Done:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3329334981
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3329335156
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3329335273

These props will be added to the SW Modelpack.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=147812851

Ah I see.

That would also be a possible solution to fix this problem.
I would take the original PHX cross tracks, decompile the props and put them in Blender(3DProgram).

Then I just change the gaps in the model and physic the way you show in your screenshots.
After recompiling they would be done. I don't know when I can do that.

But where to put the new models? A new addon seems a bit much.
I could add them to my SW Modelpack addon.

What dou you think?

Originally posted by FruitBerry:

... Now I have thought about this idea for a bit because sometimes if the hit-box of a prop is too thin, it can have high potential going through other props or even falling through the map. So when I say thinner flanges, I'm talking thin enough to stay on and fit through the Cross tracks but not too thin to go through other props whilst keeping that wiggle. If this idea unfortunately does not work, I'll be 100% understandable that this issue is beyond fixing.

You understand it flawlessly!

I could make the flanges thinner.
But I need to keep that wobble.
I would loose that wobble if I spread the thin flanges to much to go through the PHX crossings.

The wobble I'm talking about is also necessary to drive in tight curves with train cars that have only 2 axles and no boogies.

You may wonder: Why is that so?
It's because of my train coupler hinges. Their are not moveable like in real life. My trains and wagons are just connected with one BallSocket. Not a moving hinge arm.

So, updating my phx sliders would result in reworking the whole coupling mechanism.
And only for making my trains able to drive over a cross piece seem a bit too much, to be honest.

If I ever rework the coupling mechanism, I would also change the sliders.
But that seems far away in the future at the moment. No hard feelings.

Here is a first test of the new ST3-Tram slider:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG6qX5DU9_g

This is just a test, not the final version!
I need to do more tests to be sure all works fine with more then one tram.

Like 3-4 tram coupled together.

If the updated version of the slider works fine, I will release the update with next upcoming stuff we working on!

I checked the crossings again in GMod, both, PHX and Ron's, the spaces are to tight for sliders. You can see they are made for wheels not sliders.

Ron's crossing is even tighter as far I can tell. Would be difficult to create a good and stable slider for the ST3-Tram. But I try my best.

All my sliders need that wobble, otherwise they are not useable on all sort of railway that exist out there. May as addons or railway on maps.

Changing them is bound with high risk that some track packs or maps aren't supported anymore and I try to avoid that.

Hiho FruitBerry!

First, very detailed report here, I appreciate that!

The thing is, I played GMod that long that i was present when they added the PHX props to GMod. Before that time, the PHX props and tracks were only a addon for the game.

I tell you that because the crossings are meant for the PHX wheels and not the sliders unfortunately. Even the PHX sliders will get stuck on them, so there is nothing I can do to fix that I guess.

Oh and another info, one of the PHX switches have brocken physics:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3327930266
At the part of the switch where the curve is, 2 physics pieces are not present, so be careful.

And for Ron's crossing I try to change the ST3-Tram slider so it will fit.
But I cant promise anything at the moment.

I also want to add more train cars to the addon but other things have higher priority now.

But it seem to be a nice idea, but at the moment not possible.
Because of the very big todo list.

I will come back to this idea later after if I have more time to work on it.

Hm yes, a dedicated passenger train like subway/metro could be possible but no high speed train I'm afraid. I could make one in the future. But at the moment I have already a few trains on the todo list. So it could take a while.

A controllable rocket turret could be possible.
But a smaller version where you have to enter and act as a gunner.
It would not automatically attach to the truck/train but you could use the weld tool.

The HIMARS is not possible for me and also not the icbm launcher.
Rockets that are this big need proper explosions and good visuals.
This is not my strength. I have to say no.

The minesweeper...
I have also to say no for this.

And for your question of more military vehicles:
I could modify my motorcycle, so the sidecar have a mounted MG.
That could be possible and the only stuff I could imagine.

By: SligWolf

Originally posted by SligWolf:

To your first suggestion:
I have to say no. I work at the moment on a new truck update and other things will come after it. The trucks have enough content for now.

To your second suggestion:
Yes that will be added.

To your third suggestion:
The signs are a thing that I want to add to my prototype of the SW Train Controller if it's not much trouble to implement them ofcourse.

They will work with skins. These skins will show the speedlimit and my trains will detect that, no need for a propertiese menu. The wiremod I/O is something that I will think about and not saying direct yes to it.

But all in all, I try to add this.

To your last suggestion:
Ofcourse I know these trucks but I also have to say no to this.