FEC Key West extension modern day
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FECrailway_Richard
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FEC UPDATE:
Here is a little information that you might find interesting.
As you may have heard, Florida East Coast Industries was bought mid last year by Fortress Investment Group. They turned the management of the Florida East Coast Railway over to RailAmerica who manages 41 other shortlines and regional railroads for Fortress.
RailAmerica's Vice President (and the new FEC Vice President) invited my to lunch at RA Headquarters in Boca Raton.
We met last Monday, and talked about many subjects, including FEC content in Trainz. The folks at RailAmerica are really interested in the work that is going on by the many talented content creators and route builders in Trainz Railroad Simulator.
The RailAmerica VP contacted the Road Master at the FEC who is in charge of the locomotive engineers, and he contacted me. I sent pictures of your modern day Key West Extension and the NASA Project.
They are taking a serious look at the benefit that these simulations could have in planning improvements to the right of way, and training of locomotive crews.
Since RailAmerica manages (42) railroads in 26 US states and three Canadian Providences, I'm sure that they share many resources, including employees. They understand the value of train crews learning the mainline of another railroads through a simulation even before they leave their home state.
I am looking forward to helping the folks at both RailAmerica and the FEC experiance the talents of this group's content creators and route builders.
Right now, this amazing work is mostly a great hobby; with proper "sponsership" to simulate these many shortline these valuable skills could become much more than that.
They think your modern day KWE is a great concept. They look forward to trying it out themselves.
Richard
BTW: the FECRS KWE Tour is coming up soon; and everyone has been instructed to take LOTS of pictures!
Here is a little information that you might find interesting.
As you may have heard, Florida East Coast Industries was bought mid last year by Fortress Investment Group. They turned the management of the Florida East Coast Railway over to RailAmerica who manages 41 other shortlines and regional railroads for Fortress.
RailAmerica's Vice President (and the new FEC Vice President) invited my to lunch at RA Headquarters in Boca Raton.
We met last Monday, and talked about many subjects, including FEC content in Trainz. The folks at RailAmerica are really interested in the work that is going on by the many talented content creators and route builders in Trainz Railroad Simulator.
The RailAmerica VP contacted the Road Master at the FEC who is in charge of the locomotive engineers, and he contacted me. I sent pictures of your modern day Key West Extension and the NASA Project.
They are taking a serious look at the benefit that these simulations could have in planning improvements to the right of way, and training of locomotive crews.
Since RailAmerica manages (42) railroads in 26 US states and three Canadian Providences, I'm sure that they share many resources, including employees. They understand the value of train crews learning the mainline of another railroads through a simulation even before they leave their home state.
I am looking forward to helping the folks at both RailAmerica and the FEC experiance the talents of this group's content creators and route builders.
Right now, this amazing work is mostly a great hobby; with proper "sponsership" to simulate these many shortline these valuable skills could become much more than that.
They think your modern day KWE is a great concept. They look forward to trying it out themselves.
Richard
BTW: the FECRS KWE Tour is coming up soon; and everyone has been instructed to take LOTS of pictures!
Wow very cool Richard, that must have been a great experience, thanks for showing them the pictures of my route, im honored that my project is getting so much attention.
As for progress on the route, there hasnt been any lately, have got KRS which kinda messed up my plans for a early beta. This weekend when i have time i will try to get some of the glitches that i noticed last time fixed and then pack it up for a early beta. i have uploaded a little of the custom content and hope to get the rest out soon.
http://uslw.net/downloads.php?action=view&id=232
http://uslw.net/downloads.php?action=view&id=231
and again thanks every one for their kind words and motivation on this project, if it wasnt for you guys i wouldn't even be doing this anymore.
As for progress on the route, there hasnt been any lately, have got KRS which kinda messed up my plans for a early beta. This weekend when i have time i will try to get some of the glitches that i noticed last time fixed and then pack it up for a early beta. i have uploaded a little of the custom content and hope to get the rest out soon.
http://uslw.net/downloads.php?action=view&id=232
http://uslw.net/downloads.php?action=view&id=231
and again thanks every one for their kind words and motivation on this project, if it wasnt for you guys i wouldn't even be doing this anymore.
FECrailway_Richard
Member
Nice Job on the Home Depot!
If I could find a Burger King, International House Of Pancakes (IHOP), and a Publix Supermarket, there would be no doubt about the routes being in Florida.
I look forward to viewing your hard work from inside.
Richard
If I could find a Burger King, International House Of Pancakes (IHOP), and a Publix Supermarket, there would be no doubt about the routes being in Florida.
I look forward to viewing your hard work from inside.
Richard
I could do a Publix. ronin13 has done a McD's, Wendys, Taco bell, etc. I'm from Tampa Bay.
there's no rail here yet in means of commuter and passenger. Well Amtrak, but that doesn't count does it, LOL! TBARTA is soon for revenue service in 2010 or as late as 2050(I'll about 60 something!).
cheers!
Isaac Grove
there's no rail here yet in means of commuter and passenger. Well Amtrak, but that doesn't count does it, LOL! TBARTA is soon for revenue service in 2010 or as late as 2050(I'll about 60 something!).
cheers!
Isaac Grove
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FECrailway_Richard
Member
Already downloaded them, and put one in the proper location.
SWEET!
Great job, Ben!
Richard
SWEET!
Great job, Ben!
Richard
FECrailway_Richard
Member
I belong to the Florida Live Steamers, so I visit the huge 1-1/2" scale railroad layout in the Central Park of Largo, Florida. That's not far from you.
If you want to give Publix a shot, maybe these images will help.
From the 1950s
From the 1970s
Near the FEC mainline.
If you want to give Publix a shot, maybe these images will help.
From the 1950s
From the 1970s
Near the FEC mainline.
thanks for the publix pics Richard, i might attempt that one a bit later on if someone hasnt done it by then.
here are some more shots of Bahia Honda that i never posted.
rolling onto the bridge
pretty big bridge huh?
rolling north onto bahia Honda key.
notching up after passing the beach access road right after the bridge
CP Bahia honda, one of the best railfanning spots on the line
here are some more shots of Bahia Honda that i never posted.
rolling onto the bridge
pretty big bridge huh?
rolling north onto bahia Honda key.
notching up after passing the beach access road right after the bridge
CP Bahia honda, one of the best railfanning spots on the line
slave-driver
Sacramento Nothern Lives
This route is looking better and better Nikos. I can't wait for it to be finished.
Bill
Bill
This route is looking better and better Nikos. I can't wait for it to be finished.
Bill
Second that! :udrool: :udrool: :udrool:
And the moment those M-2's hit the internet again, I'll be there to grab 'em! :hehe:
FECrailway_Richard
Member
Your route is starting to look better than the "real world."
Love it!
Richard
Love it!
Richard
FECrailway_Richard
Member
I was reminded when searching for Publix pictures that my home town of Boynton Beach has a water tower that I haven't seen available for Trainz anywhere.
The FEC mainline runs between this Publix and that tower.
No, it's not a 18 story mushroom, or a flying saucer on a stick.
It's Boynton Beach's Idea of a futuristic concrete water tower.
The base is 32 feet in diameter, and 120 feet tall.
The cone shape starts at 32 feet in Diameter and grows to a diameter of 120 feet.
Then there a 6 foot lip where the letters attach but slightly overlap.
A 120 foot diameter dome rising about 8 to 12 feet in the center and rests on top.
While driving a train, you can see this huge structure up ahead for miles.
I've found all the other content needed for this water plant at Woolbright Road, but I haven't seen a water tower that even comes close.
Has anyone seen anything like this?
Richard
The FEC mainline runs between this Publix and that tower.
No, it's not a 18 story mushroom, or a flying saucer on a stick.
It's Boynton Beach's Idea of a futuristic concrete water tower.
The base is 32 feet in diameter, and 120 feet tall.
The cone shape starts at 32 feet in Diameter and grows to a diameter of 120 feet.
Then there a 6 foot lip where the letters attach but slightly overlap.
A 120 foot diameter dome rising about 8 to 12 feet in the center and rests on top.
While driving a train, you can see this huge structure up ahead for miles.
I've found all the other content needed for this water plant at Woolbright Road, but I haven't seen a water tower that even comes close.
Has anyone seen anything like this?
Richard
Zwabberaar
There can be only One!
This might/will be a very dumb question, but for what are those water towers used these days?
slave-driver
Sacramento Nothern Lives
Water storage. Some are just a tank with legs and some are very artistic in design. That one happens to be shaped like a funnel with a top on it.
Bill
FECrailway_Richard
Member
I think that I understand the question.
Athough city water plants have pumps to maintain water pressure, we do have hurricanes and can lose power for weeks at a time.
True, there are generators, but the height of the water lessens the need for the pumps. 4.33 pounds per foot of height. Since the elevation change across South Florida is around ZERO, this water pressure due to tower height goes a long way.
Richard
Athough city water plants have pumps to maintain water pressure, we do have hurricanes and can lose power for weeks at a time.
True, there are generators, but the height of the water lessens the need for the pumps. 4.33 pounds per foot of height. Since the elevation change across South Florida is around ZERO, this water pressure due to tower height goes a long way.
Richard
FECrailway_Richard
Member
Oops!
I have the decimal in the wrong spot.
That's .433 pounds of pressure per foot of the column of water.
Richard
I have the decimal in the wrong spot.
That's .433 pounds of pressure per foot of the column of water.
Richard
Blutorse4792
Now T:ANE I can get into
Wow! Is that Gemini capsule available anywhere? :udrool: