GreeneggsnPelham

It isn't much, but it's evidence that my revamped EL stations are in-game and working just fine! I re-did the 125 St station on the to make it passenger enabled and it works beautiful! That gap on the end of the station spline is being fixed as we speak. I hope to do some beta testing on the and the over the next few days before releasing. But I couldn't just give an announcement could I? Of course, here is the EL custom station kit for your troubles! NTCYA EL Station Kit v1 Enjoy! -A

You don't necessarily need to hit up the DLS, but it's good to know where to look. Check out the Auran forums, under the freeware and payware subsections.Lots of sites are mentioned on there! -A

Awesome. I have a .pdf file somewhere on my computer of a complete list of station distances for NYCTA. I'll dig it up and upload it. I wish I had the free time and patience you do for elevated scenery and such. I could learn a thing or two from you! Also an announcement with pics to come later: Revamped El stations are finished and in-game. I have to correct a reversed texture issue and they'll be ready for release by Sunday at the latest. The EL kit is also going to be uploaded this weekend. It's similar to the Subway Custom Station Kit, except it's for...well, the EL. Each "configuration" for the EL stations will have two object pieces (start & end), and two spline pieces (a canopy and an uncovered section). I decided to do this so that you could decide on your own how much canopy (or lack thereof) you want to include on your stations. I was inspired by the few original pieces BStyles put on the DLS a long time ago. They work the same way as the subway stations--there are track attachment points where you can put whatever you want in there, and they can be passenger enabled. A second benefit to the setup (it just occurred to me!) is that these pieces can double as open cut/surface stations as well--just use a surface type track and presto! And since the third rail is included you could use non "subway" tracks like Samplaire's! Configuration List: 1A- typical one track set up with railing 2A- side platforms 2B- island platforms 3A- side platforms 3B- island platforms 3C- side & island (think of Mets-Willets Point) 4A- side platforms 4B- island platforms If the pics aren't up tonight, they'll be up tomorrow! Thanks again for your patience! -A P.S. These in NO way will conflict and/or supercede/replace the excellent EL stations that BStyles is working on currently. These are additional pieces.

@Simmy-- I am very impressed sir! I don't mean to sound blah, but it takes a lot to impress me and this is absolutely fantastic! As one of the lead NYCTA developers, I do have some questions for ya--just some friendly curiosities. Are you using a TransDEM for the geography, or did you do it by hand (i.e. look at Google Earth, etc. and take measurements and then put it in Trainz)? What are you using as far as track maps and such for the distances between the stations and what tracks go where? If you need my updated signals, send a shout, and I'll provide a mediafire link for them. Great work sir--hope to see more from you! Glad to see another person stepping up to the plate and showing off their skills! -A

Either way, I don't support it. -A

I for one, do not support any jailbroken devices. That's my policy regarding my routes and content. -A P.S. @Simmy what are you using for your El stations?

That's what I'd like to know as well. -A

Both Divisions

Here is a screenshot from sketchup of the EL set pieces that I'm working on. They've been gathering dust in a lonely corner of my hard drive for almost three years and I found them, and spruced them up. I'll have individual shots and descriptions once they are in the game. I know not <all> of them are EL pieces in the screenshot--so nobody freak out -

Say what? There's going to be an expansion to the Subway Station Custom Station Kit, and the release of an Elevated Custom Kit, AND re-done EL stations that'll be passenger enabled? Are these rumors true? Maybe, maybe not. Keep your eyes peeled! -A

I'm not sure if I can do that or not, to be honest. Again, as in past posts regarding my sometimes-ineptitude with Trainz, it's not that I'm not willing but more of, "I don't know how without messing things up entirely". What I'll probably do, if the entire system route does get off the ground, is go back and open up the A-Division route, save a copy under a different name, and start building off of what's already completed. The easiest thing would be to start at the northern terminus, since it technically "shares" the IND 207 St Yard with a few trains and other A-Div equipment. -A

Development Update (2 March 2013): I will be updating the Subway stations to fix the gap problem (to those who have messaged me about this, I did receive your PMs), and also to address the issue of them not being compatible with the multi-platform versions of the AJS Invisible Stations. Only the 1T invisible station fits, as it's only 3.5 meters wide. The 2, 4, 6 and 8 track versions were 4m wide, which were too big for the NYCTA platforms--this caused a huge PITA, as for a four-track island station, instead of using the 4T model, I had to use four separate one-track invisible stations, which needless to say, sucks. I've exported out 80% of the newly extended platforms, and will be adding attachment points tonight and tomorrow. These will be ready for release by Wednesday. I know that seems like a long ways off, but I wanted to give myself enough time to remedy the problem, extensively test and correct errors, and fit in my full time job. -A P.S. Unfortunately, the entire WPR line and Dyre line were oriented 60 degrees the wrong way on the map, and were slamming into the Pelham line around Hunts Point Av, so that entire portion is being rebuilt as we speak. However, it's not a long process, as I'm getting the hang of route building quick-style, so the should be back and built by Monday night.

I put it as a purple only because the is built from 34/Javits to Times Sq. right now. When the line gets into Queens, the maps will change back to a purple . The 42 St shuttle does not go to Javits, and given current track geometry, that's next to impossible unless the entire was rerouted.

