Trainz Eastern Route-The Volunteer Line

[AJ_Fox]

I closed this thread once because it was hijacked into personal attacks and so forth. Now it seems the same thing is happening again. The next Trainzer who responds with a personal comment will see this thread closed again.

A suggestion : If you want to have personal discussions take it outside. No one else is interested. Try to be a role model for the children here excited about their new game at the Holiday Season.

Cheers and Happy Holidays

AJ

 

[Red_TVRM]

It is an old FL unit, patched.

 

[illinoiscentral]

Knowing, sharing, doing, is the only way...
Don Dover, Extra 2200 South Magazine.

The quote that will stay with Allen for generations to come...:wave:

 

[illinoiscentral]

Red,
I hate it that your thread is being jacked again.

This route has really caught my interest over the past few weeks.

...my Kentucky & Tennessee is viewing your company as serious competition in the East Tennessee area...:hehe:


Woody

 

[Red_TVRM]

It's fine Woody it happens. I've done it before too.

Happy to see you like the idea of what we are doing.

 

[dnutter]

Hey Red,


Which are you using what kind of trainz version?

Because I really like the screenshots on above with SD50 units..those looking so realism


- David

 

[illinoiscentral]

It's fine Woody it happens. I've done it before too.

Happy to see you like the idea of what we are doing.

Oh very much so!
I'm very happy to see that there is people willing to re-create the essence of railroading in the Tennessee/Kentucky/North Carolina area!
This is such a wonderful, interesting place to model isn't it?
I'm a big fan of your paint scheme, go Vols!
Eventually I will have an entire set of Kentucky & Tennessee stuff, and perhaps I'll send you some pieces to mix into your consist every now and then.
I also appreciate how professionally you are handling this project, that is extremely commendable.


Good Work,
Woody:wave:

 

[meatloaf747]

It's fine Woody it happens. I've done it before too. Happy to see you like the idea of what we are doing.

Red;
Great to see that you have removed your "signature banner"...
I am sure that John has learn't something from this. Some times when you are young, you bike off more than you can chew !!! (when I was young, I definitely occasionally fell into this category of "been there, done that")...... (biting off more than I could chew, - & I have some photo's of black eye's to prove it)... :hehe:

Great to read that it all eventually worked out in the end & that John refunded your deposit in "full"... No, your right, it should never have dragged on that long. But it's definitely time to now; "please" move on...
(Hopefully John has learn't a valuable lesson from this and that you can now both move forward for the benefit of all the Trainz community).

I'm impressed with your screenshots and look forward to downloading the completed route at some stage in the future...
Cheers, Mac...

 

[Red1775]

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[Red1775]

All of the above is working shots, small changes have been made since they were taken.

 

[Red1775]

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7042/7036 pushes the through train south toward Bugtussel just past the Grassy Mountain Tunnel. Picked up 13 miles north and another 12 miles to go.
**These are easily my favorite units​

 

[Red_TVRM]

If anyone is interested here is some info. I just ran the VLR main from the main yard to the end of line point. There are a number of subs and branches off the main that are not recorded in this data.

Volunteer Line Track info (Main)
Dison Yard MP-0 (at the yard limit sign)
Coal Creek Industrial Park Switch-.20
Coal Creek Bridge-.653
Ryan Valley Bridge -.411 (Need a pusher from here to the Wye)
Bridge-1.963
North Pusher Siding Switch-2.622
Bridge-2.660
Bridge-2.844
Bridge-3.166
Tunnel-6.575
Bugtussel Siding Switch-7.693
Bugtussel-7.857
Tunnel-8.708
Bridge-10.428
Bridge-11.710
Bridge-13.430 (work on grade)
Pusher siding-15.720 (build by signal)
Double Track Switch-16.012 (Double Track Ends)
Tunnel-20.140
Bridge-22.523
Bridge-23.596
Bridge-24.628
Bridge-24.751
Bridge-28.700
Bridge-29.127
Bridge-29.351
Bridge-31.538
Bridge-32.110
Tunnel Switch-34.257
Tunnel-34.530
Tunnel-34.806
Tunnel-35.423
Tunnel Switch-35.610
MOW Siding Switch-38.768
MOW Siding Switch-38.025
Bridge-39.949
Bridge-40.611
Bridge-41.309
Bridge-41.737
Dutch Valley Yard Switch-43.625
Dutch Valley Subdivision Switch-43.895
Double Track Switch-46.255
Bridge-51.100
Tunnel-51.280
Double Track Switch-52.940 (End Double Track)
Bridge-55.441
Bridge-58.043
Bridge-59.019
Bridge-60.175
Bridge-60.925
Bridge-61.801
Bridge-62.981
Bridge-64.5287
Mine Spur Switch-64.786
Bridge-65.586
Bridge-66.484
Bridge-66.630
Bridge-66.776
Bridge-67.830
Double Track Switch-68.075
Bridge-68.370
Tunnel-68.507
Minersville Subdivison Switch-68.750
Bridge-68.785
Turtle Town Yard Limits-69.00
Turtle Town Yard Limits-69.606
Bridge-71.036
Double Main/Mine Branch Line Switch-73.186
Bridge-73.812
Tunnel-73.914
Beachgrove-75.138
Beachgrove Subdivision Switch-75.538
Bridge-75.675
Bridge-78.239
Mine Branch Line Switch-78.372
Mine Branch Line Switch-80.762
Brownsflat Power Plant Switch-82.161
Brownsflat Power Plant Switch-82.448
Brownsflatt Power Plant Switch-82.761
End of Line/Termination of Tracks-84.137

It should give a number of hours of work for anyone looking to really dive into it.

 

[Red_TVRM]

We have started the last process of the build, adding in the fine trackside details and ironing out any thing we have found that needs a change. These shots are from Dison Yard up to Ryan Valley. It will show how the majority of the line will feel. Some will be thinner in order to allow for better frame rates.

 

[Red_TVRM]

Working the grade between Dison Yard and Bugtussel. These are all taken south of the tunnel over the 6.75 miles that in two places carries just over 2.15% grade.

8026 "Miss Shell" is the headend of TT1775

 

[Red_TVRM]

 

[Red_TVRM]

 

[Red_TVRM]

 

[Red_TVRM]

Just redid this town about 2 hours ago, but am pretty stoked about how it is looking and feeling. The town is near a large national forest area where many go to camp and what not. It had adapted over time to support a tourist economy and not so much based on coal.
A yard set is setting out four cars from the yard to a siding for the southbound train to pick up without having to stop in the yard.

Still some fine details to work in and small adjustments but I really like how it feels.

 

[Red_TVRM]

It is a late night for this crew as they come across Stewartville still going loud late in the night. After going up north and picking up a cut of empties at a storage yard they are headed to NEMCO#77 to wait to load before heading back south to Dison Yard.

Slowly going through town at 5mph, the thunder from the engines and the clang of the bell works well at getting the attention of those around.

 

[cascaderailroad]

Question: Why do alot of people use concrete ties on US railroads ? Very few modern US RR's use concrete ties. Usually it is reserved for Class V trackage on the NEC High Speed Mainline. Very few other railroads use concrete ties, especially in rural areas.