Saturday, December 11, 2010

New airplane: Douglas DC-5

The Douglas DC-5, the least known of the famous DC airliner series, was a 16-22 seat, twin-propeller aircraft intended for shorter routes than the DC-3 or DC-4. However, by the time it entered commercial service in 1940, many airlines were canceling orders; consequently, only five civilian DC-5s were ever built. With the Douglas Aircraft Company already converting to war production, the DC-5 was soon overtaken by events, although a limited number of military variants were produced.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Wikipedia):
SeriesDouglas DC-5
Length18.96 m
Wingspan23.77 m
Empty weight6.24 t
Power2 x 671 kW
Cruise speed325 Km/h
Capacity18-24

Here are some pictures of this aircraft.

US Navy Douglas R3D-2


US C-110 transport aircraft


DC-5 KLM


Simutrans object data:

TypeAirplane
NameDouglas DC-5
FreightPassengers
Capacity22
Power1270 kW
Max.Speed325 Km/h
Intro Year1940
Retire Year1949


You can download the addon in the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this airplane check the following links:

Friday, December 10, 2010

New airplane: Douglas DC-9

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (initially known as the Douglas DC-9) is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner. It was first manufactured in 1965 with its maiden flight later that year. The DC-9 was designed for frequent, short flights. The final DC-9 was delivered in October 1982.
The DC-9 was followed in subsequent modified forms by the MD-80, MD-90 and Boeing 717. With the final two deliveries of the 717 in 2006, production of the DC-9/MD-80/90/717 aircraft family ceased after 41 years and nearly 2,500 units built.

Series 10: The original DC-9 (later designated the Series 10) and was the smallest DC-9 series. The Series 10 was similar in size and configuration to the BAC One-Eleven and featured a T-tail and rear mounted engines. A total of 137 were built.

Series 20: This was designed to satisfy a Scandinavian Airlines request for improved short field performance by using the more powerful engines and improved wings of the Series 30 combined with the shorter fuselage used in the -10. Ten Series 20 aircraft were produced.

Series 30: The -30 was the definitive series, produced to counter Boeing's 737 twinjet, with 662 produced, accounting for about 60% of production. The Series 30 entered service with Eastern Airlines in February 1967.

Series 40: This further lengthened version entered service with SAS in March 1968. With a 6 ft 6 in (2 m) longer fuselage, accommodation was up to 125 passengers. A total of 71 were produced.

Series 50: The -50 was the largest DC-9 to fly. It features a 2.49 m fuselage stretch and seats up to 139 passengers. It started revenue service in August 1975 with Eastern Airlines and included a number of detail improvements, a new cabin interior, and more powerful engines. McDonnell Douglas delivered 96, all as Model DC-9-51.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Wikipedia):
SeriesDouglas DC-9-10Douglas DC-9-30Douglas DC-9-50
Length31.82 m36.37 m40.72 m
Wingspan27.25 m28.47 m
Power2 x 62.3 kN2 x 68.9 kN2 x 71.2 kN
Cruise speed903 Km/h917 Km/h898 Km/h
Capacity (typical)90115135

Here are some pictures of this aircraft.

A New York Air DC-9-32, 1983


Two British Midland DC-9s at Teesside Airport in 1994.


DC-9-10 Delta / DC-9-30 Aserca / DC-9-50 Delta


Simutrans object data:

TypeAirplane
NameDouglas DC-9-10Douglas DC-9-30Douglas DC-9-50
FreightPassengers
Capacity90115135
Power4120 kW4540 kW4690 kW
Max.Speed903 Km/h917 Km/h898 Km/h
Intro Year196519671975
Retire Year198219841992


You can download the addons in the original liveries at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this airplane check the following links:

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

New airplane: Douglas DC-8

The Douglas DC-8 is a four-engined jet airliner, manufactured from 1958 to 1972. Launched later than the competing Boeing 707, the DC-8 nevertheless established Douglas in a strong position in the airliner market, and remained in production until 1972 when much larger designs, including the DC-10, made the DC-8 obsolete. Relegated to second-line duties, details of the DC-8 design allowed it to hold slightly more cargo than the 707; dozens of re-engined examples remain in freighter service to this day, while commercial 707 service had largely ended by 2000.