Already done sir!!!

R33WF, you need to come work for BStyles and myself, pronto! Also, February 28 Progress Map. creeping into the Bronx, slowly but surely. 240 St yard is complete, except bumpers and signals. After the Pelham line, I'll head back to Brooklyn, do the Livonia Yard, then the Westchester Yard, and then....the final leg of the route, the Flushing/Corona !!! Pictures this weekend! -A

Good work! Won't the asset count get pretty high if you're using a custom wall for each? Other than that little snag I am impressed. Lol, I rarely am but this is ridiculously good! @Threxx: Obviously MTA diverted funds from platform refurbishment so people are falling into the cracks literally

Content will be available on the Download Station---(DLS), and if you search the Auran forums, there are hoards of third party sites that developers use instead of the DLS. For #2, I don't know much about Trainz Mac--you need to find out its build number (like how TS09 can be build 2.9, etc), and compare to content that you're trying to use. For example, if your Trainz build is say, 2.7, and you want to play a route that's build 2.9, you won't be able to. However, the reverse works (you can play a build 2.7 route on a 2.9 version). -A

You are correct. I just finished the track work up to 242 St. I will build the 240 St yard later on today and have some pictures tonight. So the completed lines are: , 42 St 75% done: (Bronx el needed) 60% done: (Bronx el needed) 10% done: Yards completed: 239 St , Unionport/E 180 , 137 St , Harlem Yards TBF (to be finished): 240 St , Jerome , Westchester , Livonia , Corona -A

That's one of Samplaire's Ballast textures. I forget which it is (as in the name), as I'm not at my Trainz PC at the moment. More photo evidence later, but here's the updated system map. and join the as completed-in-full IRT routes! -A

This route will be for TS12 only. All of the content included is for 09 and up. Yes, this current project is covering only the IRT. I'm still debating covering the 207 St yard in its entirety, since it connects to the . My mega-route is still pending as I need to do some heavy cosmetic surgery on the old route here. Once we get the new website up and running we will provide a website and all current and non-obsolete content will be available there. What things do you currently need? I know that the link to the new version of the subway tunnels/stations with corrections to the errors you guys pointed out is lurking out there somewhere, I will post another link tonight. You are correct sir! -A

Excellent work B! I haven't tried the exporter yet, but I've installed it and I'm working on getting a handle on it in the next few days. @Rick, it's a steal right now for TS12 at only $20, so IMHO it's well worth it! Lenox branch and Harlem yard have been completed, and connected to the Bronx at 149 St. I'm working on the East River tunnels right now for the and will be posting pictures later on tonight! -A

Straighten track tool does not work for multi-track splines, only single track ones. Like most other situations, this is universal to Trainz, not just the NYCTA content. So if you're using anything but the "NYCTA Tunnel 1__", then you'll have to position the spline points yourself. Same thing goes for the stations. If your station is not at a 90* angle (or any variation: 180,270, etc), then you'll have to make sure the ends/starts are the same degree of rotation to get a straight station). -A

Just a quick little update. I recolored the surface tracks since they were too bright--I finally got them to the right shade and they look better than they did before! Also, a quick shot of 135 St and Lenox. Work has been kicking my @$$ this week, so that planned Lenox-Bronx tunnel construction is still pending. February 13 Service changes include: extended to 135 St, full time. Late nights, it'll run local with the . implemented as an express between 96 and 14 Sts, weekdays from 6am-Midnight. Late nights, it'll still run in Brooklyn. The will turn at Atlantic Av (not shown). Express tracks on 7 Av-Bway will be used as storage tracks until I complete Harlem-Lenox Yard. I've also included some in-game shots while in Driver mode on the . New tracks 135-Lenox (looking south) Driver Mode shots of the Enjoy! -A

running full time between South Ferry to 215 St, from Chambers to 96, while signals are installed on the Lenox branch & Clark St tunnels. And of course, pics! Cortlandt St South Ferry Crossover just north of the new (but now flooded and destroyed) terminal station Rector St Diverge goes to the old loop station Enjoy! -A

I vary it up so I don't get bored. Sometimes, you just need a little change. But if we're talking methodology, usually I work from north to south, since Manhattan is a crazy grid of things. For this route, it started out as just the from East 180 St to Grand Central; then the White Plains branch, then I went south on Park Av to finish out Manhattan, and I went into Brooklyn, and did the Livonia and Nostrand Av lines. I did the stubs to the 7 Av line at Old South Ferry for a placeholder. Then, I did the 42 St shuttle, to ensure accurate spacing between the West & East Sides, then built up, then back downtown. I'm surprised the Loop spurs connected seamlessly with the 7 Av line at Rector St--I didn't even need to do any adjustments! Plus, the Queens is one of my favorite IRT lines, and the trackwork gets pretty complex, and I need some more brain busters After I reach 74 St-Broadway, I'll resume Bronx building and finish the . For me, it's not so much about doing it by borough as it is keeping things fresh, since route building is (for me) 3-6 hours at a time. But, when it comes to the Mega-route, if anyone is doing any type of Manhattan route, my suggestion is to start at 59 St and work your way outwards from there. The spacing between the / / stations at 59 St is crucial to the rest of the system south of it, so IMHO if you can get 59-42 correct, then the rest will be seamless. -A