Hi Folks,
Just figured I'd start a thread on my Route Project - another take on the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad. While Rich did an absolutely incredible job on his version - it was truly cutting edge at the time - it's a bit dated now. I couldn't even imagine attempting something like this in the early days of the tiny screen MSTS Editor - as oppsed to now with TSRE on 32" monitors at 2K resolution. A few things have bothered me enough to want to make some improvement. The available geo data has improved greatly over the years - so all new terrain mesh. Some of the track work was a bit like a rollercoaster - especially the branch to Port Morris - so I am working very hard to make absolutely smooth connections and grade transitions. I've been making my own vegetation for many years - attempting to hone my craft - so improved vegetation. I'm pretty handy with Blender - so improved models. The route will be set in 1950 - give or take - so the Alco RS3's will be the new kids on the block - while the roster will still be mostly steam. Finally - I want the southern end to terminate in Hudson Yard vs Martins Creek.
Note: No power plant near Belvidere - due to year modeled
Note: No chemical plant near Great Meadows - due to year modeled.
Note: Already using Travis's great working turntable (just need to figure out how to make them work) - I need four.
Note: Plan on using Travis's PRR, UQ Semaphore, and some Searchlight Signal packs.
I've finally got the hang of track basics - this is the most track I've ever placed - by far.
Green is complete - Red is work in progress. By mileage - I'm more half done - total miles around 100.
Track Progress
I've already built most of the locomotive fleet from 1950 - but they'll get a refresh.
1950 Locomotive Roster
It won't be done tomorrow - and I work in spurts. We don't have that many published route projects to chat about - one more couldn't hurt. Hopefully - I'll get it finished someday.
Hudson Yard - Southern Terminus
Martins Creek - trackage rights over the PRR
Martins Creek - LNE up the very steep grade to Bangor
Port Morris - trackage rights over the DL&W
Franklin - Zinc Processing
Regards,
Scott
Just figured I'd start a thread on my Route Project - another take on the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad. While Rich did an absolutely incredible job on his version - it was truly cutting edge at the time - it's a bit dated now. I couldn't even imagine attempting something like this in the early days of the tiny screen MSTS Editor - as oppsed to now with TSRE on 32" monitors at 2K resolution. A few things have bothered me enough to want to make some improvement. The available geo data has improved greatly over the years - so all new terrain mesh. Some of the track work was a bit like a rollercoaster - especially the branch to Port Morris - so I am working very hard to make absolutely smooth connections and grade transitions. I've been making my own vegetation for many years - attempting to hone my craft - so improved vegetation. I'm pretty handy with Blender - so improved models. The route will be set in 1950 - give or take - so the Alco RS3's will be the new kids on the block - while the roster will still be mostly steam. Finally - I want the southern end to terminate in Hudson Yard vs Martins Creek.
Note: No power plant near Belvidere - due to year modeled
Note: No chemical plant near Great Meadows - due to year modeled.
Note: Already using Travis's great working turntable (just need to figure out how to make them work) - I need four.
Note: Plan on using Travis's PRR, UQ Semaphore, and some Searchlight Signal packs.
I've finally got the hang of track basics - this is the most track I've ever placed - by far.
Green is complete - Red is work in progress. By mileage - I'm more half done - total miles around 100.
Track Progress
- 01|Maybrook Yard
- 02|Burnside
- 03|Girarde
- 04|Hamptonburg
- 05|Farmingdale
- 06|Craigville
- 07|Greycourt
- 08|Chester
- 09|SugarLoaf
- 10|Lake
- 11|Durland
- 12|Stonebridge
- 13|Warwick Yard
- 14|Milford
- 15|NY/NJ
- 17|Vernon
- 18|SandHills
- 19|McAfee
- 20|Hamburg
- 21|Franklin
- 22|LakeGrinnell
- 23|Sparta
- 24|Andover
- 25|Tranquility
- 26|Allamuchy
- 27|LongBridge
- 28|GreatMeadows
- 29|Townsbury
- 30|Pequest
- 31|Butzville
- 32|Belvidere
- 33|MartinsCrk
- 34|Hudson Yard
- 35|PortMorris Yard
I've already built most of the locomotive fleet from 1950 - but they'll get a refresh.
1950 Locomotive Roster
- 50 Series - 280 - Camelback - Wooten Firebox
- 60 Series - 280 - Camelback - Wooten Firebox
- 70 Series - 282 - Mikado - Wooten Firebox
- 80 Series - 282 - Mikado - USRA Light
- 90 Series - 280 - Consolidation - Heavy Wooten Firebox
- 10 Series - 482 - Mountain - Heavy B&M R1D Copy
- 01 Series - RS3 - Phase I Alco
It won't be done tomorrow - and I work in spurts. We don't have that many published route projects to chat about - one more couldn't hurt. Hopefully - I'll get it finished someday.
Hudson Yard - Southern Terminus
Martins Creek - trackage rights over the PRR
Martins Creek - LNE up the very steep grade to Bangor
Port Morris - trackage rights over the DL&W
Franklin - Zinc Processing
Regards,
Scott
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