and here goes another problem. i have a func_tracktrain that has a train control that runs along path_tracks on my map. i ran it in halflife and it works well but when i run it in dod the train is face first half way buried in the ground. dod has all the functions needed to set up a player controlled train as far as i know. with halflife i have to set the train facing due east, does it need to face a diffrent way with dod?or does dod not like player controlled trains?

You are right, the round starts and the tracktrain goes kaput. There are a few things that work in hl and not in dod
You're guess is as good as mine whether its broken on purpose or not. I think they screwed up the tracktrain so no-one can make a tank, but i have no clue ..

If anyone out there knows for sure that you can or cant use func_tracktrain pls post a reply.