The SteamWorkz East Broad Top Route Development Thread TRS22

[CD30]

Rockhill / Orbisonia Yard & Station has started construction! Stay tuned for following updates!

 

[steve180]

Alright, so a little bit more about the route. We are currently developing phase 1 of the route which is from Orbisonia to the picnic grove (I forget what it is called atm). This section will be the shortest and the first of the sections that will be released. This route is being based off of the common carrier era of the EBT, however phase 1 will come with both a early tourist era version and a modern version (main differences will be the type of vehicles seen on the route as well as the addition of the picnic grove. In addition to the route we will be working alongside another content creator to produce some much needed equipment for the route as well as new scenery assets that we desperately need to bring this route to life. We currently have all track graded from Mount Union to Orbisonia.

Simplified version of what I just said above plus answering some questions:
- Route is the entirety of the East Broad Top Railroad's mainline, we also hope to include a couple of the railroad's branch lines in the future.
- Phase 1 will be Orbisonia - the picnic grove
- We are working with another content creator to develop much needed new assets and equipment for the route, these will cost money. I won't be giving out more details at this time.
- The route in all phases will be FREE
- The route is TRS22 and up only, no TRS19 or TANE support
- There are currently approx 4 people working on the project as of late 2024 (3 in-house and 1 contacted)
With that said we are looking forward to bringing the popular route and new equipment for it to the public. This route is purely a passion project. We are still actively looking for people to assist us with research as well as development work, mainly in the form of models. Keep in mind that there is going to be no money involved in this, only step forward if you genuinely want to help. You will receive the stuff we already have commissioned as well as beta versions of the map as it is being developed. PM me steve180, CD30, or axis3039 on the forms for more information. If there is a simple question that can be answered here on this thread. Please ask it here.

Thanks,
Emmitt

 

[steve180]

Some progress update screenshots:

Sadly the old Bendorsey assets are starting to show their age. Someone should consider making some new buildings for the EBT.

 

[steve180]

Work is continuing on the EBT. Most of the Grasses, trees, and rural scenes are done by me, however most of the town work is done by @axis3039. I am also doing some town work as well. Axis and I are both very happy with the progress that we are making on this route. It is truly a pleasure to bring a much needed route to Trainz. Like I said before, there are some things in development that we plan to release alongside the route. Those will hopefully be done with phase 1. If they aren't, we'll hold off on releasing phase 1 until they are completed. I hope everyone is ready for the routes release as well as the content that will come with the route when it drops. At the current moment, we are aiming for early to mid spring for phase 1. We may have phase 2 complete by the end of the year, however we'll see. After all, trainz is a hobby and an art, rushing it will only decrease the quality. Also, we have determined that we will need models for some of the tipples, the coal cleaning plant in Mount Union, as well as many other different assets to bring the route fully to life. It will most likely be a good while before we are able to obtain these assets if we are able to obtain them at all. We are still looking for 3d modelers potentially interested in making these assets. We currently only have one 3d modeler on the team who is working on some of these much needed assets.

Sidenote:
Because I know someone is going to ask eventually, the grass and the roads will be packaged with the route. We have been given permission by their creator to use them. They all are currently unavailable to my knowledge.

Anyways, that's about all I have to say for today;
Hope that you are enjoying the screenshots,

Emmitt

 

[steve180]

More work on the EBT Route. Most of the grass and scenery work here at Mcmullan's Summit is done by me, however as a duo we currently have most of the rural scenery done to just before the fill: