track Pack

by Trevor Burt (a.k.a. Fender)

NZR Bridge Pack

by Trevor Burt (a.k.a. Fender)

 

NZR Catenary Pack

by Trevor Burt (a.k.a. Fender)

NZR Catenary EXPANSION Pack

by Trevor Burt (a.k.a. Fender)

 

 

 

NZR Track Pack

by Trevor Burt

TS2009 & TS2010

 

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N.Z.R. Track Pack 
3ft. 6”, 1067mm.
Models for Trainz 2009* / 2010 by Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender. Copyright © 2010
 
 
Release notes:

This track pack was born out of need for some decent tracks in my N.Z.R.routes. The pack is intended for Trainz 2010 and is fully compliant in 2009/2010 native and compatibility modes and will not work in previous versions of Trainz.
The main track is 70lb/yard on wooden sleepers with coach bolt anchors. This arrangement is still in use today, but as track upgrades come into play, the sleepers are being replaced with concrete and sprung ties.
The following models all compliment one another. If you wish to join these tracks with other types, I can not guarantee they will mate up correctly.

 

 
 
Pack includes
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NZR Track Main 42-70 4 x lod levels Cat. NZ Track
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NZR Track Yard 42-55 4 x lod levels Cat. NZ Track
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NZR Track Yard Rusty 42-55 4 x lod levels Cat. NZ Track
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NZR Track Main-Snow 42-70 4 x lod levels Cat. NZ Track
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NZR Track Yard-Snow 42-55 4 x lod levels Cat. NZ Track
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NZR Track Yard-Snow-Rusty 42-55 4 x lod levels Cat. NZ Track
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NZR 70ft. Turntable, Cat. NZ Objects. It has 10 x selectable entry-exits at 15 deg. Intervals. This turntable uses 3 x 3 digholes. To place,
make sure the terrain at this point is flat. Rotate the T/T if required. Choose which entry/ exit you wish to activate. There will be 2 x
track vectors ( white circles) close together on the outer perimeter for each entry/exit. Select a TT Link track from the “object” Cat.
Place the TT Link outside of the turntable perimeter ( must not place on the perimeter texture). Rotate the TT Link ( use the object
Rotate tool) so its triangular shaped “pointer” is approximately aimed at the T/T centre. Next, move the TT Link to line over the
Innermost of the 2 x track vectors. It will “snap” into position at this point. The main track then connects to the outermost track vector.
Repeat this procedure for additional entry/exit tracks.
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NZR TT Link track, obviously for use with the turntable. Cat. NZ Objects
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NZR Terminus buffer, will stop trains up to 10m.p.h. Cat. NZR Track object
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NZR Yard buffer, will stop trains up to 10m.p.h. Cat. NZR Track object
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NZR Track ballast transition, intended to fill the gap where main and yard tracks meet, due to the difference in ballast height. It can also be 
used as a track end filler or a gap filler at bridge track-main track junctions. Cat. NZR Track object
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NZR Single old tunnel (actually, the Christchurch – Lyttleton tunnel) Cat. NZ Track
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NZR Double old tunnel Cat NZ Track 
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NZR Modern single tunnel Cat NZ Track
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NZR Modern double tunnel Cat NZ Track 
Note:
These tunnels require a manual dighole, these come with 2009/2010. They can be placed at any angle you wish. I suggest to place the 
tunnel portal just forward of a terrain square and as near in-line with it. It should only be necessary to use one dighole at each end.
NZR Tunnel track. This is a “chunky mesh” track which is as near as possible to look like my NZR main track and is a temporary measure
until I have knowledge on how to get multi-lod-level track into tunnels and bridges. I eagerly await C.C.G. for 2010.
 
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NZR Tunnel buttress L/H. For use with the modern tunnel. This can be placed in-line or at any angle you wish. Cat. NZR Object
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NZR Tunnel buttress R/H. Cat. NZR Object
Note:
These terrain shells can be manipulated using the object height, rotate and move tools. Once you are happy with its position, just 
prick up the surrounding terrain with the terrain tools. Be careful not to prick up the dighole too high.
* Remember – before you download, these items are 2009/2010 only and will not work in previous versions of Trainz.
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Tunnel terrain shell , high – covers the gaps left by the dighole. Cat. Objects > tunnel
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Tunnel terrain shell, low Cat. Objects > tunnel
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Tunnel terrain shell, concave high Cat. Objects > tunnel
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Tunnel terrain shell, concave low Cat. Objects > tunnel
Have fun,
Cheers,
Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender.