The DC-8 Series 30 is a re-engined version built from 1960, with strengthened fuselage and landing gear, as well as a one-third increase in fuel capacity. A total of 57 DC-8-30s were produced, which could transport up to 176 passengers in economy class at a cruise speed of 946 Km/h.

The DC-8 Series 60 is a new modification made in 1967 to achieve high capacity transport for medium range. The fuselage was stretched 11 meters, for a total of 57.1 m. long. A total of 88 DC-8-60s were produced, which could transport up to 259 passengers in economy class at a cruise speed of 959 Km/h.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Wikipedia):
SeriesDouglas DC-8-30Douglas DC-8-60
Length45.87 m57.10 m
Wingspan43.41 m45.24 m
Empty weight60.8 t66.36 t
Power4 x 74.7 kN4 x 84.5 kN
Cruise speed946 Km/h959 Km/h
Capacity (typical)124180
Capacity (maximum)176259

Here are some pictures of this aircraft.

DC-8-32 of Overseas National Airways in Zurich, 1975


Air Canada DC-8-61 at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport


DC-8-30 United Airlines / DC-8-60 Air Canada


Simutrans object data:

TypeAirplane
NameDouglas DC-8-30Douglas DC-8-60
FreightPassengers
Capacity176259
Power9880 kW11135 kW
Max.Speed946 Km/h959 Km/h
Intro Year19591972
Retire Year19671980


You can download the addons in the original liveries at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this airplane check the following links:

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 334

This is a series of 28 diesel-electric locomotives, used mostly to pull "Talgo" express passenger trains. These locomotives have been built by Vossloh in their Albuixech (Valencia) factory. Some components used in the construction of these locomotives are taken from retired 333 locomotives.

This locomotives have 2536 kW of power and a maximum speed of 200 Km/h. They are the most modern diesel locomotive class used in Spain.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Weight: 90 t
  • Max. speed: 200 Km/h
  • Engine power: 2536 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 334.015 locomotive, in Salamanca
Picture by Manuel Marcos


The 334.019 locomotive, pulling a passenger
train in the line from Salamanca to Hendaye
Picture by Jean-Pierre Vergez-Larrouy


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 334
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power2536 kW
Max.Speed200 Km/h
Intro Year2006
Retire YearN/A


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 2006. A standard length of 8 has been used for this locomotive.

You can download the addon in the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Monday, November 8, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 333

The Renfe Series 333 is a high power diesel locomotive built in the 70s. There was the need of a diesel locomotive capable of pulling both express passenger trains and heavy goods convoys, and also a speed of at least 120 Km/h was desired.

This locomotive, with a power of 2462 KW and reaching up to 150 Km/h was the solution. It has been one of the most powerful locomotives running along the spanish railways for many years.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from the El Ferrocarril, in spanish):
  • Units built: 94
  • Total length: 20.7 m
  • Total weight: 120 t
  • Top speed: 150 Km/h
  • Power output: 2462 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

Renfe Series 333 waiting for a night express
service, painted with the original livery


The 333.056 locomotive near Salamanca (jan-1999)
Picture by Manuel Marcos

Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Series 333
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power2495 kW
Max.Speed140 Km/h
Intro Year1974
Retire Year1994


The train has been coded into Simutrans with a maximum speed of 140 Km/h and 2495 kW of power. They are available from 1974 in original green and also grey & yellow versions.

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Sunday, November 7, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 319

This was a series of 106 diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by General Motors between 1965 and 1972. This class suffered many upgrades, being renamed to 319.2, 319.3 and 319.4.

