The How to Design a 1950’s North American themed Trainz layout thread

[MSGSapper]

In an earlier post I mentioned that I had uploaded a new high quality track well suited for the 1950s in the U.S. Here are the details:

Name: SAP Track Wood SG with weathered ballast

Description: U.S. standard guage track with wooden ties, baseplates, iron spikes and weathered ballast. Highly detailed with multiple LOD. No 3d iron spikes are used for better performance. This is a re-skin of the SAM Track - II/B class1 v6 NO 3D SCREW by Wojtek Cholascinski (samplaire). My thanks to the original author for his great item!

Download at:

http://www.auran.com/TRS2004/DLS_viewasset.php?AssetID=263905

 

[Dap]

Disclaimer: This is my opinion and is not intended to be a degradation of the creator. I find these tracks a bit too shiny. They are great for night running, you can really see them in the dark and I love the detail. But they just seem a bit too bright for my eye.

David

 

[Vern]

If you can get hold of a copy, Model Railroader did a special called Modelling Railroads of the 1950's in (I think) 2005.

Many Kalmbach track plans seem to be set in the halycon days of the 50's (101 Layouts and Track Planning Ideas) so even if you're not wanting to do a model sized route they give some idea as to the facilities and types of traffic conveyed.

 

[Isegrinns]

http://steamerafreightcars.com/index.html

Take a look under "Prototype", then "Gallery".
Especially the "shot of the month" section is pretty awesome.

 

[MSGSapper]

I am trying to unload coal on the high line at the power plant. When I try to send a train there it says "Path not Found". I have also driven a train to the power plant and coal cars will not unload. I checked in surveryor and there is an industry there B12 Bulk or B12 Fuel and it is setup, but trains cannot find the industry to unload. Any ideas what might be wrong? Thanks

Sorry it took so long but the issue was a complicated one and required replacement of that industry structure. I have just uploaded a new version of the Indiana Western to the DLS which fixes this problem and also replaces the existing non-U.S. bullhead track with my new high quality U.S. track. The new verrsion of the layout should be available for download from the DLS in about 48 hours or so. See my support thread for the Indiana Western in the "freeware" part of this forum for further details.

 

[Blutorse4792]

This is kind of a minor detail, but yellow road markings/stripes weren't standard until the 1970s.

 

[mjolnir]

Not so minor, in my opinion, and other traffic control devices were different, too. At some places and some times, "no passing zones" were designated by a solid line down the center of the lane; until the 70's, many states had their own "No passing" signs, too. Also, for about 20 years, ending in 1954, stop signs had a black legend on a yellow octagon. Other street signs were also different, if only in typeface and size, than later versions.

ns

 

[Dap]

This is kind of a minor detail, but yellow road markings/stripes weren't standard until the 1970s.

Actually, that depended on the state. Federal standards were no adopted until the 1970's. Before that, each state had their own standards. I grew up along US Higway 30. The lines were always yellow in the 1950's as I recall.

David

 

[dricketts]

Historic MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices)

In my quest to find historic highway signs I found this.

Several of the manuals have been scanned from the 1930's to the present. Each manual gives detailed pictures and descriptions of these highway signs and their placement to the road or warning.


https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/ghawkins/MUTCD-History.htm

 

[Blutorse4792]

Thank you for the link, Dricketts, that's a useful resource.


What does Trainz have in the way of old-fashioned grade crossing protection?

I know that BNSF50 has a few, including wig-wags, as part of his NRC system. I believe CloakedGhost also has a wig-wag on the DLS.

Are there any others?

 

[MSGSapper]

Here is a 60 meter long low wooden passenger platfrom designed to be used with passenger stations that have no platform and/or are not passenger enabled. This platform is passenger enabled with ambient sound effects. Great for those 1950s or earlier layouts! This item is based on original meshes and textures by Ben Dorsey.

Platform_Passenger_Low_Wooden_60m:
http://www.auran.com/TRS2004/DLS_viewasset.php?AssetID=272525

 

[froobie]

Steam locos that are scenery

Hi,
I'm building a route, The Esquimalt & Nanaimo, from the late 1800s, when it was primarily logging with some coal and passengers. I'm targeting the build to the end of the steam era. What I need for the 7 rail museums etc. are some steam engines that are scenery.

