Charger is a brand new locomotive built by Siemens, for US rail network. It is being adopted by major operators in the USA and Canada to replace aging fleet of passenger locomotives.
Charger project was made as a part of Railway 2 USA extension for Cities Skylines, as a community project. In addition to engines, brand new ‘Venture’ coaches were also made.
In order to nail the accuracy, I consulted an actual train engineer who is driving American version of Charger. His feedback was used to improve the 3D mesh and technical statistics.
CHARGER
'Long Distance' version of Charger, with Phase 7 repaint, render from Marmoset Toolbag.
Meshwork.
Close-up look to front topology.
Close-up look for wheelset and details.
Interior lightning is simulated by creating the interior, then baking the light, followed by using Additive Shader, as Cities: Skylines doesn't normally support interior lightning, such trick was necessary.
Long Distance Charger, with 'Venture' coaches, made as a part of the project.
Long Distance Electric version of Charger.
'SC-44' version of Charger.
SC-42 version of Charger, operated by VIARail Canada.
Cascade version of Charger, operated in Northwest region of USA and Canada.
A fictional advertisement repaint, made for the release of Stellaris: Overlord DLC release.