UP Steven Sub V2

[CattyPatty]

Well after a couple months of editing and adding new track to my UP steven sub i thought I'll post some screenshots of it. As always feedback is encouraged.

More screenshots comming soon and also at http://trainzland.webs.com/.:wave:

 

[conrailfan1999]

Wow looks nice! I loved the first version of your route and this one will be even better!

 

[CattyPatty]

More screenies. Now leaving the farmland and going into rolling hills.

 

[CRQ4125]

I really enjoy the first edition. If I could make one suggestion tho. Could the switches possibly be lengthened up? Even with four axle power it seems to toylike to be realistic

 

[CattyPatty]

Ill work on the switches. Does anyone know a good distance the switches should be between the start and the end of the curve?

 

[mp202]

I have a very good formula for turnouts.

Start out with a section like this. Straighten out the lead to the turnout.

Next make your curve. I usually go two squares or 20 meters. The track must still be touching the other. I usually keep the rail heads lined up.

Next make a short straight piece of track. The outside corner should be touching the 5m grid.

After you straighten that piece out, begin the second part of the turnout. Make a curve that extends about 20 meters. Your track should now be on the 5m grid and somewhat parallel to the main track.

Now make a straight as long as needed parallel to the main track. Straighten that piece and you're finished.

I hope this helps.

 

[amtrak2041864]

Looks like a great route, also nice turnout tutorial!

 

[CattyPatty]

thanks for the tutorial Ill try that.

 

[cascaderailroad]

Ill work on the switches. Does anyone know a good distance the switches should be between the start and the end of the curve?

You can measure your prototype RR cross overs in Google Earth, and most high speed crossovers are @ 270' end to end (some are even longer). So a tight switch could be made within the 130' + range, there abouts.

 

[CattyPatty]

A CNW rock train heads through the city.

 

[CRQ4125]

Usually what I do for let's say, a no. 4 or 6 switch, is between 5 or 6 baseboards, just two pieces of straight track, and one curve, minimal spline points, and looks way better than what blake pointed out. sorry dude.

 

[mp202]

Usually what I do for let's say, a no. 4 or 6 switch, is between 5 or 6 baseboards, just two pieces of straight track, and one curve, minimal spline points, and looks way better than what blake pointed out. sorry dude.

That is almost exactly like what mine is, but allows for more realism. Most railroads don't have switches constructed as you have described.

 

[CattyPatty]

 

[nicky9499]

May I suggest taking pictures in the daytime hours instead, it would show off the route better.

Cheerio,
Nicholas

 

[CattyPatty]

A new YouTube video series I started to show off my progress on my UP Steven SUB.

 

[CattyPatty]

tons of progress is being made on the route.

 

[pdkoester]

I call these the Union Pacific "take-over":

Part 1

 

[pdkoester]

Union Pacific "take-over":

Part 2

 

[matruck]

Sum really nice work in here, Keep it up.
Cheers Mick.

 

[WCL]

Very nice Keep up the good work :Y: