A "Freshly Painted" Reskin of Ben Neal's C&O Class H8 Allegheny Steam Locomotive

Here's another reskin of Ben Neal's model of the C&O H-8 class 2-6-6-6 Allegheny simple articulated steam locomotive for Trainz that's available for downloading.  This one is a "freshly painted" skin.

You're need to first download the original version of Ben's locomotive from here -- then download the reskinned version from here (Google Drive.)  Please note: You'll need TS12 for this version to work. 

These new skins were made from  textures created by Simon van de Laak, modified for use with Ben's H-8  by Trainz user wva-usa.

Comments or questions about the skins can be posted on the Trainz forums in this thread. 

Auxiliary Water Tender for the C&O Class H8 Allegheny Steam Locomotive

The BETA version of the auxiliary tender is now available for downloading.  An updated version will be posted when its available.  Feedback on the model is welcome in this thread at the N3V Trainz forums.

This is a fictitious model of a C&O auxilary tender than never existed.  I created this model using meshes and textures created by Simon van de Laak along with meshes I created myself in Gmax. This aux tender is designed for use with Ben Neal's H-8 and requires the tender trucks from his model. Ben's original Trainz H-8 files can be found at http://steammachine.com/bdaneal/ -- the aux tender files can be found (here) at http://wvrailroads.blogspot.com/.

The BETA version of the aux tender can be downloaded here (Google Drive).

A special "freshly painted" reskinned version of Ben Neal's H8 Trainz model (shown below) is also being made available for Trainzers who might wish to run the H8 in excursion service.  Who knows? Maybe someday an H8 will be restored, in which case an aux tender would probably come in handy on long excursions. :)

The download link is available here.

Three More Virginian Class AG 2-6-6-6 Blue Ridge Steam Locomotive Reskins

Here's a second set of reskins of Ben Neal's model of the Virginia AG class 2-6-6-6 Blue Ridge  simple articulated steam locomotive for Trainz available for downloading. Differences from Ben's original textures are subtle but noticeable.

You're need to first download the original version of Ben's locomotive from here -- then download the reskinned versions from here (Google Drive.)  Please note: You'll need TS12 for either version to work.

The 3 new skins are shown in the pic (from left to right): one weathered AG with whitewalls and (dirty) white trim, one "backshop fresh" AG with whitewalls and white trim, and one "backshop fresh" AG with no trim and blackwalls.

These new skins were made from  textures created by Simon van de Laak, modified for use with Ben's H-8  by Trainz user wva-usa.

Comments or questions about the skins can be posted on the Trainz forums in this thread.

Two new reskins of Ben Neal's Virginian Class AG 2-6-6-6 Blue Ridge Steam Locomotive

I'm making two "new" reskins of Ben Neal's model of the Virginia AG class 2-6-6-6 Blue Ridge  simple articulated steam locomotive for Trainz available for downloading. Differences from Ben's original textures are subtle but noticeable.

You're need to first download the original version of Ben's locomotive from here -- then download the reskinned versions from here (Google Drive.)  Please note: You'll need TS12 for either version to work.

Click here to view pic enlarged

The two new skins are shown on the right side of the photo; Ben's original model on left. Click here to view an enlarged version of the photo.

These new skins were made from  textures created by Simon van de Laak, modified for use with Ben's H-8  by Trainz user wva-usa.

Comments or questions about the skins can be posted on the Trainz forums in this thread.

Two new reskins of Ben Neal's C&O Class H-8 2-6-6-6 Allegheny Steam Locomotive

I'm making two "new" reskins of Ben Neal's model of the C&O H-8 class 2-6-6-6 Allegheny simple articulated steam locomotive for Trainz available for downloading. Differences from Ben's original textures are subtle but noticeable.

You're need to first download the original version of Ben's locomotive from here -- then download the reskinned versions from here (Google Drive.)  Please note: You'll need TS12 for either version to work.  

Click here to view pic enlarged

The two new skins are shown on the right side of the photo; Ben's original model on left. Click here to view an enlarged version of the photo.

These new skins were made from  textures created by Simon van de Laak, modified for use with Ben's H-8  by Trainz user wva-usa.

Comments or questions about the skins can be posted on the Trainz forums in this thread.

Civil War Era Archroof Box Cars for Trainz

W&A #101 Box Car

This Trainz model of a freelance American Civil War era archroof box car, as shown at left, is nowe available at the Trainz Download Station (DLS).  The model will work with Trainz versions TC3, 2009, and 2010. I plan to make a TRS2004 and TRS2006 version of the car available soon.

Search for KUID 123250:1141 at the DLS, or use this link to install the car via the Trainz Content Manager.

Car #101 is gray in color, and lettered for the Western & Atlantic Railroad (W&A).

W&A Box Car #110

A yellow version of the box car (#110)  painted to match Pencil42's Western & Atlantic Railroad (W&A) passenger cars, is also available on the DLS.

Search for KUID 123250:1142 at the DLS, or use this link to install the car via the Trainz Content Manager.

W&A Box Car #301

Car #301 varies slightly from the other two cars. It should be available on the Trainz Download Station (DLS) within a day or two.  Please check back here regarding availability.

Woodbeam Trucks

To use the car, you'll also need to download and install the following two trucks -- one with brakes and one without.  These trucks are for Trainz TC3, 2009, and 2010.  TRS2004/2006 versions will be available shortly.

Search for KUID2:123250:10014:1 and KUID2:123250:10015:1 at the DLS, or use the following links to install the woodbeam trucks with brakes and woodbeam truck without brakes using the Trainz Content Manager.

Civil War Era Conductor's Car for Trainz

W&A Conductor's Car #10

This Trainz model of a freelance American Civil War era Conductor's Car, as shown at left, should be available at the Trainz Download Station (DLS) later today. A conductor's car is just another name for a caboose car. This model will work with Trainz TC3, 2009, and 2010. I plan to make a TRS2004 and TRS2006 version of the car available sometime soon.

Search for KUID 123250:1137 at the DLS, or use this link to install the car via the Trainz Content Manager.

W&A Conductor's Car #11

A gray-colored version of the Conductor's Car, also lettered for the W&A RR, is now available on the Trainz Download Station (DLS).

Search for KUID 123250:1140 at the DLS, or use this link to install the car via the Trainz Content Manager.

Woodbeam Trucks

To use either car, you'll also need to download and install the following two trucks required for the conductor's car.  These trucks are for Trainz TC3, 2009, and 2010.  TRS2004/2006 version will be available shortly.

Search for KUID2:123250:10014:1 and KUID2:123250:10015:1 at the DLS, or use the following links to install the woodbeam trucks with brakes and woodbeam truck without brakes using the Trainz Content Manager.

The Civil War Era Caboose Car

This is a freelance model of a conductor's car with a canvas covered, arched roof, from the era of the America Civil War (1861-1865) based on historic photographs and dimensional data of various cars from the period. Early caboose cars were typically "one of a kind", each fashioned from whatever box car might be available by the railroad's car builder shops -- the variety used and actual location of crew-conveniences such as doors, windows, ladders, steps, etc. varied during the period.

Visit this page to view a photo showing a conductor's car on the Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad during the American Civil War.