Metra Aurora to Chicago (LOTS OF PICTURES)
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metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
Thank you.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
Back in Biz ( The story )
WARNING IF YOU DONT LIKE LONG STORIES PLEASE SKIP TO PLANS IN THE NEXT POST YOU ARE READING THIS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION SIDE AFFECT MAY INCLUDE BORDEM AND LOST OF INTREST YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED:
Well after about a year im back on this line again. I thought I had completely lost my prize route back last year in march. So unstalled trainz and left. I came back around august for about 3 weeks then uninstalled again and left. (Yes this is a long story leds up to something) So today I came back determined to remake this route. So about ehh 11 hours in today had to repair the database commit everthing and went into the game. And LO AND BEHOLD the route is back AND WORKS!! Everything I had including trains, routes, and objects have returned. I do not how or why trainz does this ( and has done this before in previous versions) but I am so exstatic. So read part 2 about my plans.
WARNING IF YOU DONT LIKE LONG STORIES PLEASE SKIP TO PLANS IN THE NEXT POST YOU ARE READING THIS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION SIDE AFFECT MAY INCLUDE BORDEM AND LOST OF INTREST YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED:
Well after about a year im back on this line again. I thought I had completely lost my prize route back last year in march. So unstalled trainz and left. I came back around august for about 3 weeks then uninstalled again and left. (Yes this is a long story leds up to something) So today I came back determined to remake this route. So about ehh 11 hours in today had to repair the database commit everthing and went into the game. And LO AND BEHOLD the route is back AND WORKS!! Everything I had including trains, routes, and objects have returned. I do not how or why trainz does this ( and has done this before in previous versions) but I am so exstatic. So read part 2 about my plans.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
Back in Biz ( The Plan )
Ok this what I plan. I want to at least coplete this line to Aurora I have Chicago and all its trackage and MOST NOT ALL but most scenery done. So now im heading west. After I get to Aurora im going to finish the scenery and release it. But then im going to start a new line with the same route which will be the Metra Southwest Service to Manhatten, IL once Im done with that im going to add the Meta Heritage Corridor which goes from Joliet, IL to Chicago Union Station. Now if I get that far it would be a Mericle on 34th Street. But once the HC is done I will release a update. Now I can not do this alone if anyone who lives in the BNSF racetrack area im gonna need track plans if you have them and station photos and the areas surrounding the tracks. Right now Im at La Grange Rd. So I need pictures from La Grange Rd. to Aurora. And if you really really want to help I need 3d models for shapes like stations and building. Drop me a pm if you can accomplish anything of what I typed.
Ok this what I plan. I want to at least coplete this line to Aurora I have Chicago and all its trackage and MOST NOT ALL but most scenery done. So now im heading west. After I get to Aurora im going to finish the scenery and release it. But then im going to start a new line with the same route which will be the Metra Southwest Service to Manhatten, IL once Im done with that im going to add the Meta Heritage Corridor which goes from Joliet, IL to Chicago Union Station. Now if I get that far it would be a Mericle on 34th Street. But once the HC is done I will release a update. Now I can not do this alone if anyone who lives in the BNSF racetrack area im gonna need track plans if you have them and station photos and the areas surrounding the tracks. Right now Im at La Grange Rd. So I need pictures from La Grange Rd. to Aurora. And if you really really want to help I need 3d models for shapes like stations and building. Drop me a pm if you can accomplish anything of what I typed.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
Back in Biz ( Conclusion )
Now if I get as far as the HC I will tell you the next two lines I will tackle. But I thank everyone who was and will show support and help out on this. I really want to accoplish this but like I said I wilk need your help. So thats it for now. I will post pictures of Chicago tomorrow and ill keep yall update as fequenent as I can. Thanks
Now if I get as far as the HC I will tell you the next two lines I will tackle. But I thank everyone who was and will show support and help out on this. I really want to accoplish this but like I said I wilk need your help. So thats it for now. I will post pictures of Chicago tomorrow and ill keep yall update as fequenent as I can. Thanks
Dang. Wish I had known bout this when I was up there last week. I had freetime on somedays and could have done that for ya, its not that far of a drive(from SpringField). I hope someone else can help.
And yes, I think this route, although no textures in pics, looks amazing. Keep it up, and glad you got it back!
And yes, I think this route, although no textures in pics, looks amazing. Keep it up, and glad you got it back!
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
I wish I knew earlier it was going to do this lol. Ya I know there is not much scenery but I couldn't fine the right stuff and I really do not know what to put in most places thats why I need photos. But remember I have a heck of alot more items than I started out with back then so it should be easier plus I got some help on how to "Juice" up my routes. So Im gonna have dome fun with this project.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
No and Yes I knew they were replacing the signals but I didnt know the replacements were Safetrans I love Safetrans.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
Quick update I just finished La Grange Rd., La Grange Stone Ave, and Western Springs. I have heavily added scenery so it should look great. I will post pictures tonight.
No and Yes I knew they were replacing the signals but I didnt know the replacements were Safetrans I love Safetrans.
I love the safetran signals too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know the BNSF Aurora Sub runs trains @ 80 mph !!!!!!!!!!
The signals near the Hinsdale,IL Metra Station !!!!!!!
Google has alot of pictures on the stations on the BNSF line !!!!!!!!!!
Also the Metra website for the line has some station pics !!!!!!!!!!!!
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metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
PHOTOS
Ok Im going to show 46 shots of new parts of the route. The first set will start in Hinsdale IL
Hinsdale is not complete I just recently got to this point so it should look better later on.
New up is Highland, IL Same situation as Hinsdale I haven't really started working on it just wanted to get the platform in fast and move forward to Hinsdale. Ill come back to it and complete it.
Next is the part of the line between West Springs and Highland. It is still work in progress.
Ok Im going to show 46 shots of new parts of the route. The first set will start in Hinsdale IL
Hinsdale is not complete I just recently got to this point so it should look better later on.
New up is Highland, IL Same situation as Hinsdale I haven't really started working on it just wanted to get the platform in fast and move forward to Hinsdale. Ill come back to it and complete it.
Next is the part of the line between West Springs and Highland. It is still work in progress.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
PHOTOS 2
Ok now this Western Springs it is not true accurate but it works well for me at least.
Next is the portion between La Grange Stone Ave. and Western Springs this is my favorite part of the line so far.
Ok now this Western Springs it is not true accurate but it works well for me at least.
Next is the portion between La Grange Stone Ave. and Western Springs this is my favorite part of the line so far.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
PHOTOS 3
Ok next up is La Grange Stone Ave. It is not yet complete still working with it make it look good but Ill come back to it later.
Ok next is La Grange Rd. Not accurate but that's all I had to work with.
Ok next up is La Grange Stone Ave. It is not yet complete still working with it make it look good but Ill come back to it later.
Ok next is La Grange Rd. Not accurate but that's all I had to work with.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
PHOTOS 4
Ok this is the old Cicero I guess I really do not know station this was but yet this another station.
Next this section is between that other station and Western Ave.
Ok this is Western Ave. Once Im done with the route there will be scenery and textures here.
Halstead St.
Ok this is the old Cicero I guess I really do not know station this was but yet this another station.
Next this section is between that other station and Western Ave.
Ok this is Western Ave. Once Im done with the route there will be scenery and textures here.
Halstead St.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
LAST PHOTOS 5
Last but not least Chicago. Im going to redo this area I did this area before I lost my route so its kinda bad but I will come back to it and fix her up.
These are the Amtrak Yard and Metra Yard.
In there is Union Station
Last but not least Chicago. Im going to redo this area I did this area before I lost my route so its kinda bad but I will come back to it and fix her up.
These are the Amtrak Yard and Metra Yard.
In there is Union Station
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
Last 4 shots
Chicago Contd.
Chicago Contd.
metrarailboy1
Audio Engineer
So...
What do you think so far guys? Questions, comments, and, criticism is all welcomed.
What do you think so far guys? Questions, comments, and, criticism is all welcomed.
nickelplateroad
Active member
Wowwowowo! I love that. I knew that I used Metra line to chicago. And Are you planning L Chicago Subway loop?
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