vanshnookenraggen Posted March 27, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 27, 2010 I can't believe I'd never found this forum sooner. I've been making fantasy maps for years now and am finally getting around to publishing my NYC one. I'm originally Boston and I had made a fantasy map for that city before I moved (futurembta.com). It took me a while to fully wrap my head around NYs system but I think I have it now. I'm in the process of posting the descriptions of each new route on my blog (http://www.vanshnookenraggen.com/_index/). For now though I give you my map (geographical): http://www.vanshnookenraggen.com/gmaps/fnyc/ and the subway diagram (click for big): This was supposed to be more geographically correct but it just sortta gout out of hand. It's not totally done; I still need to add some text up in the key explaining that this is a fantasy map etc. The quick rundown is thus: New Manhattan lines: -George Washington Bridge to Fort Lee local, express [2 track] -50th St-Crosstown local, (O) local), 10th Ave (local [2 track] -125th St-Crosstown [2 track] -2nd Ave trunk line local, local, (P) express, (U) express, (Y) express [4 track] -Houston-Williamsburg tunnel local [2 track] -East Broadway-Williamsburg local, local [2 track] -Brooklyn Bridge line express [2 track] -2nd Ave-Centre St connection (U) local [2 track] -Lexington Ave (8) local New Brooklyn lines: -Atlantic Ave super-express (Y), [2 track] -Fort Hamilton Line ( express, K) local [4 track] -Crosstown-Union Turnpike local [2 track] -Bushwick trunk line express, local, express, local, express [6/8 track subway replacing Broadway elevated tracks] -Utica Ave line (O) local, express [4 track] -TriboroX (X) local [2 track] New Queens lines: -Union Turnpike trunk line local, express, local [4 track] -Flushing trunk line express, (O) local, local [4 track] --College Point line (O) local [2 track] --Kissena Line local [2 track] -- extension to Bayside [2 track] -Astoria line extension to LGA , local local [2 track] -Hillside Ave extension local [2 track] -Queens super-express , (Y) [2 track] -Atlantic Ave super-express local, (Y) express, express [4 track] -Rockaway Loop (Y) [4/2 track] -Queens Village line local) [2 track] -Laurelton line local [2 track] -South Ozone park/Fulton St extension express, local, (P) express [4/3 track] New Bronx lines: -3rd Ave trunk line local, (P) express, (U) express [4 track] --3rd Ave line local [3 track] --Co-op City line (U) local [2 track] --Throgs Neck line (P) local [3 track] -Concourse line extension (, [2 track] -West Farms connection (8) new connection between Pelham line and West Farms line at 180th St [2 track] -TriboroX (X) [2 track] Other lines: -Staten Island line ( local [2 track] -Jersey City line local [2 track] This map represents regular service; I'm not planning on making one for off peak/rush hour, but feel free to speculate. Also please shout out any spelling errors if you see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted March 27, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 27, 2010 I'm epically confused. If you have some time, please take the map and edit it to make it more accurate. Otherwise, seems good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted March 27, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 27, 2010 I'm epically confused. If you have some time, please take the map and edit it to make it more accurate. Otherwise, seems good! LMAO "epically confused" This map looks crazy,but if you align the boroughs properly it might not seem so sporadic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTrain Posted March 27, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 27, 2010 This subway map looks rather interesting. If those dreams were realized today, the crowding wouldn't be such an issue. Speaking of which, why is there no train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted March 27, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 27, 2010 That's a very cool map. The boroughs are kinda funny, and when I try to click on the map to enlarge it, it shows me blank space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Local Posted March 27, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 27, 2010 I really like the map. the geographical map makes it look better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted March 27, 2010 Yes the diagram is confusing; wasn't too happy with how it turned out. Check out the geographical map for less confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted March 27, 2010 That's a very cool map. The boroughs are kinda funny, and when I try to click on the map to enlarge it, it shows me blank space. That's strange, it works fine for me. What browser are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustclee Posted March 27, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 27, 2010 Wow, this is really really nice. I think a cross-Bronx line would make it even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted March 27, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 27, 2010 That's strange, it works fine for me. What browser are you using? Internet Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted March 27, 2010 Internet Explorer. If it's an older version it might not work, I'm using a Javascript image viewer (like Google Maps). Try another browser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Bus Posted March 27, 2010 Share #12 Posted March 27, 2010 Looks like you took the time to create this;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdove Posted March 29, 2010 Share #13 Posted March 29, 2010 The diagram version is nice and neat, but you took too much leeway with the shape and orientation of the lines. The geographical version is fantastic! But I cannot save it to my Fantasy Maps folder. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdove Posted March 29, 2010 Share #14 Posted March 29, 2010 Is it worth going around that loop if you live at the end of the O line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted March 29, 2010 The diagram version is nice and neat, but you took too much leeway with the shape and orientation of the lines. The geographical version is fantastic! But I cannot save it to my Fantasy Maps folder. :eek: I know, it is too confusing even to me. I am updating it now with a more accurate diagram. I'll post it when it's ready. The problem with the geographic map is that it's huge; if I were to print it out it would be 14'x12'. Even half size it's as big as a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted March 29, 2010 Is it worth going around that loop if you live at the end of the O line? Maybe, maybe not. It probably isn't any faster to transfer if you aren't going really far downtown. It was more a way to connect two lines rather than have two separate lines that end at the same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted March 29, 2010 Ok, thanks all for the great feedback. Here is the updated diagram which more accurately shows the geography. It should be a bit easier to follow the existing lines and see the new ones I added. I also updated the map when you link to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdove Posted March 29, 2010 Share #18 Posted March 29, 2010 A printed poster of that geographical map at reduced size (with station names) hanging on a wall would make an interesting conversation piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted March 29, 2010 It totally would. I'm looking into printing both versions (the diagram is about 4'x3'). I'm thinking of selling it too but I need to find out about the copyright for the Google Map which I used as the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted March 29, 2010 Share #20 Posted March 29, 2010 Nice! Definitely some interesting plans. I just hope they build a north/south line through central Brooklyn one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Bus&Subway Posted March 29, 2010 Share #21 Posted March 29, 2010 I'm epically confused. If you have some time, please take the map and edit it to make it more accurate. Otherwise, seems good! I argee. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanshnookenraggen Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share #22 Posted March 31, 2010 As a way of showing the new vs old (or present) I've whipped up this little animation showing the present subway map fading into the new one. This should hopefully show you what's been added. Edit: The "present" map shows the system with the 2010 service cuts (so it will be accurate in a few months) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted March 31, 2010 Share #23 Posted March 31, 2010 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted April 2, 2010 Share #24 Posted April 2, 2010 Cool! BTW...is there an actual curve in the 4 Avenue line south of Atl-Pac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted April 2, 2010 Share #25 Posted April 2, 2010 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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