I was hoping some kind person would post the location on DLS (or anywhere) of any; (I've searched, alas to no avail)
or the instructions on converting "live" to "scenery" My efforts fail with the bogies.

cheers,
--michael.

 

[MSGSapper]

Here is a list of vehicles that I use in my 1950's based TRS2012 layouts which have worked well and are appropriate to that era. This list is not meant to be all inclusive - just the ones I have used. All of these vehicles are either on the DLS or are built into TRS2012. Many of these vehicles will be in my soon to be released new Maine Central Portland Division layout which like my previous Indiana Western layout will be based in the 1950s.

Bedford Artic Dropside Lorry Kit,<kuid2:381430:1927:1>
Bedford J Towtruck Truck.,<kuid:309161:100062>
Bedford OL Flatbed Lorry Red,<kuid:381430:1917>
Bedford 'K' Van 1939 Signwriteable Red,<kuid2:381430:1541:1>
Bordens Milk Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid2:439337:101207:1>
Bordens Milk Tanker 1939,<kuid2:439337:101206:1>
Cadillac 59 Beige,<kuid:73394:101915>
Cadillac 59 Black,<kuid:73394:101632>
Cadillac 59 Black Cab,<kuid:73394:101628>
Cadillac 59 Bluegreen,<kuid:73394:101911>
Cadillac 59 Green,<kuid:73394:101912>
Cadillac 59 Green Cab,<kuid:73394:101919>
Cadillac 59 Pink,<kuid:73394:101884>
Car Plymouth Cranbrook 02,<kuid2:68213:29071:4>
CAT950G (2003),<kuid2:31891:29001:1>
Fire truck LaFrance 700 01,<kuid2:68213:29072:3>
Fire truck LaFrance 700 02,<kuid2:68213:29153:1>
Forklift Hyster 50a,<kuid2:68213:29118:2>
Forklift Hyster 50b,<kuid2:68213:29119:2>
Greyhound Scenic Cruiser Coach,<kuid:60238:51>
Harvester New Holland 01b,<kuid2:68213:29121:2>
oilspill,<kuid2:58843:29005:1>
Sailingboat 3,<kuid2:53695:10003:1>
SAP Beach Cliff Sardines Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid:439337:101504>
SAP B&M Beans Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid:439337:101505>
SAP Harris Bakery Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid:439337:101501>
SAP Hood Milk Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid:439337:101499>
SAP Hood Milk Tanker 1939,<kuid:439337:101500>
SAP Hooker Chemical Truck,<kuid2:439337:100003:1>
SAP Maine Lobster Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid:439337:101506>
SAP Maine Maple Syrup Tanker 1939,<kuid:439337:101502>
SAP Seafood Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid:439337:101507>
SAP Union Ice Delivery Truck 1939,<kuid:439337:101514>
Semi-Trailer 1950's Flying A,<kuid:393523:1400>
Tanker Dodge Airflow 01,<kuid2:68213:29168:1>
Tanker Dodge Airflow 02,<kuid2:68213:29169:1>
Tanker Dodge Airflow 03,<kuid2:68213:29170:1>
Tractor Farmall 01,<kuid2:68213:29043:3>
Tractor Farmall 02,<kuid2:68213:29045:3>
Trailer Fruehauf Beach Cliff Sardines,<kuid:439337:101314>
Trailer Fruehauf 01 parked,<kuid2:68213:29061:2>
Trailer Fruehauf 01 Roadway,<kuid2:68213:29166:1>
Trailer Fruehauf 01 Roadway parked,<kuid2:68213:29167:1>
Trailer Fruehauf 02,<kuid2:68213:29063:3>
Trailer Fruehauf 03,<kuid2:68213:29075:3>
Trailer Fruehauf 04,<kuid2:68213:29077:3>
Truck DAF torpedo 01,<kuid2:68213:29111:1>
