Northeast Corridor Newport News, VA to Boston-South Station, MA (1024x 768 pixels)
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strench707
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That would be awesome if you could get me those track charts! That would be awesome, I already have Amtrak charts for the Line DC to New Rochelle and the MNRR is pretty straightforward so this would be awesome if you could send the Providence to Boston ones.
I'll PM you my e-mail.
Thanks,
Davis
I'll PM you my e-mail.
Thanks,
Davis
strench707
TCR Content Creator
Just keeping everyone posted...
As a lot of you know my parents are divorced and I can only work at this at my dad's house which I am hardly at (that's why its going so slow) but this weekend I am going over there (Friday sometime I'll go over).
Now I had planned to start work right away but my dad informed me that the internet conked out and that hinders me from doing anything. After hours on the phone with Verizon they determined that the router they had given us was in a faulty batch and was basically going to die one day or another and it finally did.
So hopefully they will mail us a new one by Friday but if not then things might be further delayed. I just feel bad not posting shots for large intervals but there's always one issue or another.
Thanks for all of your support guys!
Davis
As a lot of you know my parents are divorced and I can only work at this at my dad's house which I am hardly at (that's why its going so slow) but this weekend I am going over there (Friday sometime I'll go over).
Now I had planned to start work right away but my dad informed me that the internet conked out and that hinders me from doing anything. After hours on the phone with Verizon they determined that the router they had given us was in a faulty batch and was basically going to die one day or another and it finally did.
So hopefully they will mail us a new one by Friday but if not then things might be further delayed. I just feel bad not posting shots for large intervals but there's always one issue or another.
Thanks for all of your support guys!
Davis
strench707
TCR Content Creator
Update 06.18.10
Well I finally got the Internet working (stupid Verizon issues) and I have started focus on the Halethorpe MARC Station area.
Here's a quick pic of the station as it stands for tonight:
You can see this part of the corridor is up to 4 tracks,
Davis
Well I finally got the Internet working (stupid Verizon issues) and I have started focus on the Halethorpe MARC Station area.
Here's a quick pic of the station as it stands for tonight:
You can see this part of the corridor is up to 4 tracks,
Davis
strench707
TCR Content Creator
Trying out the new VBG/JR Amtrak units!
Here we have an early morning maintenance move with two P32's moving some empty ballast hoppers down to the Odenton MoW Base for the No. 1 track tie replacement project.
Here it is waiting at the at the 1031 Block Signal for a clear in Halethorpe:
This area (as you can see) is still a major WIP around Halethorpe. Here the train is seen proceeding South seen from a Medical Center Parking Lot:
Passing a flange greaser on the No. 3 track:
Seen same spot looking South:
Seen crossing the Patapsaco River:
At the end of the bridge we see two maintenance workers going up to service some catenary pole footings, as you can see Amtrak in real life was nice enough to build them steps up the steep hill:
Passing under I-195:
Passing South through BWI:
Going South out of BWI:
We now see the train passing the flange greasers on the No. 1 and No. 2 tracks approaching MP 104:
Questions, comments, fire away!
Davis
Here we have an early morning maintenance move with two P32's moving some empty ballast hoppers down to the Odenton MoW Base for the No. 1 track tie replacement project.
Here it is waiting at the at the 1031 Block Signal for a clear in Halethorpe:
This area (as you can see) is still a major WIP around Halethorpe. Here the train is seen proceeding South seen from a Medical Center Parking Lot:
Passing a flange greaser on the No. 3 track:
Seen same spot looking South:
Seen crossing the Patapsaco River:
At the end of the bridge we see two maintenance workers going up to service some catenary pole footings, as you can see Amtrak in real life was nice enough to build them steps up the steep hill:
Passing under I-195:
Passing South through BWI:
Going South out of BWI:
We now see the train passing the flange greasers on the No. 1 and No. 2 tracks approaching MP 104:
Questions, comments, fire away!
Davis
strench707
TCR Content Creator
strench707
TCR Content Creator
I'm glad you found them and thanks for the compliment!
More work in Halethorpe: Here's a community playground by the tracks, great spot for all of those railfans that are fathers :
Davis
More work in Halethorpe: Here's a community playground by the tracks, great spot for all of those railfans that are fathers :
Davis
RailRunner154
Classic railroads forever
Very impressive pics. Love the work.
i agree to the fullest! :Y::clap::Y::clap: nice work!Very impressive pics. Love the work.
strench707
TCR Content Creator
Thanks guys I appreciate it!
I took a break today and went railfanning to reward myself, lol!
Davis
I took a break today and went railfanning to reward myself, lol!
Davis
trainz1001xd
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Sorry if someone has asked this before, but strench where did you get those platforms or stations used on your route from your post on June 19th last picture
marinemania
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Nice job on that route just a little further until the yards.
strench707
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@Tremain:
Yes I have done the Richmond and Ashland sections but just with track and minimal scenery. I have been working on the DC to points North part mostly. That area of the ex-RF&P really interests me too so I'm torn on what to work on next. I might work on that little stretch separately at some point because there is a lot of interest down there! Also, I have track charts and speeds for that whole section from CSX so I can do it realistically!
@trainz1001xd:
Thanks for the compliment! The platforms were in a route available at Trainz Commuter Rail. I believe it was NJCL 2 (North Jersey Coast Line 2). Registration is free there if you haven't already and as a staff member there I can tell you its a very nice place for the commuter fans out there!
@marinemania:
Thanks! But which yards are you referring to? The ones in Bayview?
Thanks to all out there viewing and complementing!
Davis
Yes I have done the Richmond and Ashland sections but just with track and minimal scenery. I have been working on the DC to points North part mostly. That area of the ex-RF&P really interests me too so I'm torn on what to work on next. I might work on that little stretch separately at some point because there is a lot of interest down there! Also, I have track charts and speeds for that whole section from CSX so I can do it realistically!
@trainz1001xd:
Thanks for the compliment! The platforms were in a route available at Trainz Commuter Rail. I believe it was NJCL 2 (North Jersey Coast Line 2). Registration is free there if you haven't already and as a staff member there I can tell you its a very nice place for the commuter fans out there!
@marinemania:
Thanks! But which yards are you referring to? The ones in Bayview?
Thanks to all out there viewing and complementing!
Davis
@Tremain:
Yes I have done the Richmond and Ashland sections but just with track and minimal scenery. I have been working on the DC to points North part mostly. That area of the ex-RF&P really interests me too so I'm torn on what to work on next. I might work on that little stretch separately at some point because there is a lot of interest down there! Also, I have track charts and speeds for that whole section from CSX so I can do it realistically!
@trainz1001xd:
Thanks for the compliment! The platforms were in a route available at Trainz Commuter Rail. I believe it was NJCL 2 (North Jersey Coast Line 2). Registration is free there if you haven't already and as a staff member there I can tell you its a very nice place for the commuter fans out there!
@marinemania:
Thanks! But which yards are you referring to? The ones in Bayview?
Thanks to all out there viewing and complementing!
Davis
Hey Great Route !!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work !!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to go ex girlfriend visit my ex in Ashland,VA and we always used to watch the trains from the diner by the RF&P Mainline and from the train station.
Are u also gonna work on the CSX Virginia Ave tunnel and the Landover Sub which connects with the NEC near New Carolton,MD (I think ????) !!!!!!!!!
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strench707
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Cool I love Ashland, I'm going back there (and Roanoke) for my birthday!
Yes I have layed the track for the Landover Sub through the VA Ave. tunnel.
Davis
Yes I have layed the track for the Landover Sub through the VA Ave. tunnel.
Davis
marinemania
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I mean the one that are used by NS just north of Baltimore Penn Station, think they are can bay view but I don't know for sure.