BNSF Seattle Subdivsion: Kalama to Tenino *Warning Large Images*
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nicholas2004
New member
Ah! so i see your usig Google earth textures!
Trainman10
NARM
Just some teaser shots to get you guys excited for the newer shots.
Railwoodman
Well-known member
Great looking route, looking forward to more shots
Trainman10
NARM
It's a long process, but it involves Google Sketchup and the Trainz importer for Google Sketchup.
cascaderailroad
New member
I seem to remember reading somewhere incorporating GE textures (except on a temporary BasemapA") makes for bad framerates on a DEM ???
Im interested in this project as well. Didn't even know it existed tbh. The thought of doing Vancouver B.C. to Vancouver WA is mind boggling..... I can figure the track work won't be too difficult if your DEM is from a more recent version, but the scenary..... whooo boy...... Thats gotta be 400 Miles of some of the most twisty turny (Not tight radii, but because it loops around so much) track I've seen. Im curious to see how your cities Develop.
This is my attempt at Seattle itself so far:
http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?115324-Seattle-W-I-P&highlight=Seattle
Its been worked on alot since the last post in it, but I had to stop due to lack of a Vid Card (Adding Trees really started hammering me, this has since been rectified however since I managed to aqquire a new Vid Card), and College + Work. This summer is probably the next time I'll get alot of time to keep working on it.
Falcus
This is my attempt at Seattle itself so far:
http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?115324-Seattle-W-I-P&highlight=Seattle
Its been worked on alot since the last post in it, but I had to stop due to lack of a Vid Card (Adding Trees really started hammering me, this has since been rectified however since I managed to aqquire a new Vid Card), and College + Work. This summer is probably the next time I'll get alot of time to keep working on it.
Falcus
Trainman10
NARM
I have since restarted this project. It is the full route except it is from Kalama, WA up to Everett, WA. These shots are from around Kalama, WA where the work is beginning.
Trainman10
NARM
Screenshot #1: BNSF 4914 leads the S-STPTAC through Kalama, WA.
Screenshot #2: The S-STPTAC crosses over the Kalama River while 2 sets of grain pool power rest at Peavey Grain Elevator.
Screenshot #3: A meet between an empty auto train from the PSAP and the S-STPTAC near Kalama River Rd.
Screenshot #4: The empty autorack train is racing south through Kalama as it approaches Henderson Dr.
Screenshot #5: Looking stormy as the auto train continues through Kalama with RSG Forest Products off to the left.
Screenshot #6: BNSF Local 868 train heading towards Kalama to do some work at Emerald Kalama Chemical and RSG Forest Products is seen passing Steelscape Inc.
Screenshot #7: 868 passing under the Henderson Dr bridge as they are getting ready to stop and make a reverse move on the siding to work Emerald Kalama Chemical as night time sets in.
Screenshot #2: The S-STPTAC crosses over the Kalama River while 2 sets of grain pool power rest at Peavey Grain Elevator.
Screenshot #3: A meet between an empty auto train from the PSAP and the S-STPTAC near Kalama River Rd.
Screenshot #4: The empty autorack train is racing south through Kalama as it approaches Henderson Dr.
Screenshot #5: Looking stormy as the auto train continues through Kalama with RSG Forest Products off to the left.
Screenshot #6: BNSF Local 868 train heading towards Kalama to do some work at Emerald Kalama Chemical and RSG Forest Products is seen passing Steelscape Inc.
Screenshot #7: 868 passing under the Henderson Dr bridge as they are getting ready to stop and make a reverse move on the siding to work Emerald Kalama Chemical as night time sets in.
Trainman, See if any of the photos in this link might assist in your route building. Also, at Chambers Bay, near Steilacoom, there is a lift bridge. The world famous bridge builder, Mr. Ben Dorsey built a model of it, several versions in fact. Direct Lift Bridge 1, kuid2:210518:10394:1
That is a huge project you have taken on. Looks fantastic.
http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?34265-From-the-Water
Regards,
That is a huge project you have taken on. Looks fantastic.
http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?34265-From-the-Water
Regards,
Trainman10
NARM
Are you talking about the JR track and matching ballast? It's built-in to Trainz 2012.
I have TransDem which I am currently using to rebuild the DEM route for this project. It's very time consuming when you are using Google Earth for image overlays. It'll be awhile before I export the DEM and UTM tiles that go with it to begin working on this project once again. Also currently they are busy doing a lot of MOW related projects including 3rd main construction in several locations between Vancouver and Seattle.
nickrailfan
Lord of the Executives
Hey Kai. I just found this now lol
I was wondering what happened to this route. It was on your site but then got taken down. I was planning on purchasing it in the near future. What's the deal?
I was wondering what happened to this route. It was on your site but then got taken down. I was planning on purchasing it in the near future. What's the deal?
Trainman10
NARM
The route is still alive. It's currently being built in sections. Keep an eye on the website for updated screenshots as well as this thread and on our facebook page HERE
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nickrailfan
Lord of the Executives
Thank you. I'm planning a Trainz series that will utilize this route and I can't wait for the next version. Thanks for the quick reply and info!
Also, near the top on your FB page, there's a video with BNSF GP60Bs. I was wondering if those have been released anywhere.
Also, near the top on your FB page, there's a video with BNSF GP60Bs. I was wondering if those have been released anywhere.
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nickrailfan
Lord of the Executives
Also, any chance of the Lakewood/Lakeview sub and the Prairie line out to JBLM on the new version of the route?
Trainman10
NARM
nickrailfan
Lord of the Executives
Thanks for the answers!
Is there any way I could get a copy of those 60Bs from you, or does the JR license prohibit that?nickrailfan
Lord of the Executives
Hey, in case you haven't started on the TR Lakewood Sub and the Tidelands Division, you don't have to. I'm currently working on those routes.