One of the most important upgrades took place from 1988 to 1994, when the subclass 319.3 was created by upgrading the existing 319 locomotives; the most important change was the power, which was raised from 1475 kW to 1664 kW.

This locomotives have 1475 kW (319) and 1664 kW (319.3) of power, and a maximum speed of 120 Km/h. Their were mainly used to pull freight trains. They had the nickname of «Yankies» due to its american origin.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 18.55 m
  • Weight: 111 t (117 t the 319.3)
  • Max. speed: 120 Km/h
  • Engine power: 1475 kW (1664 kW the 319.3)

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 319.054 locomotive, in original livery
Picture by Vicente Miralles


The 319.304 upgraded locomotive, at A Corunha station (sep-2006)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


Simutrans screenshot (319)


Simutrans screenshot (319.300)


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 319Renfe Class 319.300
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power1475 kW1664 kW
Max.Speed120 Km/h
Intro Year19651988
Retire Year19882003


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 1965; in 1988 becomes available the upgraded 319.300. A length of 7 has been used, so they are a bit shorter than standard engines (8).

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 318

This was a series of 24 diesel-electric locomotives, used to pull freight trains. As the class 316 gave good results, RENFE decided to purchase more locomotives, but with increased power, composing the 318 class. These locomotives are now retired or sold to other countries.

This locomotives have 1477 kW of power and a maximum speed of 105 Km/h. They had the nickname of «Alcos» due to its american manufacturer name (ALCO).

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 18.0 m
  • Weight: 101 t
  • Max. speed: 105 Km/h
  • Engine power: 1477 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 318.001 locomotive, at Vilanova Railway Museum (apr-2003)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


The 318.009, painted with UNE freight livery (aug-2002)
Picture by Alberto López Torrea


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 318
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power1477 kW
Max.Speed105 Km/h
Intro Year1958
Retire Year1978


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 1958. A length of 7 has been used, so it's a bit shorter than standard engines (8).

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 316

This was a series of 16 diesel-electric locomotives, used to pull freight trains. These locomotives were built thanks to the global funding plan that the United States of America promoted to help Spain development in 1955.

This locomotives have 1195 kW of power and a maximum speed of 120 Km/h. They had the nickname of «Marilyn» due to its american manufacture.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 17.9 m
  • Weight: 109 t
  • Max. speed: 120 Km/h
  • Engine power: 1195 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 316.008 locomotive, pulling a freight train
Picture from www.wefer.com (unknown author)


The 316.015 locomotive, at Madrid Delicias Railway Museum (jan-2003)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 316
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power1195 kW
Max.Speed120 Km/h
Intro Year1955
Retire Year1975


This locomotive has been coded as a freight locomotive, available since 1955. A length of 7 has been used, so it's a bit shorter than standard engines (8).

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 311

This was a series of diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by MTM, Ateinsa, and Babcock & Wilcox, and have been used until nowadays as shunting engines by RENFE. There were built 60 locomotives of this class, and they are used to pull broken up trains, classifying cargo at stations or railway cleaning.

This locomotives have 785 kW of power and a maximum speed of 90 Km/h. They take their nickname «Mabi» from the capital letters of its three builders (M, A & B).

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Length: 14.2 m
  • Weight: 80 t
  • Max. speed: 90 Km/h
  • Engine power: 785 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 310.158 locomotive, pulling a freight train
Picture from www.wefer.com (unknown author)


The 311.109 at Sant Andreu, Barcelona (dec-2002)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 311
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power785 kW
Max.Speed90 Km/h
Intro Year1985
Retire Year2001


This locomotive has been coded as a medium power versatile locomotive, available since 1985. A length of 6 has been used, so that two of this locomotives would fit in 3/4 of a tile.

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

Monday, November 1, 2010

New locomotive: Renfe Serie 310

This was a series of diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by MACOSA between 1989 and 1991. The total production of this locomotive type is up to 60 units, and some units of this class are being moved to a new TMD (medium distance train) composed by eigth container platforms and two 310 locomotives, one in each edge.