Truck Fargo F1-D,<kuid2:68213:29014:3>
Truck Ford F1 pickup Flying A,<kuid:393523:1405>
Truck Ford F1 pickup 01,<kuid2:68213:29066:3>
Truck Ford F1 pickup 02,<kuid2:68213:29067:3>
Truck Ford F1 pickup 04,<kuid2:68213:29131:2>
Truck Ford F1 pickup 05,<kuid2:68213:29132:2>
Truck Ford F1 pickup 06,<kuid2:68213:29133:2>
Truck Ford F1 pickup 07,<kuid2:68213:29134:2>
Truck Ford F1 pickup 08,<kuid2:68213:29135:2>
Truck garbage 01,<kuid2:68213:29094:2>
Truck garbage 02,<kuid2:68213:29095:2>
Truck International semi 01,<kuid2:68213:29085:3>
Truck International semi 02,<kuid2:68213:29086:3>
Truck International semi 03,<kuid2:68213:29087:3>
Truck International semi 04,<kuid2:68213:29088:3>
Truck International semi 05,<kuid2:68213:29089:3>
Truck International semi 06,<kuid2:68213:29154:1>
Truck International semi 08,<kuid2:68213:29156:1>
Truck Mack B61 dumper 01,<kuid2:68213:29046:3>
Truck Mack B61 dumper 02,<kuid2:68213:29048:3>
Truck Mack B61 dumper 03,<kuid2:68213:29050:3>
Truck sugar beet 04,<kuid2:68213:29011:4>
Wagon Freight 1,<kuid:63290:29005>
1947buick black,<kuid:404071:1137>
1947buick blue,<kuid:404071:1142>
1947buick brown,<kuid:404071:1141>
1947buick burgundy,<kuid:404071:1139>
1947buick olive,<kuid:404071:1140>
1947buick2009 black,<kuid:404071:1205>
1947buick2009 brown,<kuid:404071:1207>
1947buick2009 burgundy,<kuid:404071:1208>
1947buick2009 LTgreen,<kuid:404071:10091>
1948 Beetle,<kuid2:67261:29139:1>
1948 Beetle,<kuid:67261:29143>
1950 Chevy Pickup,<kuid2:67261:29303:1>
1950 Chevy Pickup,<kuid2:67261:29302:2>
1950 Chevy Pickup,<kuid2:67261:29301:1>
1950 Chevy Pickup,<kuid2:67261:29304:1>
1950 Chevy Pickup,<kuid2:67261:29300:2>
1953chevyVisor black,<kuid2:404071:1221:1>
1953chevyVisor DKblue,<kuid2:404071:1222:1>
1953chevyVisor DKgreen,<kuid:404071:1218>
1953chevyVisor LTblue,<kuid2:404071:1220:1>
1953chevyVisor LTgreen,<kuid2:404071:10093:1>
1953chevy black,<kuid:404071:1227>
1953chevy brown,<kuid2:404071:1230:1>
1953chevy DKblue,<kuid2:404071:1228:1>
1953chevy LTblue,<kuid:404071:1226>
1954olds blue,<kuid2:404071:6093:1>
1954olds copper,<kuid2:404071:1132:1>
1954olds green,<kuid2:404071:1134:1>
1954olds ltgreen,<kuid2:404071:1136:1>
1954olds red,<kuid2:404071:1135:1>
1954olds savoy,<kuid2:404071:1133:1>
1954olds2009 blue,<kuid2:404071:1209:1>
1954olds2009 red,<kuid2:404071:1213:1>
1955buick black,<kuid:404071:1123>
1955buick Blue2tone,<kuid:404071:6091>
1955buick copper,<kuid:404071:1124>
1955buick green2tone,<kuid:404071:1126>
1955buick red,<kuid:404071:1127>
1955buick2009 black,<kuid:404071:1215>
1955buick2009 Blue2tone,<kuid:404071:1214>
1955buick2009 green2tone,<kuid:404071:1216>
1955buick2009 red,<kuid:404071:1217>
1956chevy black,<kuid:404071:1239>
1956chevy garnet,<kuid:404071:1241>
1956chevy gold,<kuid:404071:1242>
1956chevy mint,<kuid:404071:1238>
1957 Chevy Bel AirYellow,<kuid:67261:29311>
1957 Chevy Bel Air Aqua,<kuid2:67261:29310:1>
1957 ply suburban,<kuid:67261:29073>
1958 fury,<kuid:67261:29070>
1959chev Impala blue,<kuid2:404071:1144:1>
1964 Thunderbird Navy Blue,<kuid:67261:29166>
1964 Thunderbird Red,<kuid:67261:29163>

