socalwb909
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- i know that there is one in the works for the b40-8w. Should be in the next release here soon!
-Joe
-Joe
Bakersfield To San Bernardino
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coreycoen12345
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Sweet ha ha sorry I read what I wrote I'm sure that was confusing to read.
socalwb909
Photo Creator
-I told n8phu that my next screen shots were going to be of his new released ssw f7's!
-Here's some screens of Walong and marcel!
-Joe
-Here's some screens of Walong and marcel!
-Joe
saintjimmy
You! Off my planet.
That is looking MAGNIFICENT! Can't wait to see Tehachapi!
strench707
TCR Content Creator
Joe in regards to that siding I found something somewhat close but still probably not close enough for you to use, here's what I'm talking about:
Davis
Davis
socalwb909
Photo Creator
-thanks strench707, i'll have to check that out!
-saintjimmy: Tehachapi city, if thats what you were talking about, is coming up very soon! i'm kinda excited to get out of the hills and on to quicker speed limits! I'm at cable, ca right now, and i'll post some updates very shortly!
-Joe
-saintjimmy: Tehachapi city, if thats what you were talking about, is coming up very soon! i'm kinda excited to get out of the hills and on to quicker speed limits! I'm at cable, ca right now, and i'll post some updates very shortly!
-Joe
The tree on the mound that I always stood near shure has gotten taller!:hehe:strench707
TCR Content Creator
Yeah trees tend to grow lol.
I'm just messin' with ya
Davis
I'm just messin' with ya
Davis
socalwb909
Photo Creator
-Thanks bnsf50 for the pics! did you happen to see anything go east or west during your visit?
-Joe
-Joe
Hallo,Joe, here's a pic of the hill at the end of the siding and a pic of the ranch house at the loop. If you need any more let me know, I go by there periodically.
if I see the real photos in comparison to the the simulation screens, I am impressed. The route looks very close to the real thing. Its a very nice piece of creation!
Creating my Milwaukee Road routes, I also attempt to meet the reality as close as possible. So I know how much work and how many time it needs even to do the required investigations, to create the needed content or to search the DLS for something that matches.
Well done!!!
Your's TUME
socalwb909
Photo Creator
-thanks Tume! i took the extra time to place each tree in the right place as it is in real life, thanks to transdem google earth utm tiles. it took around a week just to do the loop area and it still needs some fine tuning! but in the end it is well worth it. i like the fact that when i set the camera in areas where i have been at the loop in real life, it brings back some memories... looks just like it but a computer version lol!
-Joe
-Joe
I see. You must be a lucky one, as you can go out to spend some time in the area you are creating. One day I just decided to go for the Milwaukee Road, although its long gone and much have changed and the satellite maps does not look back in time. Another thing is, that I life in Germany and I have never been in one single place I am about to simulate, not even to see the remains.
But I agree sometimes during all the work at the simulation it gives some kind of imagination about the real thing.
Your's TUME
socalwb909
Photo Creator
I see. You must be a lucky one, as you can go out to spend some time in the area you are creating. One day I just decided to go for the Milwaukee Road, although its long gone and much have changed and the satellite maps does not look back in time. Another thing is, that I life in Germany and I have never been in one single place I am about to simulate, not even to see the remains.
But I agree sometimes during all the work at the simulation it gives some kind of imagination about the real thing.
Your's TUME
-well you have more ambition than i do! i dont think i would attempt to do a RR that is no longer in existence. i've looked at the avery to drexel route in google earth and it shows close to nothing. so what you have done for the community is nothing short of amazing! yes, being in a place that you are modeling does help quite a bit rather its pics you took or if its all in your head. i know for my next route i will try to do in a place i haven't been, just because i like the challenge! we'll see what the future has for me!
-Joe
Great work, Joe! Making a virtual layout that is geographically removed from where you live is challenging. That's why I do it. Be forewarned, however, that, in order to do it properly, you will need to make a substantial investment in research materials...much the same as if you were modelling an HO layout of an area far from your abode.
I've been working, excluding breaks, on the Hudson thing for about 3 years now. I think it is safe to say that I have spent around $1000 on research materials. But...hey...it's amazing how much you learn...and how much fun you have in the process. That's what Trainz is really all about. Keep it up!
Cheers,
Fred
I've been working, excluding breaks, on the Hudson thing for about 3 years now. I think it is safe to say that I have spent around $1000 on research materials. But...hey...it's amazing how much you learn...and how much fun you have in the process. That's what Trainz is really all about. Keep it up!
Cheers,
Fred
If you ever want to do a place, and need someone who lives in said place to get whatever pictures needed, you should try doing N Texas, Specificly DFW and the many lines around it. I will have my licsence in less than 5 days, and would be happy to provide you with pics I already have, as well as take new ones.
socalwb909
Photo Creator
-That is a lot of money and time but it will be worth it come your release time! Lucky for me i know people that work for the railroad and have plenty of photos, videos etc. Thanks for your input Fred!
-A couple shots of Walong. Sorry but the draw distance ruins most of it. To bad i couldn't take the shots in 06!
-Joe
Nope no activity when I was there this time but I was only there for a few minutes. That maintenance foreman, Rusty has taken all the joy out of train watching there by forcing every body out. I've never met him but I hear he's a real a^^ hole and that came from a guy that works the mountain work train. You can't even get to the hill that everybody, including myself used to park on, as he's dumped iron and ties all over the place to prevent you from getting to it, plus the no trespassing signs. I took these pictures from the Woodford hwy with a telephoto lens.
Joe: Wow that's some impressive shots of your UP on the Tehachapi route! Even though your draw distance might not be so great, it doesn't really detract too much from the pictures. But yah it would be nice if your draw distance worked better.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
Where did you get that track?