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Started by aSplitSwitch November 16, 2004 16 posts 7 min read

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aSplitSwitchMember since Nov-16-04 · 1 postsNov 16, 2004 10:29 PM

Has anyone made or are there plans for the CSX Boston Line in Massachusetts and New York?Adam Sullivan
asplitswitch@netscape.net

Tony Bragga 1986-2004

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RE: CSX Boston Line?, UP6767, Nov-16-04, 05:52 PM, (1) RE: CSX Boston Line?, NewEnglandRailFan, Nov-16-04, 07:51 PM, (2) RE: CSX Boston Line?, UP6767, Nov-16-04, 08:38 PM, (3) RE: CSX Boston Line?, csxchris, Nov-23-04, 09:50 PM, (4) RE: CSX Boston Line?, csxchris, Nov-23-04, 09:51 PM, (5) RE: CSX Boston Line?, NewEnglandRailFan, Nov-24-04, 04:47 PM, (6) RE: CSX Boston Line?, builderjones, Nov-24-04, 08:24 PM, (7) RE: CSX Boston Line?, Kentucky86, Nov-24-04, 09:03 PM, (8) RE: CSX Boston Line?, taracer, Nov-25-04, 00:06 AM, (9) RE: CSX Boston Line?, NewEnglandRailFan, Nov-25-04, 12:17 PM, (10) RE: CSX Boston Line?, SD70AC, Nov-30-04, 04:04 PM, (13) RE: CSX Boston Line?, NewEnglandRailFan, Nov-30-04, 07:53 PM, (14) RE: CSX Boston Line?, stretch, Nov-30-04, 06:16 AM, (11) RE: CSX Boston Line?, TAMR159, Nov-30-04, 04:03 PM, (12) RE: CSX Boston Line?, CARex, Dec-01-04, 05:44 PM, (15)

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UP6767Member since Oct-11-03 · 539 postsNov 16, 2004 10:52 PM

RE: CSX Boston Line?

Hmm. that would be a nice line to do. but im busy with the Guilford Routes (im still learning as i go)

Shawn.
Guilford Rail System
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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 1412 postsNov 17, 2004 12:51 AM

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Hey! looks like we got another Boston line fan on our hands I wish someone did make it for MSTS. I would do it, but I'm lost in the RE
-Dave

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UP6767Member since Oct-11-03 · 539 postsNov 17, 2004 1:38 AM

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LAST EDITED ON Nov-16-04 AT 08:41 PM (EST)

Dave, your not alone. LOL Im learning as i go. and yea i like the Boston Line too! theres got to be someone to do it. id do it....but i got the POWA(portland-waterville) route, WASK (waterville-skowhegan(Hinkley Branch)) route, and LERU(Leeds-Rumford(Rumford Branch)) route on my hands.

Shawn.
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csxchrisCharter Member · 40 postsNov 24, 2004 2:50 AM

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I am attemptimg to do the River Line. Trying to make markers and see how they come out on the RE. I will have to bring my video camera along soon and film the line and take some pictures. Would like to learn how to create custom buildings with the 3d and the skinning stuff. I am planning to do from CP FB through CP SK and all the way down to Oak Island Yard through CP Valley (and including Port Newark/PNCT) and end it there. No promises but I will commit aqs much time as I can.

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csxchrisCharter Member · 40 postsNov 24, 2004 2:51 AM

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By the way if the River works out I'll attempt the B&A. I'm not qualified on the B&A but shopuld be able to score a trip out and back to film.

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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 1412 postsNov 24, 2004 9:47 PM

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Thats really cool dude I've been there a few times and really enjoy the scenery along there, especally whith that huge bridge in Kingston. Theres also someone doing the Amtrak line on the other side of the river.
-Dave

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builderjonesMember since Aug-19-04 · 36 postsNov 25, 2004 1:24 AM

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I don't know about that region although I stayed in Worcester for short time for a job. I might have an interest when I finish the NS Atlanta/Macon/Chattanooga line (i.e. hopefully RE will not destroy it)
It seems like the area you are speaking of has lots of yards and industries.? Jones..

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Kentucky86Charter Member · 869 postsNov 25, 2004 2:03 AM

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A good tool on the B&A line is railroad video head end rides. Do a net search and you will find them.The head end tape for the B&A goes from Springfeild to Boston South Station. Now it was made in 1986 or so BUT much of the line remains as it is today.These head end vids can be used for anyone developing a route as a tool for development.BobFlorida Railfan Page
http://www.geocities.com/Kentucky86.geo/Boston MBTA Railfan Page
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taracerMember since Apr-8-03 · 97 postsNov 25, 2004 5:06 AM

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I'd like to see this line modeled too, but to do the whole line is a big project.I think this route is at least 180 miles long, so it would take some time to place all the track.Then you have Boston, a large city, which would take even more time to make even with the track in place.Bottom line is the route would have to be made by someone who really likes the Boston Line, and is willing to put a lot of time into making it for MSTS.

Modeling CSX, Metro North(ex CR, PC, NYC) Hudson Line, West Albany to New York Penn Station, 150 miles.
Mainline 100% complete.

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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 1412 postsNov 25, 2004 5:17 PM

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How about just the Berkshire Sub? Selkirk to Springfield
-Dave

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SD70ACMember since Aug-4-03 · 273 postsNov 30, 2004 9:04 PM

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Berkshire Sub would be easier to do. From there you really dont have any big cities besides West Springfield Yard. A little bit of Westfield then its pretty much forest and a moutain grade from there until you come into Pittsfield. Then Chatham and Selkirk.Ryan

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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 1412 postsDec 1, 2004 12:53 AM

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Pittsfield's pretty rough city wise. There's alot of buildings right around the Amtrak Station and the bridge under route 7. I would love to do this route but I can't figure anything out about the RE.
-Dave

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stretchMember since Oct-23-04 · 8 postsNov 30, 2004 11:16 AM

RE: CSX Boston Line?

that could be fun concidering Selkirk yard is in the middle of that,and now that iv'e moved to Cleveland OH remembering the route would take a few cab ride trips with a freind to refresh my memory. When i Get used to the RE my first designed route will be the Conrail line from Buffalo NY to Collinwood YD and West to Brea.
Stretch
Collinwood yard naborCSX

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TAMR159Member since Jul-30-03 · 122 postsNov 30, 2004 9:03 PM

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Anybody planning on doing Buffalo-Selkirk? I'd do it, but I can't figure out the whole DEM thing (could anybody help me with this?).- - Nick Wilson

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CARexMember since Jul-5-03 · 244 postsDec 1, 2004 10:44 PM

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The Idiot's Guide to Extracting A New Route
by Jim "Sniper" Ward This is the best source of route building info that I ever ran across. However, I'm not really sure where Sniper had it posted. I'm going to say "Steam 4 Me', but don't hold me to that.Excellent info though. There is also a tutorial regarding Demex and use of same. I found this to be a great source as well, but damn if I can find where I stored the link. You could probably google-it.Hope this helps.Have a sparkling day,
Bob

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