The Beta 1 contains the following:
* Cantilever with various reaches (distance from post to track): 2.5m, 3.2m (default), 3.6m, 4.0m
* Each also has two levels of stagger: 23cm for straights, 38cm for curves
* Automatic placement tool for straights and curves. The game does not implement correct stagger unfortunately. Having seperate tools for curves and straights helps but still does not work 100% correctly. The straight tool uses only items with 23cm of stagger (the max stagger allowed on a straight). The curve tool only contains items with 38cm of stagger (the max stagger allowed on curves). To use the tools simply select the straight tool on straights and when you come to a curve select the curve tool. Then switch back when back on a straight. Then all you need to do is fill in the gaps between tools by selecting lofts --> misc tab and adding in the return and contact wires. If you wish to use only one tool you can do this and the curve is probably the best one to use.
* You can place OHLE on single track and 2 track layouts. For 2 track layouts it will automatically adjust for different track spacings (within reason).
* With 2 track layouts you have the option of having the same reach on for each cantilever in the pair but there are also different reach options (close to track on one side, further apart on other to allow for services (cables etc).
* I have added Midpoint anchors. This is a set of three masts (Mast 1, 2 and 3). Normally a run of masts is limited to no more than 30 items before the wire is changed to a new length. The mid point of 30 is 15. At the midpoint the wire is achored or fixed to prevent it being pulled or pushed along by the contact made with the pantograph of a train. THis is what the midpoint anchors do. Midpoint anchor 1 is labelled M1, anchor 2 is labelled M2, anchor 3 is labelled M3. There is an auto tool to place them and the wires can be joined to the standard masts in the usual manner.

Notes:
* I have included high res textures at the moment. They will be reduced for release as I have found I can reduce them by 3/4 and still look good.
* Enable Nobkins-->TransPennine to access the content
* The content all starts with OHE to make it easier to find.

If you have never used "new style" gantry tools then watch Darrens great videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRuCG7VByGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XZ_rBXTtmk


Feedback I would like
All feedback!

However, things I would like views on in particular:
* I have tried to optimise the items as much as possible. High detail close up but a 2nd LOD kicks in at 5m that is much lower. Can you see the lods change (look at the insulators to spot the switch if you can). Is this annoying? Should I increase it so the 2nd LOD comes in later? Doing so will mean that the high detail model is displayed for longer (performance???).


Enjoy

I will be working on headspan, portal and semi portal versions once I am happy with these. Learnt a huge amount along the way and I think I have rebuilt these close to 10 times already!

Cheers

Jim