LV - The Forks of the Delaware
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Kree8tiviT
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Thru Freemansburg
Continuing thru the Borough of Freemansburg....
The crossing at Monroe St
Church St crossing
and the Market St. crossing
reaching the Freemansburg Bridge to Steel City, Hellertown, & Bethlehem
Mark
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Continuing thru the Borough of Freemansburg....
The crossing at Monroe St
Church St crossing
and the Market St. crossing
reaching the Freemansburg Bridge to Steel City, Hellertown, & Bethlehem
Mark
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Kree8tiviT
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Back Alleys
Running the back alleys behind Main St. in Freemansburg
Neighborhood "playground basketball" pick-up games
and "adult playground" - tipping a few at the Legion
Crossing at Madison St.
approach Monroe St. crossing
Mark
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Running the back alleys behind Main St. in Freemansburg
Neighborhood "playground basketball" pick-up games
and "adult playground" - tipping a few at the Legion
Crossing at Madison St.
approach Monroe St. crossing
Mark
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Kree8tiviT
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Entering Freemansburg
Entering the borough of Freemansburg, Pa.
at the Washington St. crossing
The trackage thru Freemansburg ran along the alleys behind Main St., the commercial part of town
Mark
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Entering the borough of Freemansburg, Pa.
at the Washington St. crossing
The trackage thru Freemansburg ran along the alleys behind Main St., the commercial part of town
Mark
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Kree8tiviT
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canal Lock #44
Canal Lock # 44 - Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co.
This shot would look cool with a steam loco
Mark
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Canal Lock # 44 - Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co.
This shot would look cool with a steam loco
Mark
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Kree8tiviT
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Farmersville
The area below Farmersville....
Mark
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The area below Farmersville....
Mark
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Kree8tiviT
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Hope Creek
Continuing westward...........
Junction with Hope Creek spur...
This branch climbs up the bluff at Hope Creek...and loops thru Farmersville area, Bethlehem Twsp., Palmer Twsp...and eventually connects to the Lehigh Valley's North Branch line at Wilson Boro.
It is my understanding that at one time was a small yard and service facility here between the mainline and branch line -- abandoned when all service done at the Bethlehem facility
Bethlehem Boating Club at Hope Creek
canal Lock #46 - Hope Creek outlet lock
another pic that would like nice with a steam loco
Further west.. pipeline crossing
Mark
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Continuing westward...........
Junction with Hope Creek spur...
This branch climbs up the bluff at Hope Creek...and loops thru Farmersville area, Bethlehem Twsp., Palmer Twsp...and eventually connects to the Lehigh Valley's North Branch line at Wilson Boro.
It is my understanding that at one time was a small yard and service facility here between the mainline and branch line -- abandoned when all service done at the Bethlehem facility
Bethlehem Boating Club at Hope Creek
canal Lock #46 - Hope Creek outlet lock
another pic that would like nice with a steam loco
Further west.. pipeline crossing
Mark
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Kree8tiviT
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Lower Lehigh river - CNJ
Jumping across to the other side of the River, will take a look at some of the Jersey Central trackage along the lower Lehigh River.
Starting from the "old" Glendon Bridge
The Children's Home of Easton overlooks the "new" Glendon Bridge
pass Casillio Bros. Stone & Aggregates
The Chain Dam, Ashland Chemical in background
From across the river at Guard Lock #8
Westbound below the bluffs of Wilden Acres and Old Orchard sections of Easton
Mark
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Jumping across to the other side of the River, will take a look at some of the Jersey Central trackage along the lower Lehigh River.
Starting from the "old" Glendon Bridge
The Children's Home of Easton overlooks the "new" Glendon Bridge
pass Casillio Bros. Stone & Aggregates
The Chain Dam, Ashland Chemical in background
From across the river at Guard Lock #8
Westbound below the bluffs of Wilden Acres and Old Orchard sections of Easton
Mark
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cascaderailroad
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Excellent use of water ... and those canals are fantasticly realistic looking.
I study the US Canal Period, which for the most part preceded the RR era (@ 1790-1815).
Your screenshots look like actual postcard photographs of yesteryear !
I study the US Canal Period, which for the most part preceded the RR era (@ 1790-1815).
Your screenshots look like actual postcard photographs of yesteryear !
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Kree8tiviT
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Your questions, discussion
First, would be remiss if did not say "thank you" for all your comments and words of encouragement.
Projects like this can get pretty "labor intensive" - and sometimes a whole lot like WORK.......... so the encouraging words do help.
Your questions:
The canal locks, canal boats, and mules are all projects of mine.
Because I work in TRZ 2006 - Auran does not support, so not uploaded to DLS.
Regarding the Alco C628...
Also a project of mine......( for the most part, if you see something you have not seen elsewhere - odds are I made it for myself ).
This is not yet "finished"....as it only has a simple cab interior - simple controls only......what I call a " Fisher-Price" cab.
Making a complex, drivable cab interior is a TON of work, and a lot I need to learn before attempting - and since there are other locos I want to make, will probably do their interiors all at the same time.
In any event, as above, NOT available on DLS since I am using TRZ 2006.
Again - the signs are my own projects.
I have written scripts for all the signs.