This locomotives have 598 kW of power and a maximum speed of 110 Km/h. This is one of the latest shunting engines from Renfe.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Jorge Sanz's web site):
  • Weight: 78 t
  • Max. speed: 110 Km/h
  • Engine power: 598 kW

Here are some pictures of this locomotive. Click here to open a gallery where you can find some extra photos.

The 310.026 at Valladolid station (summer 2000)
Picture by Jorge Sanz Mongay


The 310.049 locomotive, pushing two closed
wagons at La Almozara, Zaragoza (jun-2002)
Picture by Alberto López Torrea


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data:

TypeDiesel Locomotive
NameRenfe Class 310
FreightNone
Capacity0
Power598 kW
Max.Speed110 Km/h
Intro Year1989
Retire YearN/A


This locomotive has been coded as a low power locomotive, available since 1989. A length of 6 has been used, so that two of this locomotives would fit in 3/4 of a tile.

You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links (in spanish):

Friday, September 24, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 6000

The Class 6000 is formed by 10 trainsets, built by CAF to increase the subway line #1 capacity. The first of them was pulled from Sabadell train station to Catalunya train station (Barcelona), where was moved into the subway network using the rail switch of that station. This class is the first to be adapted for spanish rail system (1668 mm rail width).

Each of the trainsets is formed by five cars, four of them equipped with four engines each for an output of 675 kW in each car. The whole trainset is able to carry up to 1117 passengers, and has a total length of 86.17 meters.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 18
  • Total length: 17.14 m
  • Total weight: 34.3 t
  • Capacity: 1117 passengers (all 5 cars)
  • Top speed: 80 Km/h
  • Power output: 675 kW
A Class 6000 at Catalunya railway station
Photo by Victor Castañón (Wefer.com)


A Class 6000 train at Sagrera station
Photo by Maria José Luque (Wefer.com)


Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 6000Powered CarUnpowered Car
FreightPassengers
Capacity208221259
Power675 kW (double gear)0 kW
Max.Speed80 Km/h
Intro Year2007
Retire YearN/A

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

New locomotive: TMB Class 3000

The Class 3000 is formed by 18 trainsets, and the first of them begun to run on september of 1986, and the last one february of 1988. They always gave service to the subway line #3.

Each of the trainsets is formed by five cars, four of them equipped with four 150 Kw Mitsubishi engines each. The whole trainset is able to carry up to 778 passengers, and has a total length of 87.6 meters.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 18
  • Total length: 17.125 m
  • Total weight: 36.17 t
  • Capacity: 152-170 passengers
  • Top speed: 90 Km/h
  • Power output: 600 kW
A Class 3000 at Canyelles station
Photo by Marçal Guardiola (Wefer.com)


A Class 3000 trainset, reformed and with current TMB livery
Photo by Marçal Guardiola (Wefer.com)


Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 3000TMB Class 3000 Car
FreightPassengers
Capacity152170
Power600 kW (double gear)0 kW
Max.Speed90 Km/h
Intro Year1986
Retire Year2007

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 2000

The Class 2000 trainsets were built in 1992 to grant the service in the subway line #3 during the Barcelona Olympic Games. These vehicles were manufactured by CAF, Meinfesa, GEC-Alsthom and Mitsubishi Electric, and started service in three car composition.

After the Games, they were moved to the line #2, and later on they began to run in five car compositions. Today, these vehicles still run the line #4 service, where they were moved when they were replaced few years ago.