 

 
 

 

 

NZR Narrow Gauge 42"

 

 
 

NZR Track Pack

 

DOWNLOAD
 

nzr_trackpack.zip

(15.4mb)

TRS2009 & TRS2010 compatible format

 

 

NZR Turntable

 

DOWNLOAD
 

nzr_70ft_turntable_v2.cdp

(2 Mb)

TRS2009 & TRS2010 compatible format

 

 

NZR Turntable 180

(Same turntable as above but with only with 2 stops at 0 and 180 degrees)

 

DOWNLOAD
 

NZR 70ft. Turntable v180.cdp

(2 Mb)

TRS2009 & TRS2010 compatible format

 

 

 

 


 

NZR Bridge / Track Pack (3ft. 6", 1067mm)

by Trevor Burt

TS2009 & TS2010

 
 
 
Models for Trainz * 2010 by Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender. Copyright © 2010

 

N.Z.R. BRIDGE / TRACK PACK -3ft. 6", 1067mm.

Models for Trainz 2009* / 2010 by Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender. Copyright © 2010

Release notes:

This bridge track pack is designed to use in conjunction with and compliment my NZR Track pack. If you wish to join these tracks with other types, I can not guarantee they will mate up correctly. The pack is intended for Trainz 2010 and is fully compliant in 2009/2010 native and compatibility modes and will not work in previous versions of Trainz.

bulletNZR bridge, small plate girder – 6m to 30m 4 x lod levels Category = NZR Track
bulletNZR bridge, large plate girder - 30m to 250m 4 x lod levels Category = NZR Track
bulletNZR bridge divert Category = NZR Track object
bulletNZR Bridge track only, with guard rail, no ballast Category = NZR Track
bulletNZR Bridge track only, no guard rail, no ballast –

Note: I have made this special track as a NZR replacement track for use on Ian Manion’s –a.k.a. "Vulcan" Makatote and Mangaweka large bridges. I suggest you clone the original bridge and replace "bridgetrack" in the config.txt file (FOR YOUR OWN USE ONLY – If you wish to upload a route using Ian’s bridge with my track on it , then you must contact Ian first for his approval.) - - - - - - - - - - - - Category = NZR Track

bulletBridge terrain shell, single – A terrain model with attached concrete abutment- Category = NZR Track objects
bulletBridge terrain shell. Dual " Category = NZR Track objects
bulletBridge terrain shell, Dual 30degs left going " Category = NZR Track objects
bulletBridge terrain shell, Dual 30degs right going " Category = NZR Track objects

Note:

These terrain shells attach to the track as a track object. This makes it easy for exact positioning. They are really for installing on track which is level, but with careful manipulation of the surrounding terrain, they are useful up to a 2% or 1/50 gradient. To place a dual track bridge, first lay one single track, then attach a dual terrain shell. This shell will then set the distance to place the second bridge track.

Some trial and error may be required, but very easy once you have it mastered.

bulletNZR bridge pylon wooden, small, single Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR bridge pylon wooden, large, single Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR bridge pylon wooden, small, dual Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR bridge pylon wooden, large, dual Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR bridge pylon concrete, large, single Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR bridge pylon concrete, large, dual Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR bridge pylon concrete, large "E", single with pedestal for catenary post Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR bridge pylon concrete, large "E", dual with pedestal for catenary post Category = NZR Track objects
bulletNZR Bridge walkway – I have made this as a splined object for you to place as you may wish. I do not know the NZR m/o for these walkways – some bridges have them on one side only, some have them on both sides, some don’t have walkways at all. - Category = NZR splined objects- and can be straightened using the T/S tool.

