Real World Routes

Does anyone have a list of routes people have made that are actuall real routes, that are complete?
Ficticious routes are ok for awhile but im bored of them now.Please please help.

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RE: Real World Routes, pwillard, Sep-29-03, 10:01 AM, (1) RE: Real World Routes, SVTS, Sep-29-03, 10:39 AM, (2) RE: Real World Routes, johninchicago, Sep-29-03, 02:01 PM, (3) RE: Real World Routes, mquist, Sep-29-03, 03:23 PM, (4) RE: Real World Routes, UP Wings, Sep-30-03, 08:41 AM, (8) RE: Real World Routes, Fodda, Sep-30-03, 09:22 AM, (9) RE: Real World Routes, Richard, Sep-29-03, 05:15 PM, (5) RE: Real World Routes, jerrym3d, Sep-29-03, 06:08 PM, (6) RE: Real World Routes, Magoo, Sep-29-03, 09:23 PM, (7) RE: Real World Routes, disreali, Oct-10-03, 06:29 AM, (10) RE: Real World Routes, NW_611, Oct-10-03, 06:41 AM, (11)

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You might try looking in the Route Specification Forum.Pete Willard


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Bored of the fictional routes?Guess you have not tried out the ADFRR yet? That has to be one of the best routes around. Lots of industries if you are into switching, lots of passenger stations and big cities if you are into commuter or long distance passenger trains, and over 300 miles of mainline trackage over mountains, through cities, and across some spectacular bridges. I was not really into passenger stuff before version 2 came out, but things quickly changed after Robert sent it to me on CD. As for real world routes, try NEC4, Whitefish 2.0, Marias 3.1, Conrail Indy, Tehachapi, Cajon, Sandpatch, Bridge Line, Kicking Horse Pass, Glorietta Pass, Raton Pass, East River, and Hamilton Norfolk, and the soon to be released Surfliner.Chris Bogley
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Syracuse New York
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>Bored of the fictional routes?
>
>Guess you have not tried out the ADFRR yet? That has to be
>one of the best routes around. Lots of industries if you are
>into switching, lots of passenger stations and big cities if
>you are into commuter or long distance passenger trains, and
>over 300 miles of mainline trackage over mountains, through
>cities, and across some spectacular bridges. I was not
>really into passenger stuff before version 2 came out, but
>things quickly changed after Robert sent it to me on CD.
>
>As for real world routes, try NEC4, Whitefish 2.0, Marias
>3.1, Conrail Indy, Tehachapi, Cajon, Sandpatch, Bridge Line,
>Kicking Horse Pass, Glorietta Pass, Raton Pass, East River,
>and Hamilton Norfolk, and the soon to be released Surfliner.
...and a little later, Donner Pass (50's period) from 3DTrain Stuff (Winter 2004).

John in Chicago

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Hi disreali.You do realize that all the routes provided with MSTS are real routes. They are not all that well executed which is why we have MP3.1 and NEC4 which are improved versions of the default routes USA2 and USA1 respectivly. Most of the payware addon routes are real routes as are a majority of the free d/l's.Atually a good fictional route such as Ohio Rail or ADFRR are the best of all worlds because they can - if well designed - have a better play balance between long haul, local, switching and passenger operations. Also fictional routes have usualy got a good equipment sets that are easy to install like Ohio Rail."that are complete?"I hope by compltete you don't mean the entire railroad. Modeling BNSF, CSX, UP, or NS would be imposible - way too large. Even an entire division of a prototype RR is a daunting task but there are several prhects that size available.Be Seeing you.
Michael

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>...and a little later, Donner Pass (50's period) from 3DTrain Stuff (Winter 2004). Winter 2004!!! Is that a typo or do we really have to wait a year before it comes out?

UP Wings
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>>...and a little later, Donner Pass (50's period) from 3DTrain Stuff (Winter 2004).
>
>Winter 2004!!! Is that a typo or do we really have to wait a
>year before it comes out? Here in the northern hemisphere winter generally lasts from December through to February inclusive, although living in Britain you'd think it was September through to July! So Winter 2004 I reckon means some time early next year.As for realistic routes, try Pat Dalton's Skipton route which is a masterly reworking of the default Settle-Carlisle based in the 1920s and modelled with supreme skill.Also in a few weeks look out for a complete route... The Severn Valley Railway. This route will set the benchmark for realism and route building skill as well as including lots of finely crafted rolling stock.

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My P&WV is a real route. Verson 1 is in the file library now, with version 2 to be released soon.Take Care.
Rich S.

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There are many real routes available. Some of my favorites are from Europe - Albula, Wupper Express, and LGV Med. Real US routes which I enjoy include N&JC, Lehigh Valley and Seattle. Another realistic fictional route is Priest River - Hoodoo pass.I am not bored with MSTS as there are so many good routes available.I hope this helps.

Jerry

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Check out the Chippewa Valley Rail Road. It is a real line in northern Wisconsin. Some of it of abandoned track, other parts are in use today. Do a search CVRR and you will find the files in the library.
Use some of the great C&NW rolling engines that are in the library too.C&NW = (cheap and nothing wasted).. it did when I worked there. Thanks for taking a look!Glenn

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thnk u everybody for all your replies they are very interesting and usefull. can i be cheeky and ask for some links to download these files.TIA Ben

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Most of, if not all, these routes and their associated files can be downloaded from the train-sim.com file library. The link to it is www.train-sim.com/login.htm Once there, select 'Routes' from the pull-down menu, and search away. That should get you where you want to be. If not, let us know.

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