TrainSimulations: Sand Patch (CSX Mainline Subdivision) Development Thread

[landnrailroader]

Yes, definitely a keeper. I'll take your word for it, I was working for CSX in that period and I don't recall it being called "Mainline". That was the Louisville to Nashville segment of the former L&N. Wasn't this called the "Keystone" or was that the part from Connelsville to Pittsburgh.

landnrailroader

[rrdiesel87]

Jerry,

In this era, the "Mainline" name was a carryover from B&O days. After operations became fully consolidated, the line was officially re-named the Keystone Subdivision in 1991 specifically to avoid confusion with the L&N segment you mentioned.

[trainmanaustin]

Looks like you guys are knocking another one out of the park. This will definitely be a nice upgrade from the Mapleleaf tracks version.


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[rrdiesel87]

Work continues on Sand patch. Scenes shown are from areas between Mile 199 and Maxwell. The last screen at Maxwell is a good example of the miles of retaining walls that support the ROW along Wills Creek between Falls Cut and Red House Curve.

Falls Cut west portal


Falls Cut east portal


Shaffer's Run (Fairhope)


Fairhope


Maxwell ruins


Maxwell ruins

[CSXT Q-317]

Simply stunning. It is safe to say that TrainSimulations has the all-star team of Route Builders. Craftsmanship like this is beyond my capabilities right now. Awesome work.

[trainlover2923]

Just stunning. You guys just keep getting better and better. For sure on my list to buy

[yellowdog]

The terrain looks fantastic! I know this is still a WIP, but just fyi, the American flag on the cab of 6156 looks backwards--that is to say, that it is done as the flag is supposed to be displayed (stripes to "leeward"), but not as CSX ever displayed them. CSX had them with the stars on the left and the stripes on the right, regardless of which side of the cab they were on.

EDIT: I went back and looked at the recent SD70Ms. You got the flag right on the engineer's side of CSX YN2 4683, but incorrect on CSX YN3 4686

[rrdiesel87]

The terrain looks fantastic! I know this is still a WIP, but just fyi, the American flag on the cab of 6156 looks backwards--that is to say, that it is done as the flag is supposed to be displayed (stripes to "leeward"), but not as CSX ever displayed them. CSX had them with the stars on the left and the stripes on the right, regardless of which side of the cab they were on.

EDIT: I went back and looked at the recent SD70Ms. You got the flag right on the engineer's side of CSX YN2 4683, but incorrect on CSX YN3 4686

The YN2 units are just a personal thing for now as that livery is too new for the 86-89 time period. CSX "should" have followed US flag code to begin with lol.

[rrdiesel87]

These scenes are from Redhouse Curve and the northern part of Hyndman. The railroad exits the Wills Creek gorge and winds down through an open valley passing Brackens and Hoblitzell before reaching the terminus of the east slope at Hyndman. The PRR once interchanged with the B&O at Hyndman. Remnants of the ROW and interchange could still be seen at Hyndman in the late 1980s. A portion of the old third main was also still in place and was used occasionally for MOW use. This area is still a major WIP.

Redhouse Curve.


Overview of Hyndman.


Wills Creek crossing.


Remnants of the PRR Interchange and a privately owned caboose.


The Hyndman freight shed.


Part of the interchange and third main with new Scale Rail "C" textures used for "deferred maintenance" track.

[qballbandit]

Stellar work and pics Is the water in the creek painted or an actual water texture? It is incredibly natural looking.

[Rick-MONON]

Excellent work

[rrdiesel87]

Stellar work and pics Is the water in the creek painted or an actual water texture? It is incredibly natural looking.

Thanks Neil...The creek is painted directly on the tile using two parts. The first layer is the creek bed, the second is Scott Brunner's watertop.ace with very low opacity. I plan on using traditional water tiles as well in flatter terrain.

[qballbandit]

Thanks for the explanation. I believe I have Scotts file, so this is a method for me to start experimenting with.

[CSRX]

Thanks for the explanation. I believe I have Scotts file, so this is a method for me to start experimenting with.

It's something I did with my own route, but it doesn't look nearly as good as what Andrew has pulled off here.

[Fish4890]

any other work with this yet im not suprised this wasnt set in the 2020s Sand Patch era