MBTA (Boston) Route - Franklin Line Update!

[TChauvet]

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

Here is an update on the route;

Completed:

• Added Second Track from Franklin to Norwood Central

• Added Second Platforms to Norfolk, Walpole, and Windsor Gardens
• Rechecked/Expanded Areas between Readville and Walpole

Next Steps (Updated):

• Recheck/Expand Baseboards from Walpole to Forge Park/495
  
• Work on Southwest Corridor (Readville to Back Bay Station)
  • Work on Orange Line (Forest Hills to Back Bay)
• Work on South Station
• Work on Southampton Yard
• Finish Orange Line (Back Bay to Oak Grove)
• Work on Fairmount Line (South Station to Readville)
• Finish Red Line Ashmont/Braintree to Alewife)

Work in Progress Photos:

• Readville
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• Walpole
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• Southwest Corridor
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Let me know what you think!

Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!
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[deneban]

Wow, fantastic "T" T.....

 

[PWillard]

Love it.

 

[TChauvet]

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

Here is an update on the route;

Completed:

• Added Second Track from Franklin to Norwood Central
• Added Second Platforms to Norfolk, Walpole, and Windsor Gardens
• Rechecked/Expanded Areas between Readville and Walpole
• Recheck/Expand Baseboards from Walpole to Norfolk

Next Steps (Updated):

• Recheck/Expand Baseboards from Norfolk to Forge Park/495
• Work on Southwest Corridor (Readville to Back Bay Station)
  
  • Work on Orange Line (Forest Hills to Back Bay)
• Work on South Station
• Work on Southampton Yard
• Finish Orange Line (Back Bay to Oak Grove)
• Work on Fairmount Line (South Station to Readville)
• Finish Red Line Ashmont/Braintree to Alewife)

Work in Progress Photos:
Norfolk Station Before the addition of the second track

Norfolk Station After the addition of the second track


Let me know what you think!

Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!

 

[TChauvet]

Good Morning Everyone,

Here are some photos of Windsor Gardens and Walpole Station after the second track was added!

Work in Progress Photos:
Windsor Gardens Station Before the addition of the second track


Windsor Gardens Station After the addition of the second track

Walpole Station Before the addition of the second track

Walpole Station After the addition of the second track

Let me know what you think!

Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!

 

[xander5]

Hello Everyone,​

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Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!​

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Here is an update on the route;​

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Completed:​

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• Added Second Track from Franklin to Norwood Central

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• Added Second Platforms to Norfolk, Walpole, and Windsor Gardens
• Rechecked/Expanded Areas between Readville and Walpole

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Next Steps (Updated):​

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• • Recheck/Expand Baseboards from Walpole to Forge Park/495
  • Work on Southwest Corridor (Readville to Back Bay Station)
    • Work on Orange Line (Forest Hills to Back Bay)
  • Work on South Station
  • Work on Southampton Yard
  • Finish Orange Line (Back Bay to Oak Grove)
  • Work on Fairmount Line (South Station to Readville)
  • Finish Red Line Ashmont/Braintree to Alewife)

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Work in Progress Photos:​

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• • Readville
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• • Walpole
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  • Southwest Corridor
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Let me know what you think!​

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Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!​

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Looks very good!

 

[gmodfan2019alt343]

Good Morning Everyone,

Here are some photos of Windsor Gardens and Walpole Station after the second track was added!

Work in Progress Photos:
Windsor Gardens Station Before the addition of the second track


Windsor Gardens Station After the addition of the second track

Walpole Station Before the addition of the second track

Walpole Station After the addition of the second track

Let me know what you think!

Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!

Was this released?

 

[TChauvet]

Was this released?

Nope, it hasn't been released yet. Still polishing up the route.

 

[TChauvet]

Hello Everyone,
Here is an update on the route;

Currently working on the area around Franklin/Dean College Station, including expanding baseboards and scenery, and fixing a few buildings that were "floating" from the ground.

Work in Progress Photos:
Push Pins were placed to recheck and fix scenery, including expanding the area by adding baseboards and additional scenery items.



I've also worked on adding real MBTA signage to the stations, special thanks to Susanaes for providing the model.





Let me know what you think!
Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!

 

[TChauvet]

Hello Everyone,
Here is an update on the route;

Finished fixing Franklin/Dean College Station, including expanded baseboards and scenery, and fixed a few buildings that were "floating" from the ground.

Work in Progress Photos:
Franklin Station Area Completed









Let me know what you think!
Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Weekend!!!

 

[Forester1]

Looking great! In that last pic are those red push pins indicating more assets to be placed?

 

[TChauvet]

Looking great! In that last pic are those red push pins indicating more assets to be placed?

The Red Pin represents buildings that need to be rechecked in the next section. I separated the route into different sections.

 

[Inn]

Looks amazing, can't wait for it! =)

 

[EdisonBis]

Hi everyone,
Great progress on the route! Excited about the upcoming steps, especially the work on the Southwest Corridor and Orange Line. Looking forward to seeing the updates!

 

[TChauvet]

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone is enjoying the week!

I can tell you that the Franklin Line is completed and I just finished polishing up Readville Station and Area (Photos coming soon!)

Here is an update on the route;

Completed:

• Added Second Track from Franklin to Norwood Central
• Added Second Platforms to Norfolk, Walpole, and Windsor Gardens
• Rechecked/Expanded Areas between Readville and Walpole
• Recheck/Expand Baseboards from Walpole to Norfolk
• Recheck/Expand Baseboards from Norfolk to Forge Park/495

Next Steps (Updated):

• Work on Southwest Corridor (Readville to Back Bay Station)
  • Work on Orange Line (Forest Hills to Back Bay Station)
• Work on South Station
• Work on Southampton Yard
• Finish Orange Line (Back Bay to Oak Grove)
• Work on Fairmount Line (South Station to Readville)
• Finish Red Line Ashmont/Braintree to Alewife)

Have a Great Week!

 

[TChauvet]

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone is enjoying the week!

Here are the Photos of the Completed Forge Park/495 Station and Area.


Bird's Eye View of Forge Park/495 Station


View from North Parking Lot


View from West Central Street Pedestrian Bridge with People observing the Boston-Bound Train


Interstate 495




Let me know your thoughts!

 

[TChauvet]

With the Franklin Line and Readville completed, I turned my focus to the Northeast Corridor to Boston.

Here are the photos of the completed Readville Station and Area.

Bird's Eye View of Readville Station

Sprague Interlocking (Franklin Line (Left) and Fairmount Line (Right)

CSX Readville Yard with Catenary Work in Progress on the Northeast Corridor

Tracks and Catenary of the Northeast Corridor and the CSX Readville Yard to the right.


Fairmount Train awaiting departure back to Boston's South Station with CSX Locos idling by

Bird's Eye View of MBTA Readville Yard and Maintenance Facility


MBTA Commuter Rail Equipment at Readville Yard

MBTA Readville Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility

Let me know what you think!
Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!

 

[TChauvet]

Route 128 Work Begins!

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

Here is a photo of the baseboards placed for the area of Route 128 Station.


More updates will follow when this area is completed!

Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!