Some extra’s :

bulletNZR track stack – a stack of 3ft. 6" rails with sleepers Category = NZR objects
bulletNZ Dark road, low poly, traffic enabled. (Flat road, clean edges) Category = NZR splined objects
bulletNZ Dark road, low poly, no traffic (Flat road, clean edges) Category = NZR splined objects
bulletNZ Dirt road, low poly, traffic enabled (Flat road, alpha edges) Category = NZR splined objects
bulletNZ Dirt road, low poly, no traffic (Flat road, alpha edges) Category = NZR splined objects

- - - Note: I have made these roads to suit my own specific needs, but you may find a use for them. I have set the object "Y" axis at 0.05 to help reduce the "Floating road" look. The road vehicles seem to run fairly close to the road surface in 2009/2010.

* Remember – before you download, these items are 2009/2010 only and will not work in previous versions of Trainz.

Have fun,
Cheers,
Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender.

 

 

 

NZR Bridge Pack

 

   
DOWNLOAD
 

nzr_bridgepack.zip

(4.7 Mb)

TRS2009 & TRS2010

 

 

 

 

NZR Catenary Pack - Wellington Region  - 3ft. 6" (1067mm)

by Trevor Burt

TS2006, TS2009 & TS2010

 
 
 
Models for Trainz * 2010 by Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender. Copyright © 2010

 

HISTORY

These models represent the type of overhead catenary used by NZR in the Wellington region around 1960 1980s. I am not sure if they are still in use, or perhaps been upgraded, but they have been built for use in my own routes which detail that era. In testing, I have found slight ground - wire height variances between versions 2006,2009 and 2010, so I have set the splines at a happy medium. It may be necessary to tweak the spline points up or down to compensate. From my experience, this is a common thing with route building in TRS and difficult to get catenary excact. The S.G. version has the wire height at 20ft. approx. The 42 version has the wire height at 18ft. approx. Enjoy and have fun !

*Note, this model is aimed at TRS2009/TRS2010, but will work in TRS2006.

Enjoy, available in S.G. and 42 versions,

Have fun,
Cheers,
Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender.

 

 

 

NZR Catenary Pack

 

   
DOWNLOAD
 

NZR_Catenary_SG_and_42-all files.zip

(190 Kb)

TRS2009 & TRS2010

(will also work in TRS2006)

 

 

 

 

 

NZR Catenary EXPANSION pack   - 3ft. 6" (1067mm)

by Trevor Burt

TSRS2006, TS2009 & TS2010

 

Models for Trainz * 2010 by Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender. Copyright © 2011

N.Z.R. Catenary Expansion pack  (3ft. 6 only), Wellington region

 

BRIEF HISTORY:

These models represent the type of overhead catenary used by NZR in the Wellington region around 1960 1980s. I am not sure if they are still in use, or perhaps been upgraded, but they have been built for use in my own routes which detail that era.

In testing, I have found slight ground - wire height variances between versions 2006,2009 and 2010, so I have set the splines at a happy medium. From my experience, this is a common thing with route building in TRS and difficult to get catenary exact. It may be necessary to tweak the spline points up or down to compensate. For this you can make use of the Catenary wire height tool. This tool is surveyor only enabled, so will not show in driver for testing, but once happy with your Cat, adjustment, delete these gauges in surveyor. I suggest you place one gauge at each spline point, particularly on graded bends. The wire only (no posts ) is for doing crossovers, junctions and slips. The wire will s-t-r-e-t-c-h to approx 100 metres before it repeats, so this should be plenty for this application. The gantries only ( no wires ) are to aid placement in odd situations and may help with doing crossovers and points. The end of line post is for e.g. Melling, Upper Hutt. The tees are handy for station dual platforms and Wellington yards. The 3 x gang can be used where required. There is now a left handed single and a right handed (mirrored) single catenary.

I have deliberately not excelled in detail to keep the overall route-build poly count down.

*Note, this model is aimed at TRS2009/TRS2010, but will work in TRS2006.

Enjoy, have lots of fun.


Cheers,
Trevor Burt a.k.a. Fender.

 

 

 

 

NZR Catenary Pack

 

   
DOWNLOAD
 

cat_pack.zip

(0.3 Mb)

TRS2009 & TRS2010

(will also work in TRS2006)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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