Metra Electric in Train Simulator 2015

[nlewis7000]

hello every one. first of all, I would like to thank the administrators for adding me. I am introducing to you my project. the Metra Electric Route. all tracks are laid to all three branches, complete with stations. and, as a bonus, all tracks are laid and stations added for the South Shore Line to the South Bend Airport Terminal. with this route, I also hope to have route specific trains for it. here is a screen shot if one of the trains I am building. the old Illinois Central Pullman cars.

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right now, service is supplied by the Metro North Kawasaki M8s. this picture shows the train waiting at the 16th St. yards for it's next assignment.

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inside this cab of this train is a masterpiece of a dashboard. I must say, technology has come a very long way since the days of the old Microsoft train simulator of 15 years ago. these two pictures show the ATC cutout. when this train is not on it's home rails, the system will limit the train's speed to 15 mph.

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we are approaching the Millennium (Randolph St.) Station.

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Museum Campus Stop.

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approaching McCormack Place. we are now running as a express. back in the Day (1969), this would be called the Mattesson Special.

Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000

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flying through Hyde Park. the street to the right is Lake Park Ave.

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Kensington Station and Junction. the South Shore goes to the left in the distance.

Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000

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this is the Kensington Playground.

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Blue Island Junction.

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Calumet Stop. that is the Tri-State Tollway looming above. also a view from the Tollway.

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the stop at Matteson.

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the Richton Park stop.

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end of the line, University Park. more screenshots to come.

Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000

[Busjack]

approaching McCormack Place. we are now running as a express. back in the Day (1969), this would be called the Mattesson Special.

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​Unless you are modeling the green cars, just about all 100s and 700s run express.

[Busjack]

inside this cab of this train is a masterpiece of a dashboard. I must say, technology has come a very long way since the days of the old Microsoft train simulator of 15 years ago. these two pictures show the ATC cutout. when this train is not on it's home rails, the system will limit the train's speed to 15 mph.....

​trainman would know better, but no indication that Metra has ATC. Now, if you can go into the future and put in Positive Train Control, but no indication that even Orseno can do that in time.

[nlewis7000]

​Unless you are modeling the green cars, just about all 100s and 700s run express.

​hello, Busjack. what are 100s and 700s? are those run numbers?

[nlewis7000]

​trainman would know better, but no indication that Metra has ATC. Now, if you can go into the future and put in Positive Train Control, but no indication that even Orseno can do that in time.

​in the simulator, I selected the M8s because they run excellent (read challenging). because there are no Chicago specific equipment available as of yet, I use what I have. so I have to cut out the ATC. I noted it for those readers who may not be familiar with TS 2015.

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the South Chicago Branch. 93rd St. station.

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approaching the 87th St. stop. then, running along 71st St. approaching Bryn Marr Station and Stoney Island.

Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000

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approaching the 67th St. interchange.

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passing the sight of the Michael Reese complex. the 27th St. station is in the distance. freight tracks will be added later.

Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000

[Busjack]

​hello, Busjack. what are 100s and 700s? are those run numbers?

​Train numbers. 100s are most of the time to and from University Park. 700s are zone trains during rush hour to or from University Park, Flossmoor, or Harvey. Timetable

[nlewis7000]

passing the old Michael Reese hospital complex. the 27th St. station is in the distance. freight tracks will be added later.

[nlewis7000]

​Train numbers. 100s are most of the time to and from University Park. 700s are zone trains during rush hour to or from University Park, Flossmoor, or Harvey. Timetable

​hey, thanks, man! I appreciate this.