Some news:
newS/Swen has given me permission to update the route so I have now started this work. Here is my plan:
- Update the overhead wires/catenary in those parts of the route that have the old Rail Simulator style wires.
Status: Update complete between Narvik and Katterat
- Adjusting track gradients. There are some very steep gradients in the route, but unfortunately it's impossible to change much of it without rebuilding major portions of the route. I will even out the gradients in areas where it can be done without too much work, and I'll also adjust gradient changes so they are smooth throughout the route.
Status: Gradients adjusted/smoothed between Narvik and Katterat
- Adjusting speed limits. This is a bit tricky as the real life route has changed quite a bit since Swen started working on the route, which means the route is a bit of a mix between different time periods. I'll make sure that all speed limits are reasonable and that there is correct signage to make sure speed restrictions don't come as a surprise.
Status: In progress
- Adjusting signalling and signage. This is close to perfect already thanks to Swen's attention to detail. I'll just make sure nothing is missing. I also plan to include the special type of block signal that exists in real life on the route between Kiruna and Riksgränsen (two aspect signal that shows flashing green when the next signal is at stop). The focus of this work will be on the Swedish side as I don't have full understanding (yet
) of the Norwegian signal system, and I also lack detailed info about the setup/location of all the signals (is this info available online for Norway?).
Status: Not started
- Adjusting markers for platforms, sidings etc. I'll update these where needed to make sure trains can be properly routed in scenarios.
Status: In progress
- Other changes. There will be some other minor changes as well, such as changing German style end of track buffers to the Swedish style in some places. I'll also adjust obvious errors in the scenery such as floating buildings or the station clock in Narvik that was running backwards!
Status: In progress
I plan to do this on the route between Narvik and Kiruna. Since the route is not finished to the east of Kiruna (no scenery, no signals etc.), I won't do any work on this part of the route. Maybe someone else will work on this part in the future.