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rgarber (1187 posts)
Feb-08-02, 02:41 PM (EST) "Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville Steel" I gave the whole highline situation some thought and have tried this solution. Let me know what you think.For those who don't know what the highline is, this is where coke is delivered to the furnace which is then brought up to the furnace by the skip cars. Typically the skip cars originate from below. With the previous pictures the skip cars were originating from the same level as the track. But with out limited objects I didn't think a true highline could be created. So this a solution I came up with.I've taken Bjorn's (alias Nalle) new EMRR rdc's out for a spin and I've already taken the ramp up to the highline. Bill (the longiehairwizardry guy) said it should be about 20' up in the air. These are 50' segments, one each side and I gotta tell you, I hate doing bridges in MSTS! The highline track is double-tracked and approximately 300 meters. The addition of the highline allowed me to add more peripheral tracks to the plant.You can see the skip track still originates from ground level. The coke is dropped from the cars above and various kinds of moving equipment will shuffle the mounds of coke to the skip cars. Note also the wooden bridge still is there in the background. Some more shots to see. Whatcha think? Rich Garber Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
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Subject Author Message Date ID RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville ... DTA Feb-08-02 1 RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville ... Baldwinbob Feb-08-02 3 RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville ... SD80MAC Feb-08-02 2 RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville ... Hawk Feb-08-02 4 RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville ... rgarber Feb-09-02 5

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DTA (285 posts)
Feb-08-02, 03:54 PM (EST) 1. "RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville Steel" I reckon it looks awesome! Stop chatting here and release it! LOLSeriously, It looks great, and from your past exploits, I am sure the route and any activities will be great too. There are a few other routes that are good, but you are the only one to produce a good finished product with loads of difficult activities. The installs are easy too, what more could anybody want.To be honest, you should be asking for a payment. If someone can ask $5 for one locomotive, whats your work worth? On the other hand, I may not be able to afford it! LOLYou are a great Guy Rich, and I thank you for everything you have done.David Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
Baldwinbob (30 posts)
Feb-08-02, 06:55 PM (EST) 3. "RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville Steel" My sentiments exactly! May I suggest you order out for some Chinese, keep your strength up you know until this is finished.Shrimp In Lobster Sauce anyone?Bob Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
SD80MAC (686 posts)
Feb-08-02, 05:23 PM (EST) 2. "RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville Steel" Hiya Rich!Lookin quite awesome as usaul!Nice setup.Rich there is some "Steel Industry" cars in the download section,and a variety of coil cars...how bout some pics with those cars in it?and a switcher or two.have you considered adding the "Paper mill"?Planning on adding any "workers"? Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
Hawk (318 posts)
Feb-08-02, 08:15 PM (EST) 4. "RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville Steel" Damn Rich-
I just have got the drool mop back, after I had it cleaned and sanatized.
Well, it's ready. My wife has got it in her hand (it's a little rough on the carpets though ).
Lookin' good!
Can't wait to run it.
Hawk
"And it comes to be, that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way."
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rgarber (1187 posts)
Feb-09-02, 00:06 AM (EST) 5. "RE: Bodiddly RR update: Zanesville Steel" Well thanks folks but all I did was lay the track. The structures are Deanville's, Nickf's and Enocell's and the cars shown are Bjorn's repaints of some Swedish car.BTW, there are two paper mills put on the route already finished. There's behind the steel mill a ways. You pass it on the way to the steel mill. What happens is the branch starts deep into Zanesville and makes it way past three industries served by the railroad. Then the spur winds itself up a small hill and crosses over the mainline and then heads on out to a iron ore pit. A cutback junctions off of the branch and cutbacks down to the steel mill. A further industry for making coiled steel is served behind the steel mill. I think this area will wipe out any semblance of frame rate when its done I'm afraid.Rich Garber
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