Recent content by SanJuanPacific

It was usually smoke in tunnels. Articulated steam engines were more than enough to handle steep grades when the lines were constructed, although even then some weren't enough. There are some interesting pictures of three or more large locomotives handling a simple passenger train on the Rio...

Most western American railroads were surveyed in the 1850's to very... lenient specs, shall we say. Steep grades, tight curves, the whole nine yards. The alignment also very rarely changes. Europe having most of its rail network destroyed during WW2 meant they got better alignments, but it's...

Hate to burst your bubble but it will be a year before I start it at least. Thankfully the route itself isn't too long, but I would like to do a good job detailing it also. Currently I'm busy with school and other projects in Trainz and other games too. I will do it, but it might be a while.

Thank you very much! I will check this out. If you don't mind, what websites do you use for obtaining DEM files?

The route is listed as payware for mobile only, which means it isn't available for PC users. There are some videos on YouTube of the route in TS2 and TS3. A real shame, as I would love a Raton Pass route, and a steam or transition era version would be incredible. I would tackle it myself, but I...