Between 1997 and 2001, fifteen more trainsets (named Class 2100) were delivered to further increase the service given in the line #2, specially after the line was redesigned and some extra stations were added.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 8 Class 2000 and 15 Class 2100
  • Total length: 17.125 m
  • Total weight: 36.17 t
  • Capacity: 862 passengers (5 car set)
  • Top speed: 80 Km/h
  • Power output: 2240 kW (5 car set)
A Class 2000 at Sacred Family Temple station in the old line #2
Photo from Wefer.com


A Class 2000 train at Paral·lel station
Photo by Maria José Luque (Wefer.com)


Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 2000
FreightPassengers
Capacity181
Power600 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed80 Km/h
Intro Year1992
Retire Year2007

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

New locomotive: TMB Class 1000

The Class 1000 trainsets were built by catalan companies M.T.M. and Macosa, using as the base for their work the designs made by german companies M.A.N. and Brown Boveri. The 10 first cars (1001 to 1010) were built at Germany, and arrived Barcelona by ship in 1970.

Due to their great results, more trains of this class were bought, which became the new Class 1100, despite the vehicles are almost identical.

These trainsets started to run in twin car convois, but very soon they were changed to double its original trainset composition, running in sets formed by four cars.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 50 Class 1000 and 54 Class 1100
  • Total length: 16.85 m
  • Total weight: 29.9 t
  • Capacity: 174 passengers
  • Top speed: N/A Km/h
  • Power output: 400 kW
A Class 1000 train with the newer white livery in 2003
Photo from Wefer.com


Some Class 1000 cars waiting to be scrapped
Photo from Wefer.com


Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 1000
FreightPassengers
Capacity236
Power400 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed60 Km/h
Intro Year1970
Retire Year1986

This trainset can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Monday, September 20, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 500

This train class is a shortened version of the 2000 class introduced in the line number 11 in 2003. These trains are compositions of only two cars, and they are so short because of the small distance between the stops of this subway line, making longer convois not profitable.

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 6
  • Total length: 17.14 m
  • Total weight: 36 t
  • Capacity: 174 passengers
  • Top speed: 80 Km/h
  • Power output: 560 kW
A Class 500 train, at Trinitat Nova station
Photo from Wefer.com


Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 500
FreightPassengers
Capacity173
Power560 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed80 Km/h
Intro Year2003
Retire YearN/A

This trainset (engine and car) can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

Sunday, September 19, 2010

New locomotive: TMB Class 400

This train class was introduced in the Barcelona «Transversal» subway in 1958. This series were very similar to the 200B, but they had improved tecnology. This was the last class built before the different subway companies in Barcelona merged in the Barcelona Metropolitan Railways (now TMB).

The real specifications for this vehicle were (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 60 engines + 20 cars
  • Total length: 16.5 m
  • Total weight: 40 t (engines), 28.2 t (cars)
  • Capacity: 30/36 seated, 160 standing
  • Top speed: N/A
  • Power output: N/A kW
First trainset of Class 400, introduced in 1958
Photo from Wefer.com


Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 400
FreightPassengers
Capacity190
Power320 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed55 Km/h
Intro Year1958
Retire Year1973

This trainset (engine and car) can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

New locomotive: TMB Class 300

This train class was produced between 1924 and 1970 (a very wide range), and was formed by several subclasses produced each to cover specific needs in the subway network of Barcelona.

One of these subclasses, the S type, was built for the Madrid subway, but finally was modified to run in the Barcelona subway network, wich had some small differences in its structure.

The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from WEFER.COM, in spanish/catalan):
  • Units built: 38 engines + 38 cars
  • Total length: 14.3 m
  • Total weight: 31.5 t (engines), 20.36 t (cars)
  • Capacity: 18 seated, 100 standing
  • Top speed: N/A
  • Power output: N/A kW
Class 300-C engine at Lesseps station, 1965
Photo from Wefer.com


Class 300-C car outside Lesseps depot, 1969
Photo from Wefer.com


Simutrans screenshot



Simutrans object data:

TypeElectric Locomotive
NameTMB Class 300
FreightPassengers
Capacity118
Power340 kW (double gear)
Max.Speed55 Km/h
Intro Year1962
Retire Year1970

This trainset (engine and car) can be downloaded at The Simutrans Boxroom.
For more information on this locomotive check the following links: