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30 minutes ago, Class158 said:

Unsure whether the bit.ly link is supposed to still work, but it doesn't work for me anymore. Is it just me or has it happened to anyone else? Has the link been removed?

Hi

The bit.ly link has probably expired now. Best to go direct to the website pipnbean.com

Phil

'Change at' and 'Via' requests all noted. I'll try and include in the next version release. 

6 minutes ago, two tone green said:

Steam era pre Beeching, yes please. Lots of stations for West Wales required. 

The current BR version has every passenger station ever opened, so all pre Beeching are there

Hi Steve

I've had to change the licencing ID since v1.0 so if you download and install the latest send me the new system code and I'll send you a new unlock code that will work with this version and any future updates 

Hi all

Some progress on iOS and android versions and a steam era version, but due to other work commitments it's very stop start and slow.

Would expect mid year until able to release anything.

The current windows versions (BR and 2k) are now on version 1.3  

...and for those that don't want/have a PC next to their layout (exhibition layouts?) I'm currently working on a small 60x60mm button operated 'player'.

It's capable of playing upto 255 pre-recorded announcements/sounds selectable from an 8x8 button matrix and has a built in audio amp so you'll just need a speaker and 5v or 12v power.

Announcements can be user generated using the new recording feature on the Announcement Generator software and saved onto microSD card or maybe supplied pre-programmed.

No firm costs yet but probably going to be around £40 for the unit with a blank microSD

Would there be any interest in this?

Hi Neal

An iOS and Android version is being planned but it will be some months away. It will need completely re-writing in a different programming language, tested, sent for approval

by Apple/Google (and paid for) for it to be available in their stores, which unlike windows/mac is the only way to distribute apps/software. 

It will happen...it's just going to take awhile 

I've put a quick demo video of the new BR version on youtube so that anyone can see what it looks/sounds like without having to install it.

 Train Announcement Generator - British Railways

Phil

Hmmmm...think I may of found the voice to use

Platform 11

Guess I'm going to be busy again 

If I can find a suitable 1920's>40's voice (plum BBC voice I think it's called!) and a spare 500 hours I'll see if I can do a 'Big Four' version to complete the set 

I'll send you a replacement file that says To instead of Service to, but afaik announcements were never made like that.

The 08 30 to London could sound like the 08 32. That's why they always have 08 30 service to or 08 30 train to.

Phil

28 minutes ago, two tone green said:

Thanks Phil. Key received and it’s seems to work well. Thanks

 

By way of a suggestion, could we have in the service selection box ‘nothing’ so it does not announce anything for the service just the rest of the info. 
 

Would fit in a bit better for my late 50’s early 60’s era of my layout for some of the operations I have in mind. Thanks. 

It's already there...sort of

Just select 'Service' (bottom of second column). It will then just say "the 12:35 service to wherever"

8 minutes ago, two tone green said:

The code is 6e78606d

Email sent

7 minutes ago, two tone green said:

I logged into my account, I have a paid for key, and ordered the new version which went through and shows as order complete but no down load. 
Order number #942.

Using the link in the email takes you to a page that just says no file defined. 
 

Any suggestions please. 

 

Hi Andy

Probably a glitch on the website as I've been updating stuff

I've refreshed your order if you can try again...if it still doesn't work just start a new order.

When you do get it installed send me the system id code and I'll generate a free new unlock code for you as your old one won't work on it.

regards

Phil

36 minutes ago, JohnR said:

HI Phil,

I've tried to use the Demo but it says my trial has expired. 

 

Is this because I downloaded the original version for trial?  Its really the BR 70s/80s version I wanted. 

Hi John

Sorry about that...I missed a comma out in ~60000 lines of code!

If you uninstall, re-download from the website and re-install it should now work ok

Phil

 Departure Announcement Generator British Rail version is now available for download 

https://www.pipnbean.com/product/train-announcement-generator-british-railways-demo/

This evaluation has the following limitations:
This is a time limited (3 days) demo of the Train Departure Announcement Generator BR

Only stations beginning with the letter 'A' will be available to use

Upgrade to the full unlimited version by purchasing a licence key

This will install as the full working version for anyone that has installed the previous version and purchased a licence key (on the same PC)

No user instructions yet but I'm sure you can figure most of it out!

Phil

Just a quick update

The BR version is almost ready for release and all going well will be available by this coming weekend.

Contains every british passenger station ever opened...over 8900 of them!

Added the ability to directly record the announcements in mp3 or wav format for use in Railmaster, Train Sim, Mp3 players etc...

Audio is now split into stereo channels. Announcements and station sound effects will only come from the left speaker, all other effects (weather, birds, church bells, etc) will come from the right speaker. This allows you to place one speaker under the station and a 'atmospheric' speaker elsewhere (under the village/town?)

Choice of 3 types of BR chimes, 3 tone, 4 tone, Birmingham New Street tone, or none.

Phil

On 23/10/2021 at 16:57, Mallard60022 said:

Surround Sound so a layout sounds like the 'actual' Countryside your model is based in and then the Train has/Trains have appropriate sounds as it/they run/s through it, instead of just the loco making a tinny sound that is rather weak and boring (as on most steam models). Available for DC and DCC and adapt able by the lay-person rather than some clever Puter geek (many of whom are fine people as I have met them). 

Apart from that, actual mini passengers and figures that can move around when required.

Pip E Dream

Surround Sound for model railways  I'm working on it now 

Here's a screenshot of it running within a virtual windows 7 machine on my MacPro

You can download a Windows 7 dvd image file from here:

https://www.softlay.com/downloads/windows-7-ultimate

Select the 64bit version

You'll be able to try it out for 90 days before you need to register 

Install Windows 7 virtual machine in VirtualBox:

https://o7planning.org/11883/install-windows-7-virtual-machine-in-virtualbox

Once it's up and running install the Announcement Generator on the Windows 7 and all should work fine

Hope that helps

Phil

Hi Mike

The license key is linked to a single pc but I'm happy to supply a free extra key for your laptop, just let me know when you're ready and the laptop System ID code as shown on program start-up or in the settings page. The keys will work with the current version and the forthcoming BR version.

The BR version is almost finished, just got the 9000 stations (should be every passenger station ever opened in Briton!) to check and process...probably 2 weeks to finish and test.

A few screenshots of the progress so far

Hi all

Sorry for my absence over the last few months but a heavy workload, pandemic problems and other issues had delayed any progress on the BR version.

Good news is that I'm now actively beavering away on it and it will hopefully be ready for release within a month or so.

The 'contemporary' version, soon to be renamed something like 'Announcement Generator 2000+' is still available from the website and any licence code purchased for that

will also work with the upcoming 'Announcement Generator BR'

Phil - PipnBean.com

19 hours ago, Roy Langridge said:

There was the “The train standing at Platform X is not for public use.” Not sure if that is classified as generic or not.

 

Roy

Thanks, I'll add that

Yes, there will be as many generic & safety announcements as I can fit...so if anyone can think of any let me know and I'll try and add them.

Already have late running, 'Mr Sands to the booking hall please' and the 'no bins available please take litter home'