Got bored, so I decided to bring the original Highland Valley route into TANE and revamp it for my own personal use. I am reworking it to be more representative of a quasi-modern shortline. I'm done with the track and industries; just working on replacing some of the older, default scenery objects and ground texture. I have modified the Highland Valley yard to be a little smaller and stub-ended. The lower loop is now single track with searchlight signalling. There are a few holding sidings. The railroad has just a few diesels, at the moment 2 Alco's, 3 EMD's, and a steam locomotive used in excursion service. (Shout-out to Jointed Rail and K&L Trainz.)
I have added a small interchange with a Class 1 railroad at Lumby for increased operational possibilities. Here are some screenshots of a run from the yard to the interchange to pick up some cars.
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PVRR GP9 #625 just pulled out of one of the yard sidings, preparing to reverse to the interchange for its pickup.
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An aerial shot of the yard.
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About to switch onto the Class 1 connection.
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Pulling up to the cut of cars. Notice the shortline main on the far right side of the shot.
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Other end of the interchange siding.
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Approaching the yard with the pickup.