MBTA ROUTE! (Rapid Transit, Commuter Rail)
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MBTA ROUTE UPDATE - GREEN LINE (TRACKS LAID FROM NORTH STATION TO HEATH STREET) !
Happy Mid-July Everyone!!!
Hope everyone is still safe and healthy!
I have been working on the Green Line Portion of the MBTA Route for a while since I completed Norfolk Station of the Franklin Commuter Rail Line, which I will get back to completing later.
I have placed baseboards on the route on the Central Subway (Lechmere to Kemore) and the "E" Branch (Prudential to Heath Street).
So far, I have placed stations from North Station to Museum of Fine Arts and was testing the ATLS Traffic System on the major intersections along Huntington Avenue.
Also, I am having trouble trying to find the right tunnels for the Central Subway of the Green Line but if any of you, who are familiar with the MBTA tunnels, have any suggestions please let me know.
Here are a few photos of the MBTA Green Line in Progress;
Lechmere Viaduct (Longfellow Bridge in the background)
Approaching Park Street Station (with the Red Line Platforms below and the Massachusetts State House in the Background)
Approaching Arlington Station (any suggestions on a good tunnel track with catenary?)
Approaching Northeastern University Station from the Huntington Avenue Subway Portal
Loading Passengers while rush hour traffic runs along Huntington Avenue
Approaching the traffic lights of Huntington Avenue and Parker Street
Passing the Museum of Fine Arts
Unloading Passengers at the Museum of Fine Arts Station
Let me know what you think!
Also, provide suggestions on the best tunnel with catenary for the Green Line Tunnel.
Enjoy the weekend!!!
Happy Mid-July Everyone!!!
Hope everyone is still safe and healthy!
I have been working on the Green Line Portion of the MBTA Route for a while since I completed Norfolk Station of the Franklin Commuter Rail Line, which I will get back to completing later.
I have placed baseboards on the route on the Central Subway (Lechmere to Kemore) and the "E" Branch (Prudential to Heath Street).
So far, I have placed stations from North Station to Museum of Fine Arts and was testing the ATLS Traffic System on the major intersections along Huntington Avenue.
Also, I am having trouble trying to find the right tunnels for the Central Subway of the Green Line but if any of you, who are familiar with the MBTA tunnels, have any suggestions please let me know.
Here are a few photos of the MBTA Green Line in Progress;
Lechmere Viaduct (Longfellow Bridge in the background)
Approaching Park Street Station (with the Red Line Platforms below and the Massachusetts State House in the Background)
Approaching Arlington Station (any suggestions on a good tunnel track with catenary?)
Approaching Northeastern University Station from the Huntington Avenue Subway Portal
Loading Passengers while rush hour traffic runs along Huntington Avenue
Approaching the traffic lights of Huntington Avenue and Parker Street
Passing the Museum of Fine Arts
Unloading Passengers at the Museum of Fine Arts Station
Let me know what you think!
Also, provide suggestions on the best tunnel with catenary for the Green Line Tunnel.
Enjoy the weekend!!!
MBTA ROUTE UPDATE - FRANKLIN LINE PROGRESS PHOTOS! (APPROACHING FRANKLIN STATION!)
Here are some of the photos of the Norfolk/Franklin, MA portion of the Franklin Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail!
I've reached the Franklin Reservoirs and will get started on the Franklin/Dean College Station and Area soon!
Franklin Reservoir Area before Franklin/Dean College Station
Double Track running past the Reservoir
Northern Aerial View of Franklin, MA over the Franklin Reservoirs
Next Steps (Updated):
Let me know what you think!
Here are some of the photos of the Norfolk/Franklin, MA portion of the Franklin Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail!
I've reached the Franklin Reservoirs and will get started on the Franklin/Dean College Station and Area soon!
Franklin Reservoir Area before Franklin/Dean College Station
Double Track running past the Reservoir
Northern Aerial View of Franklin, MA over the Franklin Reservoirs
Next Steps (Updated):
- Completing Franklin Station, Layover Yard, and Area
- Completing scenery to Forge Park/495 Station
- Completing Forge Park Station and Area
- Add Second Track (Franklin to Norwood)
- Recheck scenery from Norwood to Readville
- Work on Southwest Corridor (Readville to Back Bay Station including Orange Line)
Let me know what you think!
MBTA ROUTE UPDATE - FRANKLIN LINE PROGRESS PHOTOS! (FRANKLIN STATION!)
Good Morning All,
Here are some of the photos of the Franklin/Dean College portion of the Franklin Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail!
I've reached Franklin Station and finished the Station Details. I'm currently working on the parking lot and surrounding area!
View of the finished pathway to Main Street Bridge!
View of Main and East Central Streets
View of Station from Main Street Bridge
Station Parking
Accessible Parking
View of Station and Parking Lot
View of Yard Office and Franklin Layover Yard
Closeup of Trains resting at Franklin Layover Yard
Let me know what you think!
