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Model    : ATG Autotransportlogistic GmbH type 556 Laaes Autotransporter
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Released : 02/03/2002
Author   : MS Trainstop (mstrain.stopcom@skynet.be)
Support  : André Schachtschabel (amjschachtschabel@hotmail.com)
Repaint  : Francesco Albanese ( albanfranc-pasquale.albanese@fastwebnet.it) Vers. 16/10Tipo556 /2002

Information:
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The type 556 Laaes Autotransporter is used by ATG Autotransportlogistic GmbH, owned by Deutsche Bahn (75%) and Transwaggon (25%),
for transporting automobiles throughout Europe. Our version shows a model which can be seen in Brussels at the Volkswagen factory. 


Installation:
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- Unzip the file  in a new directory in your M.S.T.S./Trains/Trainset folder.

- Create a consist by using the MSTS Consist Editor or ConBuilder. See the important notes first.

  You are now ready to create a consist containing this model by using the Activity Editor
  supplied with Microsoft Train Simulator - the model will not be available in the simulator unless you do this.
  You can also use Conbuilder, this freeware package is available on the Internet.
  Please be aware that this model may or may not be compatible with all the engines and rolling stock that you
  have available. 
  Using ConBuilder 1.4.3. you will have an error because ConBuilder does not accept the BAR-coupling. If you continu you'll find
  that everything works.


Further Information about TS_laaes556-2 :
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- We have made  the repaint of 2 cars available: model A  -full car (front [A1] and aft [A2])
  The others cars :model A  : full car (front [A1] and aft [A2]) in others colours
                   model B  : Empty car with ramp (front [B1] and aft [B2])
                   model C  : Empty car with normal operations (front [C1] and aft [C2])
  you can found by Internet  in the folder  named  ATG type 556 Laaes .
- The wagons have Chain couplings. Between the front and after car of each version , we used an articulated BAR-coupling.
  A no.1 wagon connected to a no.2 wagon form a set which can not be decoupled in normal MSTS-operations!!. 

- You can make sets like:   
  A1-A2 + B1-B2 + C1-C2 or A1-B2 + B1-C2 + C1-A2 or any other combination as long you make a combination of 2 of these wagons.

- In order to make a accurate model to be used by most of the users it was impossible to show every detail. It has its effect on the
  framerate. So we had to skip part of the interior of the automobiles and some minor parts of the wagon.




Special thanks:
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The MS TrainStop team wishes to thank mr. Christian Hackelberg of ATG Autotransportlogistic GmbH for allowing us to use the information
on their website and for supplying us pictures to improve our model.

We also thank Roland, Sauna and DutchTrain for their final testing.


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Boring Bits:
1 This model may not be included on a CD distribution without first contacting myself to ensure you have the latest
  version and to receive permission - specifically no Beta versions can be placed on a CD.
2 The contents of this zip-file (models, textures, graphics...etc) is freeware and cannot be used commercially in any way.
3 You may place this on your website and place photo's of it anywhere you like and generally have lots of fun with it :)
4 If you repackage it for redistribution then this Readme and my name must remain intact and included at all times.
5 By using this model you agree that I am not liable for any damage it might cause to your life, your PC or your other rolling stock.

6 Reskins are only possible after our permission, due to the special agreement with ATG. We need a copy of your skin!!


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