nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 we are approaching the Millennium (Randolph St.) Station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Museum Campus Stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 flying through Hyde Park. the street to the right is Lake Park Ave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Kensington Station and Junction. the South Shore goes to the left in the distance. Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 this is the Kensington Playground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Blue Island Junction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Calumet Stop. that is the Tri-State Tollway looming above. also a view from the Tollway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 the stop at Matteson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 the Richton Park stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) end of the line, University Park. more screenshots to come. Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 approaching McCormack Place. we are now running as a express. back in the Day (1969), this would be called the Mattesson Special....Unless you are modeling the green cars, just about all 100s and 700s run express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 the South Chicago Branch. 93rd St. station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) approaching the 87th St. stop. then, running along 71st St. approaching Bryn Marr Station and Stoney Island. Edited May 18, 2015 by nlewis7000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 approaching the 67th St. interchange. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 passing the old Michael Reese hospital complex. the 27th St. station is in the distance. freight tracks will be added later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlewis7000 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. Timetablehey, thanks, man! I appreciate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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