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Hi I am clearly no expert on these matters but my understanding of what can and cannot be included in the catalogue largely depends upon the number of vertices and polygons that make up the model plus the licence approval from the original model maker. Some time ago another member Dad3335 very kindly supplied me with several models that have fitted nicely into several layouts but I understand in their current form would be unacceptable for the catalogue. They all run very nicely in my layouts and I would be more that happy to supply these to any other members who might like to use them. I've attached a screenshot of some that I am currently using. Kind regards Pete

@Neo In an earlier question under problems and solutions I asked the question if anyone knew how a section of virtual track could be altered so that it would remain visible when a layout is switched to simulation mode. The reason for this request is that virtual track is also perfect for things like hoses for fire engines, hoses for fuel tankers and hoses for filling station fuel pumps, all of which add considerable detail to a layouts content. Phrontistes suggested the possibility that you might consider providing such an alternative to the virtual track under the heading 'hose primitives' which would retain the current flexibility but would remain visible in both planning and simulation mode. Clearly if this were possible then this would be a great addition to the catalogue. Your views on this would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards Peter

Please forget my earlier comment, just found out how to sort it, many thanks once again. Pete

Hi Phrontistes Thanks for that, I was not aware that I could do that. In fact after looking through most elements of file manager I am still unable to see what might need to be altered in order to obtain this degree of added information. Perhaps I am overlooking the obvious or just being plain thick. I have now managed to get the 'in MBS house' version of explorer "export" to save to the complete directory as in file manager on my PC so both are now showing the modified date but I cannot see how to make any other changes but at least both versions are now on the same page, so to speak. Cheers Pete

Many thanks Goetz. I'll take a look later this afternoon. I hadn't realised that this was possible or indeed that I might have inadvertently changed it on the 21st April but mistake. Kind regards Pete

@Neo I'm curious, Several times during work on a layout I will both save and then export to the required file name. Clearly this is performed successfully because if I go into File Manager on my computer and select the file in question the information is absolutely up to date showing both the right time, date and amended file size. However if after completing the "export" save in the program I go back into "export" to check if the file has changed I can see that the file size has altered but the date and time of the save has not. For example. I might have saved the file this morning, 27/07/2025 at 10:15, but when I next go into the "export" section it is still showing a date of the 21/04/2025 15:38. In File Manager on my computer the date and time are perfectly correct. Is there a reason for this? In an effort to explain this difference I have attached 2 screenshots. I hope they help. Kind regards Peter

That sounds as though it would be a perfect solution. Fingers crossed that @Neo feel it a viable addition too. Cheers Pete

Dear fellow members In an effort to add greater realism to my layouts I have begun to use virtual track to simulate lengths of hose, either at a fuel station, see attached screenshot, or as water hose form hydrants or fire engines attending a fire. The only problem with this is that once you move from planning mode to simulation mode the virtual track completely disappears. Does anyone know if this can be reversed, or do you know of any other item in the catalogue that might be a suitable substitute. Thus far I have not been able to find an alternative. Kind regards Pete

Good afternoon Sualokink Very many thanks for taking the trouble to produce these stunning models in particular in right hand drive versions. Added to all of the other models you have created in right hand drive they help greatly to produce more realistic layouts for we minority members who drive on the left. The AEC Routemaster is iconic as you have mentioned, and as such lends itself perfectly to that of an open top city tour bus, whilst the Nbfl provides for a modern day to day city bus. Brilliant models, thank you. Pete

Thanks Wolfgang. I did ponder on just what I might need to change but as I was unsure I didn't want to make a mess of things. Now I can add yet more information to the old memory banks. Kind regards Pete

