TS Marketplace: Sherman Hill Scenario Pack 01 Add-On DLC

The only problem that Ive had is that the UP Extra 3200 west part 2 will no load quoting/ unable to load file Tracks.bin-

The basis for the career scenarios I have played are realistic, but the execution of the game play in these scenarios is questionable. Following a superior train from the starting station or after being passed somewhere enroute adds realism and fun to the game, and it's also a good challenge especially in mountain territory to be running on Approach (yellow) signals for a while. But the game/scenario execution seems to totally ignore that railroad signal rules restrict freight speed to 30 MPH on an Approach indication and the result is lost time on the schedule the scenario is expecting for each target, accumulating until you get somewhere around 5 minutes late and the target time penalty jumps to minus 800 some-odd points essentially ripping out the carpet on any chance you thought you had to make a decent career score. The result of that, over the 4 or 5 scenarios I have played so far, is total disgust with the add-on. I just plain hit the quit button after 45 minutes of play when there was no chance of scoring above a zero because of the illogical penalties. If the scenario is intended to be a career (vs. standard) play then it should take into account actual train handling and not just be a challenging target timetable that is apparently based solely on maximum speed for each segment. While I have seen this same thing in various other career scenarios including those that come in DTG DLC add-ons, I expected better from the impression I gained in reading the reviews of this author's works. I would not recommend this add-on for anyone who plays the game with realistic train handling expectations unless you flat our don't care about the scores and the flashing point penalties. Personally I have trouble overlooking that when I paid for something containing only career scenarios.

Gary is one of the best when it comes to Train Simulator scenarios and this pack is no different. The scenarios are realistic and varied both in terms of rolling stock and types of work to be done. Definetely worth a purchase.

For the people who cannot obtain the gas turbine and the SD60M: Most people know that you can no longer buy both the SD60M and the gas turbine. It now comes with the Sherman Hill Route, but if you own it and you did not get it, write a ticket to dovetail games at their website and they will help you out. They will send you a few codes with the Gas Turbine, the SD60M, an army flat car, a box car, and a scenario. For this Add-on, you only need the SD60M and the Gas Turbine. Besides the needs for this add-on, here is what I think about it: The scenarios are great, they have many CPU's which work well, no bugs, and etc. If you have all the assets, then I would recommend getting it. In all, if you have all of the assets and need more scenarios to play, I would recommend this scenario pack.