The advantages of this are that:
1. instead of a dozen different objects listed in my surveyor objects - there is just one sign.......and by editing it's properties, I select what I want. So this reduces the "clutter" there.
2. For the signs with "names".....the scripting allows for more than just one name.
3. Also, the "named" objects, they do NOT show up on the "minimap" as named locations - so don't have that clutter either.
Again, I scripted these so can select what direction the arrows point, what names to display, and optionally display various Civic organizations (or not).
Same concept - one sign, instead of a bunch of different ones every time I need to use.
As far as uploading the route:
Frankly, I don't think it will happen - because of several issues.
Biggest issue is that, again, Auran has decided that 2006 content is not wanted... so you can "thank" them for that.
Another big problem - is that I am the type that does not leave things alone........I alter EVERYTHING......and I do mean everything, to get the look I want, or to try to improve upon an item.
the result of this is that - even if uploaded, the route that YOU wind-up with will NOT look like mine because you will not have the "altered" versions of all these assets.
Here is a good example:
There is a chainlink fence - I think it was "built-in" content with 2006. which I altered.
the original on the left, to me, looks almost like a basket - so I changed it (middle), and since I was working on it, made a rusty version too (right).
The upshot of all of this is - I have done this sort of thing repeatedly, on nearly everything........and I really am not about to chase after hundreds of people for permission to release an altered version of their creations. - just being honest.
Yes, despite Auran's rejection of the older content - much of it can be given new life by just a little re-painting. (the fence above perfect example).
Also, before there were thousands of you guys out there making content......much I which I would find usable on my route with just a little touching-up.
Now, everytime I need something - pretty much have to make it for myself...... more labor intensive route building, more time-consuming process.
So.......
Most likely won't see another update for some time - as I move on to the next "phase" of this construction.
Thanks again for your comments, encouragement, and friendship.
Mark
First, would be remiss if did not say "thank you" for all your comments and words of encouragement.
Projects like this can get pretty "labor intensive" - and sometimes a whole lot like WORK.......... so the encouraging words do help.
Your questions:
The canal locks, canal boats, and mules are all projects of mine.
Because I work in TRZ 2006 - Auran does not support, so not uploaded to DLS.
Regarding the Alco C628...
Also a project of mine......( for the most part, if you see something you have not seen elsewhere - odds are I made it for myself ).
This is not yet "finished"....as it only has a simple cab interior - simple controls only......what I call a " Fisher-Price" cab.
Making a complex, drivable cab interior is a TON of work, and a lot I need to learn before attempting - and since there are other locos I want to make, will probably do their interiors all at the same time.
In any event, as above, NOT available on DLS since I am using TRZ 2006.
Again - the signs are my own projects.
I have written scripts for all the signs.
The advantages of this are that:
1. instead of a dozen different objects listed in my surveyor objects - there is just one sign.......and by editing it's properties, I select what I want. So this reduces the "clutter" there.
2. For the signs with "names".....the scripting allows for more than just one name.
3. Also, the "named" objects, they do NOT show up on the "minimap" as named locations - so don't have that clutter either.
Again, I scripted these so can select what direction the arrows point, what names to display, and optionally display various Civic organizations (or not).
Same concept - one sign, instead of a bunch of different ones every time I need to use.
As far as uploading the route:
Frankly, I don't think it will happen - because of several issues.
Biggest issue is that, again, Auran has decided that 2006 content is not wanted... so you can "thank" them for that.
Another big problem - is that I am the type that does not leave things alone........I alter EVERYTHING......and I do mean everything, to get the look I want, or to try to improve upon an item.
the result of this is that - even if uploaded, the route that YOU wind-up with will NOT look like mine because you will not have the "altered" versions of all these assets.
Here is a good example:
There is a chainlink fence - I think it was "built-in" content with 2006. which I altered.
the original on the left, to me, looks almost like a basket - so I changed it (middle), and since I was working on it, made a rusty version too (right).
The upshot of all of this is - I have done this sort of thing repeatedly, on nearly everything........and I really am not about to chase after hundreds of people for permission to release an altered version of their creations. - just being honest.
Yes, despite Auran's rejection of the older content - much of it can be given new life by just a little re-painting. (the fence above perfect example).
Also, before there were thousands of you guys out there making content......much I which I would find usable on my route with just a little touching-up.
Now, everytime I need something - pretty much have to make it for myself...... more labor intensive route building, more time-consuming process.
So.......
Most likely won't see another update for some time - as I move on to the next "phase" of this construction.
Thanks again for your comments, encouragement, and friendship.
Mark
nfitzsimmons
New member
It is beautiful work.
Thanks for your update letting us know about your route. I was considering getting another copy of Trainz 2006 after I put it in the trash when I bought Trainz 12. Your explanation explains in a friendly manner why we wont see it available for the general masses which is a bit sad but understandable. However it will no doubt inspire many others to show what is achievable when one puts ones mind to such a project. Just looking at the great screenshots is a pleasure and as someone else said it is a true work of art. Look forward to watching you progress this magnum opus.
Peter
Peter
SantaFebuff
That's So Trainz Forum
Same here. Whatever it takes to get that perfect look.
I've modified sooo many things to get what I want.
Cheers,
Joshua
I've modified sooo many things to get what I want.
Cheers,
Joshua
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