 

[MSGSapper]

Over the last two days I have uploaded to the DLS over 50 billboards I have created which are appropriate to the U.S. 1950s era. These billboards are on wood poles and have a night mode which means they are lighted. They are also height adjustable. These are a re-skin of the 'MLF - Billboard - Teds Root Beer' by Michael Ferrell (Leeferr) and with his permission. My thanks to Mike for allowing me to do this!

Lots of great new billboards for fleshing out those great 1950s U.S. layouts! For Trainz build 3.3 or above.

They should be available for download over the next few days.....

Here is the full list:

SAP_1950s_Billboard_Albert,<kuid:439337:101572>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_AppleCo1,<kuid:439337:101556>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_AppleCo2,<kuid:439337:101563>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Baxter,<kuid:439337:101589>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Beachcliff,<kuid:439337:101569>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_BlackJack,<kuid:439337:101584>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Blueberry,<kuid:439337:101578>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_BM,<kuid:439337:101571>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Boraxo,<kuid:439337:101596>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Buick,<kuid:439337:101599>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Buick1,<kuid:439337:101600>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Bunny,<kuid:439337:101581>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Chevy,<kuid:439337:101551>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_CivilDefense,<kuid:439337:101559>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_CocaCola,<kuid:439337:101565>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_CocaCola1,<kuid:439337:101585>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_CocaCola2,<kuid:439337:101586>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Dalton,<kuid:439337:101577>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Dupont,<kuid:439337:101552>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_FlyingA1,<kuid:439337:101553>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_FlyingA2,<kuid:439337:101554>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Fruit,<kuid:439337:101562>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Fuller,<kuid:439337:101557>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Harris,<kuid:439337:101570>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Heinz1,<kuid:439337:101567>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Hellmanns,<kuid:439337:101558>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Hood1,<kuid:439337:101568>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Howard,<kuid:439337:101602>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Ike,<kuid:439337:101601>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Jantzen_Swimwear,<kuid:439337:101550>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_JohnDeere,<kuid:439337:101594>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_JohnDeere1,<kuid:439337:101595>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Levis,<kuid:439337:101564>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Lobster,<kuid:439337:101560>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Lucky,<kuid:439337:101573>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Lucky1,<kuid:439337:101574>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_MailPouch,<kuid:439337:101555>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Maple,<kuid:439337:101582>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Maxwell,<kuid:439337:101597>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Maxwell1,<kuid:439337:101598>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Melons,<kuid:439337:101580>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Nucoa,<kuid:439337:101561>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Post,<kuid:439337:101575>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_PostOffice,<kuid:439337:101593>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Post1,<kuid:439337:101576>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Potato,<kuid:439337:101579>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Schlitz,<kuid:439337:101590>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Schlitz1,<kuid:439337:101591>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Schlitz2,<kuid:439337:101592>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Sunbeam,<kuid:439337:101588>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Sunkist,<kuid:439337:101566>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Union,<kuid:439337:101583>
SAP_1950s_Billboard_Wrigleys,<kuid:439337:101587>

 

[Isegrinns]

Ooooh billboards, nice!
Will definitly take a look into them.
Thanks for making them.

 

[MSGSapper]

For details on my new upcoming Maine Central Portland Division 1950s based layout see my new support thread on the Auran Forums at:

http://forums.auran.com/trainz/show...ral-Portland-Division-Official-Support-Thread

 

[MSGSapper]

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[Dap]

<kuid2:30671:27226:1> not found on DLS by Content Manager. Where may it be accessed?

 

[MSGSapper]

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[Bob5446]

Lovely route. A great bit (lot!) of work. Very much enjoying finding my way round it. Respect due to you.