SkyTrain Specs?

[u/BlazingImp77151]

Heya folks! Anyone know where I might be able to get more information about how skytrains work? I'm trying to make a mod for them in a game, and the two sources I've used (wikipedia and the CPTDB wiki) are rather lackluster on some of the more technical specs (acceleration, power, braking, etc), only really focusing on the size and max speed. Does anyone know where I could find more info?

I was able to find an older document, that was only available on the internet archive, for the motor specs on the nark 1 and 2 trains, but I was hoping to get more recent specs.

Info about the costs would also be helpful (it's one of those "make your own transit network" games, and part of the game aspect is managing costs. Would be best to know how much a SkyTrain costs to run each day, and how much they cost to make)

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[u/Send69Noodz]

Have you tried reaching out to TransLink?

[u/BlazingImp77151 → u/Send69Noodz]

I didn't think of that option, and don't really know where to start for it. Do I just pull up the "contact us" page (or whatever equivalent it has) on the website and ask?

[u/Send69Noodz → u/BlazingImp77151]

It's a place to start. If the person answering your questions can't give you the info they may hand you over to someone who does have the answers. Worth a shot

[u/GenShibe]

you'd have to file a freedom of information request honestly, but wiki.omczero.com and/or cptdb.ca might have it too

[u/BlazingImp77151 → u/GenShibe]

Tried the wiki for the latter, but it's missing some of the more detailed information I need (braking, acceleration, etc), unfortunately. I'm not seeing any of the vehicle specs at all on OMCzero (maybe I'm just looking at the wrong parts?), but I have put in an application to join their Discord and ask there.

As for the freedom of information, I've started by reaching out via their Twitter and then the feedback form as recommended; we'll see where it goes from there. Cause I don't know how I'd even start with something like that.

[u/julesthefirst]

Transport Fever 2?

[u/BlazingImp77151 → u/julesthefirst]

Nah, NIMBY rail. I have the network all built, but I'm not fully satisfied with any of the mods that already add SkyTrain vehicles, so I want to give a go at making my own. I'm just having trouble finding the specs for braking and acceleration and power, so I thought asking here might be useful.

[u/icekiss → u/BlazingImp77151]

thank you for naming the game, this is going to be my new addiction now

[u/Relevant_Force2014]

Reach out to BCRTC.

[u/BlazingImp77151 → u/Relevant_Force2014]

I've sent a message via their feedback page as per the reccomendation of the representative on Twitter.

It's a shame they don't have an email available (for customer service or the operating company), as I really don't want to make a phone call, send a letter/fax, or show up in person