I wish there was a program called "Frisco Through the Years" that would enable you to operate a simulation of the Frisco system during three destinct eras. That would be cool if it looked half as good as yours.
Agreed, Jim: It would be cool. Alas, the sheer size of the Frisco would make it essentially unobtainable. The fact of the matter is that V scale requires about the same time to create a 30-40 mile route (layout) with its scenery and supporting structures/etc, as it does to start and finish an average sized layout. Now, the one that reaps the benefit of V scale is the consumer: Someone else spent all that time creating, and the consumer enjoy the fruits with a simple "point/click" of the mouse! Gotta' ask though: What would be your three era's?
Hmm, my list would include an early era like 1915 then WWII era/transition era and finally the late 60s to 1980. Something along those lines.
It was a nice Friday night project for me. It should be on the DLS for Trainz shortly. I should be able to release a couple of versions of my Highline route without too much trouble. Here's three new Farmall tractors ready to depart the yard in Clinton.
I always look forward to your latest postings and your work never fail to impress. I am very much looking forward to the day you release your version of the Highline. On that day I'll be getting a copy of Trainz. I enjoy MSTS and especially enjoy operating on the A&O Sub by Andre Ming. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of free time to operate or work on my layout. Dale Rush
Ah yes, the ol' A&O Sub. In my dreams... I see virtual version of the old M&NA from Joplin at least to Heber Springs. Alas, so many dreams... so little time/energy. FWIW All: Re: An elaborate Frisco V scale route as mentioned above... I do have the track in place for an 1889 version of the Frisco Line's Central Division from Talihina, Indian Territory (I.T.), all the way through Fort Smith, and up to Seligman, Missouri, circa 1889. "Eventually" the rails will reach Monett. I also wouldn't mind extending the rails from Seligman to Eureka Springs to take in the Eureka Springs Railway. Already, the Bentonville Railroad is represented via interchange at Rogers. My Frisco Line effort also includes all the track in the "Coal Belt" area south of Fort Smith. In the Coal Belt area are the lines of the Midland Valley (an anachronism because the MV track from my previous 1900's effort has been left in place) as well as the Iron Mountain & Southern's track in the region and connections with the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf (later Rock Island) at Mansfield, Arkansas and Wister, I.T. (The CO&G is another anachronism! Just can't pass up the opportunity to interchange with them!) Lastly, enough track of the Ozark & Cherokee Central (another intentional 1889 anachronism) is included at Fayetteville for interchange, and track for the entire St. Paul Branch is in place. I expect there to be yet another anachronism on the St. Paul Branch: Track for the Black Mountain & Eastern (another long time interest of mine) will be laid from Combs, Arkansas, to Cass, Arkansas... even though the BM&E also didn't exist in 1889! What can I say? I'm sucker for the late 1800's as well as some of the anachronistic roads mentioned above!
Thanks. Guys! I think I need to put some friction trucks on those flatcars. That's easily done though. Here's some new F3 and F7 skins. The early paint scheme when they were first delivered.
F3's have started to show up on the Highline. Here's #5014 in Osceola as it has been assigned passenger service to Kansas City. 1. Looking south with the depot on the far side of #5014. 2. The only banjo crossing on the Highline. 3. Looking north. 4. Looking southeast as #5014 leaves Osceola and approaches the Mo. Hwy 13 crossing. 5. Looking south across the Osage River Dam. 6. Looking southeast across the track grade. The grade can still be seen today standing above the flooded water of Truman Lake. 7. Looking west down Galinipper Creek. 8. Another view standing along side Galinipper Creek.
I don't know much about the Highline. Did they really use non-boiler equipped F3's in passenger service, other than possibly in the spring/summer? Ken
After a short layoff I'm back with a new computer. My old one crashed back in September but luckily I had everything backed up. I've been playing with Windows Movie Maker that came with Windows 8.1. Kind of neat. Here'a a little video I did over the weekend. Enjoy!
That is so cool! Love all the barns, outhouses and propane tanks. You nailed it. Awesome night scenes as well. Thanks for posting that.
You did it! Willie on the soundtrack pulls the mood of the locale from along the Mississippi far enough west to be the High Line. There is plenty of visibility of the train despite the realistic weeds along the track. Neat. It is hard to improve on "near-perfection" unless you put on a redbird E-8 or FP-7 George
Derrick, That made me feel good just watching. I seem to have a mental block with Trainz so watching what you've done makes it worthwhile. Charlie