Passenger/Tourist/Commuter Route

[OSRFan]

Can anyone recommend a good short route that is good for passenger/commuter runs. I've tried Strasbourg, but don't like it because there is no way to turn a train at one end. I've noticed a museum payware route by Digital Rails. Does anyone have any info on that? Thanks in advance.

[oper190]

if you don't mind fictional, Full Bucket Line is good for commuter runs, and regular passenger and freight services. It's one of the shorter routes.

Edit- I have this version: Full Bucket Commuter: https://www.trainsim.com/forums/file...leid?fid=61437

[Orbita]

The Pacific Electric Watts Line is short and sweet. Runs from the downtown LA Station to the depot at Watts. A pretty underrated California route too might I add.

[ossie]

Depending on what you wanted in "short", eras, countries etc (and not driving commuter trains myself so I may be wrong) a couple that come to mind in the file library are the Blue Comet & PRR routes. PRR is huge but I'm sure there were a number of branch lines that were used for commuter traffic. There was also one that was released a number of years back that was set in and around NYC but for the life of me I can't remember the name or author. Hopefully someone else can chime in.

[llanning08]

The Newark & Jersey City v1.5 route is the one. It comes in the original and one modified by Ottodad with turnback loops making running easier. The PRR-ER v2 by Vince does have many classic commuter runs in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey for the PRR, Reading and CNJ. The track is there but most stations are not realistic which spoils the emergence factor somewhat if you actually have ridden these routes as I have. Vince's epic Long Island Railroad is mostly commuter lines and is well sceniced. The Blue Comet is also quite good for the commuter lines and overlaps the PRR-ER v2 in the New Jersey area.

[oper190]

Also the USA1A route is great for commuter and local runs. SEPTA runs Newark Del., to Philadelphia, and MARC runs Perryville, MD to DC, as well as all Amtrak services. Most if not all stations are represented.
Also there are stations on the other branches not covered in the original USA1 route, like DC Metro and in the Baltimore area. Parts of other lines are also included.

[Orbita]

Let's not forget the amazing Surfliner 2.3 for those who want to run passenger and commuter trains along the sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean.

[wmuzeke]

BNSF Glorieta Pass has the Rail Runner Express service. The file railrnp2.zip has 12 activities. They range in length from 40 minutes long to 1 hr 40 minutes.

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[eric]

I've noticed a museum payware route by Digital Rails. Does anyone have any info on that? Thanks in advance.

The IRM would not be a good commuter route because the main line in only 4 miles long. Periodically, the CNW Chicago route is available which would obviously be good for commuters.

There is also the MLT Greater Toronto Area route.

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