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Euphod, you were right about the horizon being too level.
Great that you've made a thread for this layout, just discovered it today. It's one (of just 3 or 4) that I want to plunder regularly for my screen backgrounds! I really like the way you orientate the ground textures to indicate water erosion features, especially on those embankments in the foreground. Very effective.
Well take a look at that. There's that fence again.
Good looking route and fence... :hehe:
Eaglefan9727, I do plan on releasing the route someday. I have a long way to go on it though. This route started as a desert terrain experiment and sort of grew from there. I think I need to slow down and do some better route planning before I continue. I do in fact have a lot to learn about route building. I’m only seven months into Trainz. I know I have a pretty good handle on the scenery aspect of this, but there’s plenty for me to learn as far as track planning, signals, etc.
The rusty chain link fence Dinorius Redundicus made for you is so detailed and realistic. (Based on photos you took). It was an easy choice for this shot. All of the Dinorius creations add so much detail and character to a scene. (By the way, thank you Dinorius for your kind words about my route)...
Thank you eaglefan, yes it will be double track mainline. The route will be based on the 163 miles between Flagstaff and Lupton Arizona. That seems like a lot of miles to take on for my first large route. At this point I’m trying to decide how much I will condense to make it a more manageable route size for me. I guess calling this fictional is a poor choice considering the BNSF mainline is the only rail line in that area. I’ll try my best to make it believable.Great to hear that someday you will release the route, Because that is a amazing start on the route. For just being 7 months in Trainz. I gotta hand it to you for a great job well job. Just one question. In the screenshots, I see most of the route so far is double main line. Do you plan to do that through the complete route. The reason why I asked is, Because I am big fan of double mani line running.
Eaglefan
Thank you jost62 for the suggestions. I won’t have any part of the Grand Canyon in the route. You have some very nice Arizona backdrops. I haven’t used any backdrops but I’m going to check a few of them out and see if they could fit in anywhere. Thanks againHi GNdome55,
have you been looking for something like:
Of course there is a (simple) trick to get this:
Just use a backdrop. There you can show a realistic picture of a straight-up scenery - for more examples click down at "my content".
If you want to try my "Grand Canyon Backdrop" send me your email then I can attach the file.
Your Northern Arizona countryside gives a really authentic feeling - had been there and like it!
jost62
Deane, Some of what you create in the 3D virtual world used to be a big specialty of mine in model railroading. I love weathering and rust. Staring at grimy guardrails, power lines and old weathered farm buildings is more of a driving distraction for me than using my cell phone. Following a rusty garbage truck? Priceless! (Visa commercial reference intentional)Gordon
I had no idea that 3 steel poles and a bit of wire mesh would generate such happiness! :hehe: Glad you found a use for it though.
~ Deane
Thanks for the comment kamran. It’s frigid cold and snowy in Minnesota now. Working on this Arizona route is a great escape for me.the texture work is really good