Have a Great Week!!!
Good Morning All,
Here are some of the photos of the Franklin/Dean College portion of the Franklin Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail!
I've reached Franklin Station and finished the Station Details. I'm currently working on the parking lot and surrounding area!
View of the finished pathway to Main Street Bridge!
View of Main and East Central Streets
View of Station from Main Street Bridge
Station Parking
Accessible Parking
View of Station and Parking Lot
View of Yard Office and Franklin Layover Yard
Closeup of Trains resting at Franklin Layover Yard
Let me know what you think!
Have a Great Week!!!
kcwright_rm
Cumberland & Eastern RRTC
i would recommend using matching textures, looks great!
Leverettrailfan
New member
just discovering this thread- very interested in the MBTA rapid transit stuffs. It's a shame not much equipment has been done in Trainz. Enjoying looking at this route developing!!
Thought I would check in on this thread since I "live within the route". You certainly have your work cut out for you TC. I'm liking the green line trolleys. Here's a winter scene you can espouse to:
Thanks @deneban!! I wish one day the Type 8s will be available for Trainz!!
MBTA ROUTE UPDATE - FRANKLIN LINE PROGRESS PHOTOS! (FRANKLIN COMPLETED!!!)
Franklin/Dean College Station and Area is Completed!!!
Here are the photos!! Enjoy!!!
Welcome to Franklin, MA!!!
Bird's Eye View of Franklin, MA!!!
View of Dean College
View of Franklin Common
View of Main Street (Downtown Franklin)
Main Street Entrance to Franklin/Dean College Commuter Rail Station
View of Franklin/Dean College Station
View of Franklin Station Parking Lot
View of MBTA Commuter Rail Equipment at Franklin Layover Facility
Next Steps (Updated):
Let me know what you think!
Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!
Franklin/Dean College Station and Area is Completed!!!
Here are the photos!! Enjoy!!!
Welcome to Franklin, MA!!!
Bird's Eye View of Franklin, MA!!!
View of Dean College
View of Franklin Common
View of Main Street (Downtown Franklin)
Main Street Entrance to Franklin/Dean College Commuter Rail Station
View of Franklin/Dean College Station
View of Franklin Station Parking Lot
View of MBTA Commuter Rail Equipment at Franklin Layover Facility
Next Steps (Updated):
- Completing scenery to Forge Park/495 Station
- Completing Forge Park Station and Area
- Add Second Track (Franklin to Norwood)
- Recheck scenery from Norwood to Readville
- Work on Southwest Corridor (Readville to Back Bay Station including Orange Line)
Let me know what you think!
Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!
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MBTA ROUTE UPDATE - FRANKLIN LINE PROGRESS PHOTOS! (FORGE PARK/495 COMPLETED!!!)
Forge Park/495 Station and Area is Completed!!!
Finally reached the Terminus of the Franklin Line!!!
Here are the photos!! Enjoy!!!
Bird's Eye View of Forge Park/495 Station and Area!
Inbound Train #706 awaiting departure for Boston!
Mini-High Accessible Platform
Accessible Parking at South Lot
Pedestrian Footbridge with People looking over Train #706
North and South Lots
Garelick Farms Plant West of Forge Park Station
Train #706 crossing Forge Parkway
Crossing Grove Street
Crossing under Interstate 495 to Franklin/Dean College Station
Next Steps (Updated):
Let me know what you think!
Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!
Forge Park/495 Station and Area is Completed!!!
Finally reached the Terminus of the Franklin Line!!!
Here are the photos!! Enjoy!!!
Bird's Eye View of Forge Park/495 Station and Area!
Inbound Train #706 awaiting departure for Boston!
Mini-High Accessible Platform
Accessible Parking at South Lot
Pedestrian Footbridge with People looking over Train #706
North and South Lots
Garelick Farms Plant West of Forge Park Station
Train #706 crossing Forge Parkway
Crossing Grove Street
Crossing under Interstate 495 to Franklin/Dean College Station
Next Steps (Updated):
- Add Second Track (Franklin to Norwood)
- Add Second Platform to Norfolk, Walpole, and Windsor Gardens
- Recheck scenery from Norwood to Readville
- Work on Southwest Corridor (Readville to Back Bay Station)
- Work on Orange Line (Forest Hills to Back Bay)
- Work on South Station
- Work on Southampton Yard
- Finish Orange Line (Back Bay to Oak Grove)
- Work on Fairmount Line (South Station to Readville)
- Finish Red Line Ashmont/Braintree to Alewife)
Let me know what you think!
Wishing Everyone a Great and Blessed Week!!!
Wow, you are doing an awesome job! I love what I am seeing
Thanks @Jdriver!!!
That sounds like a cool idea!!