The X factor

Trivia time again!

Difficulty: Classic Rock (if you know the oldies, and you appreciate the classics, then you know this answer without looking up wiki).

Q: What came before the GP50 and after the GP40-2?

A: While the SD family enjoyed a SD45 there was not a similar model for the GP family... but there was an X. The GP40X incorporated the latest technology of the time which would eventual be used in the GP50 and SD50, and boosted an extra 500hp over its older sister the GP40-2.

Though it there were only 20 units sold, and unlike is other kin like the GP39X, SD45X, and DDA40X, it is the only experimental unit in Class I service today.

Update: Extra Credit... Difficulty: Its my job (because I love the smell of diesel in the morning)

Q: BNSF has GP40X marked on the sides of their locomotives, but what is there true rating?

A: Sometime after BN and SF merged the 40X fleet was derated to 2500hp. On the books they are now listed as GP25X.

Progress GP40 (2013-06-15)

More work in progress from MadMike

And from myself (any guesses?)

Jerry's been working almost non-stop. My next post will cover what he has been up to.

Progress GP40 (2013-06-07)

Another work in progress from MadMike. Two more and we can apply for another license.

More to come this weekend.

Yes, They Will!

Today, Virtual Rail Creations has passed a milestone by completing a preliminary license agreement with CSX Transportation. This agreement, subject to final approval, will allow us to use several locomotive reporting marks that are owned by CSXT. These trademarks include Seaboard System, Chessie System, all CSXT paint schemes that have been used since the company's formation (except "How tomorrow moves"), and one more livery that has yet to be determined.

For more information on what we will be doing, keep tuning in to this blog, and keep up with the CSX link at the top of the page. We are also actively pursuing license agreements with other railroads so that we can bring you more of what you want to see in your game!

Its almost summer time... Is the AC working?

Again I shirk off my planned tasks to working on a part that has been nagging me for over a year. I always wanted an AC unit in my library for my super-detailing projects.

It has an interior part, but that will likely be textured with no 3D controls.

There are at least three more versions I need to do. Hopefully the we'll have an Indian Summer to use them.

Progress GP40 and GP40-2 (2013-06-03)

I got bored of messing with blueprints tonight. So I completed one of my side tasks.

MadMike also had a fairly productive night.

Just keep in mind that both are work in progress. There is plenty left to do.

We've added a few of our "Work-In-Progress" shots to the site

We've added a few of our "Work-In-Progress" shots to the site. Planning to provide more as we go along. Click HERE to go there.