MONON-2 Install Instructions Version 10 http://mononrr.com/downloads/route/monon-route-download.htm Watch that web page for changes or update Monon items. ****************************************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************************************** Install Instructions Updates: Disregard the file "To_Install_MONON-2.txt" in the "Docs" folder. Use the "Read Me First MONON-2 Install Instructions version 10.txt" in the MONON-2 or "Docs" folder. Or use the UPDATED Install Instructions below. Updated Install Instructions----(10-13-2011 3:0 p.m. Eastern time zone). 5) Explained the snow.exe process more. 6) Added SR Roads 1.77 info for scenery update and download. Scenery Updates and Patch: Run them in order from web page download area and re run the snow.exe in the Monon-2 folder if you get a texture missing error while running in a winter simulation. MONON-2 Version 10 Updated Install Instructions 1) Move or delete (A MUST) any previous MONON-2 version in your Routes folder YOU RECEIVED FROM ME in your MSTS Routes folder, if you have it, if you do not have it, disregard this step. 2) Download the Monon-2_10 files to a temp directory and run the setup programs starting with number 1. Change the default install directory of: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator" when prompted if you need to. 3) If you DO HAVE X-Tracks installed, 3_18 or better, disregard this step. If you DO NOT have X Tracks installed, download and install it first. xtracks.zip 4) If you do not have MSTS New Roads Installed, download them from train-sim.com and install them second, get file: newrds.zip 5) If you don not have Scail roads 1.77, download them form 3DTrains and install them 3rd, get them at: http://www.3dtrains.com/downloads/scalerail/ http://www.3dtrains.com/forums/index.php?showforum=63 6) Go to the Monon-2 folder after you install the route and run the " Snow.exe" file. This will make snow terrtex files for the route to work in snow or winter environments. Launch snow.exe, click "Process" and wait for it to say: "Texture copying complete" Click "OK" and the program will finish and close by itself. This will take serveral minutes, ensure you let it finish! 7) The route comes with default activities and explore paths. They REQUIRE the BLW/ZT Monon Equipment Packs, Free bonus packs and the Free L&N pack. The Amtrak activities requires the default MSTS Dash 9 and Metroliner cars. See below subject "More downloads". If you do not want to get these packs, you MUST modify the activities to change or delete the activities and services for the route to run. 8) Ensure you have bin installed but is not required. But, it does fix the White Void issue this route like many others have without bin being installed. See the "White Void Fix for MONON-2.txt" document in the "Docs" folder. First time startup The first time you run the MONON-2 Simulation, MS Train Sim ....MAY.... build the terrain buffers (if so, this will take several minutes, this is normal and only happens once). ****************************************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************************************** ----------------------------------------------------------- MONON-2 This version is the Full MONON Railroad The Milwaukee Road Latta Division by Bedford Indiana Chicago, Chicago suburbs and Joliet, Illinois NYC P&E Crawfordsville to Indianapolis Sub ----------------------------------------------------------- Notes: Season swap for LF house shape Rail sounds swap for steam or diesel era. Car Spawner Swap for era change (Set to C Drive) It was created to run in all seasons. Requires Xtracks 3.18 or later be installed, file (trainsim.com - XTRACKS.ZIP). Requires MSTS New Roads be installed, file (trainsim.com - newrds.zip) . ACTIVITIES PROVIDED REQUIRES BOTH BLW/ZT Monon packs and both Bonus packs. Also requires the FREE L&N (free) pack. See notes below to get them. If you desire to not get them, you must modify the activities/services or delete them and then make an activity with a service. The Amtrak activities requires the default MSTS Dash 9 and Metroliner cars. ------------------------------------------------------------ MONON REPLICA and ERA Equipment may be found at: BLW-ZT-Monon Equipment packs: http://www.valleypass.com/Sales/Sales.htm http://www.valleypass.com/Sales/Monon.htm (Required or you must change or replace the Activity and Service in the Activity Editor) http://www.valleypass.com/Sales/Monon2.htm (Required or you must change or replace the Activity and Service in the Activity Editor) valleypass.com Forum (Members free download updates) http://www.valleypass.ca/Sales/BLW/Monon_Caboose_Bonus.zip (Required or you must change or replace the Activity and Service in the Activity Editor) http://www.valleypass.ca/Patch/Monon_Pack_Upgrade.zip (Required or you must change or replace the Activity and Service in the Activity Editor) Http://www.valleypass.ca/Rick/BLWZTMonon2Bonus.zip (Required or you must change or replace the Activity and Service in the Activity Editor) L&N http://www.valleypass.com/Sales/L&NFree.htm (Required or you must change or replace the Activity and Service in the Activity Editor) http://www.valleypass.com/Sales/L&N.htm L&N Caboose (ex-Monon) http://www.valleypass.com/files/Download.htm (http://www.valleypass.com) Caboose is in the Members area Amtrak http://www.valleypass.com/Sales/AMT_SE.htm Cabs for above F units (upgrade) http://www.valleypass.com/Sales/NewCab.htm Note that these are payware or freeware for at Valleypass. http://www.valleypass.com/ For the bonus/free packs you may be required to join. ----------------------------------------------------------- Missing files If you have any errors in the simulator of missing files, please note the location or milepost, the filenames and email me (address is at the bottom of this document) and I will make an installable patch for EVERYONE................ ----------------------------------------------------------- MONON-2 Version 10 Creation The joining of the original MONON and CHILAND Routes created the MONON-2 route by me (Rick Berg). There is a credits document in the "Docs" folder of the route. This software is freeware may not be sold. This is a builders copy, you may change it as desired. Install at your own risk. ------------------------------------------------ Rick B. bergrk@gmail.com http://mononrr.com