Hi Wolfgang Very many thanks for taking the trouble to provide me with a solution to my problem. It really is brilliant. Clearly the key is knowing, understanding and being able to execute Lua, something that I have no real understanding of. One element that I would like to change in your demo is the direction of rotation of the turntable owing to the fact that in my layout there are some old garages to the left of the fire engine so if this were to turn in the opposite direction it would miss these. All of that said I should also mention that a very good friend of mine has also provided me with a solution which also works perfectly and takes account of the garages. So now I have 2 solutions, both of which offer a different approach but nevertheless each has opened my eyes to alternative possibilities which will not only come in handy with this layout but will also help me greatly with other scenarios by enlarging my knowledge of how to approach certain problems, so once again very many thanks. Kind regards Pete

following on from my initial request and in an effort to clarify the issue. In properties for this model I need to be able to set Neigung to a 0.2 limit in forward motion, Drehen to 0.65 in forward motion and ausfahren to 0.2 also in forward motion. In the reverse operation all 3 need to reset to 0. Clearly this can be done in the properties window but I need to be able to make this happen via my EV and as yet cannot see how this can be done. I feel it must be possible otherwise what is the point of having these elements move in the first place, setting them manually rather defeats the object somewhat. All suggestions will be gratefully received Pete

Hi In my present layout I am utilising, amongst others, model Fire Engine ladders 18 (by seehund). Whilst I can set each of the components manually to achieve the correct position for each component I cannot find out how to do this in my EV. Setting the out outriggers (stuetzen) is easy enough but I also need to set the following to specific points Drehen to 0.65, Neigung to 0.2 and ausfahren to 0.2. This then allows for everything to look right in the layout, see attached screenshot. I have attached a test layout for the purpose of getting this right but thus far without any success. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be most appreciative. Kind regards Pete Fire engine test layout.mbp

Many thanks for the information. Once again I have learnt something today which will hopefully help me not to make the same mistake again. Best regards Pete

Hi Sualokink So I believe from HWB Berlin. I had noted that the model along with several others was accepted into the catalogue in September of last year. I am a little curious, was fmkberlin and seehund one of the same as both seem to add items to the catalogue on the same day or was that just a coincidence? Best regards Pete

@seehund Hi I am using several of your great model fire engines in my current layout, see attached screenshot. This layout is based on road traffic utilising right hand drive and whilst I realise that I need to compromise using many of the models in the catalogue which are currently only left hand drive this is a fact that can easily live with, although @SualokinKhas very kindly provided me with several right hand drive versions of his wonderful models. Anyway I digress somewhat. The purpose for my message is to see if it would be possible for you to supply, I believe it is called "swap texture" for one of your fire engine models, the one mentioned above. I have managed to modify each of the others by using a text box below the front windscreen, as per screenshot, and to do the same for the number plates but I cannot do this for the WLF model so if there is any possibility of making the required change to this model as well that I would be most grateful. Living in hope. Kind regards Pete

Hi Sualokink Yet more great models from the Sualokink stable. As yet I have not had time to check them out fully but hopefully that will be rectified later this evening. I can now update my police station with additional modern equipment. As always a right had drive version would be perfect but then it's not a perfect world anymore!!!! Best regards Pete

Hi Goetz That's brilliant, many thanks. I thought I had looked at all possible options, clearly I had not. Anyway, onwards and upwards now, thanks. Kind regards Pete

Hi to all my fellow MBS enthusiasts. This may seem like a very basic question but can anyone please tell me how to enable or disable the steam particle for, example, the above loco, in Event Management. Clearly it is possible to manually do so in properties but I am wanting to do this automatically through the EV. Kind regards Peter

Thank you @Sualokink, thank you @Neo. All is now working perfectly. Best regards Pete

You and me both. I simply put it down to yet another senior moment, I have lots of those, but it does cover a multitude if things. Best regards Pete

Hi Sualokink I notice that the door mirrors have now been attached to the RS3 version and work perfectly when the doors open but as yet none of the doors work with the RH drive version. No doubt you have this in hand but just in case I thought it worth mentioning. Best regards Pete

Hi Sualokink Well you've doner it yet again. Another superb model to add to your ever growing stable of wonderful models. A special thank you for the right hand drive version which is very much appreciated. Best regards Pete

Hi Goetz I have also noticed that due to so much meddling with the Bentley I seem to have a train or two out of position. This has now been corrected. You will also no doubt have numerous large question marks for both 2 trains, their carriages and a couple of cars. If this is any issue I can supply the appropriate file to correct this anomaly. These are The Flying Scotsman, The Mallard, and 2 BMW cars. Kind regards Pete

Having looked into this I can see my mistake, it should be a number and not a keyword. The sole purpose for this TC is to stop vehicles entering the level crossing if the way ahead is not clear, i.e. if the traffic light 'A' Nunthorpe Road is red. I've now made the correction. Many thanks Pete