Break Time

LAST EDITED ON Dec-05-03 AT 03:29 AM (EST)

So what does a route builder do when he takes a break from working on the primary route project?He "relaxes" tinkering with the next route project! I know, that's sick, man, real sick.Oh well. Not wanting to be stuck in the 1900's forever, I've begun to experiment with the "next one". I explored a couple/three route options, and have now settled on what will be next once the North Arkansas is out the door. The next one will also be based on a prototype but this time set in the year 1981. A few historical pertinents:* Boasted the highest rail pass between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. * Had 3.7% grades.* One trestle was 150' high, and sat on the edge of a 30' waterfall giving a total height of 180' from the railhead to the floor of the hollow below. (Will be modeled.)* Main commodities will be timber related.* Too many other nifty features to mention.Below is a scene I threw together to see how things may look. Though this scene is far from finished, it helped give me a sense of the "feel" the route will offer. Oh yes, you're looking at the beginnings of the "huge" town of "Summit". Population: 25 hardy souls and a blue tick hound. The crew has brought the slow moving train to a stop... time to go into the old General Store and get a cold strawberry soda along with a bag of salted peanuts to pour in it. Ah! Now that's a snack fit fer a king!Out of view to the left, the line punches through a shallow cut, and visually the terrain changes dramatically... it appears you're on top of the world. From Summit you begin a twisting, turning, descent to the valley far below. I still think this route stuff is hopelessly addictive. Andre Ming
THE Big Cheese and Great Poobah of V Scale Creations

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RE: Break Time..., Hack, Dec-05-03, 07:05 AM, (1) RE: Break Time..., calr, Dec-05-03, 11:57 AM, (2) RE: Break Time..., Coonskin, Dec-05-03, 03:17 PM, (3) RE: Break Time..., jonathanmlewis, Dec-05-03, 03:19 PM, (4) RE: Break Time..., dmikulec, Dec-05-03, 10:32 PM, (5) RE: Break Time..., ENR3005, Dec-06-03, 02:12 AM, (6) RE: Break Time..., Coonskin, Dec-06-03, 03:41 AM, (7) RE: Break Time..., Tree Frog, Dec-06-03, 05:14 PM, (8)

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Ooooh - nice work, Andre. I can see the beginings of another masterpiece. Keep 'em coming, please! Cheers!
Marc - 3DTrains
http://www.3dtrains.comPro Series SuperPacks

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That looks great!When I finish my route (99% done) and release it, I am going to take a break from route building and work on some of the modeling projects that I have been putting off. That includes the "Queen of the West" sternwheel riverboat, a more realistic electrical substation, a modern McDonald's, some hotels and motels. Most of these will go into a future release of Columbia Gorge. I also plan to finally get to know 3D Canvas. I've had it for six months and still haven't learned how to use it!Cal Rasmussen
Beaverton, OR
(My email is in my profile)Columbia Gorge Route (Phase 1-- BNSF side DONE! UP side 98%)

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LAST EDITED ON Dec-05-03 AT 03:18 PM (EST)

Thanks fella's.One thing about screen pics: They can rather rudely cut through one's enthusiasm at the time! (Which is a primary reason I post them. That is, to see the scene from a fresh perspective.) Guess what I'm trying to say: Now that it's "the morning after"... I see that this little mini-scene has good potential... but also see how much more such a scene needs before it's ready to go out the door. Bottom line: Back to work!Andre Ming
THE Big Cheese and Great Poobah of V Scale Creations

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Nice work. http://groups.msn.com/MSTSNarrowGauge

Jonathan Lewis
jonathanmlewis@msn.com

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>So what does a route builder do when he takes a break from
>working on the primary route project?
>
>He "relaxes" tinkering with the next route project! I know,
>that's sick, man, real sick. Sounds as bad as me. Software developer by day, route builder by night. As if sitting in front of computer monitors for 8 hours a day @work wasn't enough.
>I still think this route stuff is hopelessly addictive. It's gotta be. Why else would we be risking carpal tunnel? Lookin' good sir, lookin' good.--
Dave Mikulec
(former Charter Member)
"the Ohio Southeastern - NKP Project"

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http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/m/dmikulec/OSES/index.html

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Looking good. What route is this? Is it BN's former Black Hills line.ENR3005

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ENR3005 asked:"What route is this? Is it BN's former Black Hills line."Trust me, you'll never guess. When I shift from my current route project to this one, I'll start posting more info. Andre Ming
THE Big Cheese and Great Poobah of V Scale Creations

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Hi Andre,I understand the need for a break. I'm spending my break from route building by do a lot of beta testing of some new routes.Bill Burnett

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