Central Jersey Freight Lines (The Lehigh Line Project)

[krellnut]

Truly stunning modelling!

[xxuntitledxx]

Thank you...I have had this for a while and was wondering if there was a way to get rid of it...
During the day there is a section of Oak Island that is shaded as if it was night. I have no assets (that I know of) that could block the sun in this area. I was wondering if there was a way to get rid of it...

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Ken

[ET44C4]

That looks great! Very interesting to see what can be made by kit-bashing..

[minerman146]

Anyway...getting back to Manville, because I'm covering part of the Trenton Line and the Lehigh Line it means I have to do a majority of the entire town. So here's the general overview: I will have to cover both Manville Proper and Weston as stated in the overall screenshot. West Camplain road is probably my south border for the Lehigh Line section and Brooks Blvd. is the North Border. For the Trenton Line (which goes northeast to southwest in the picture) I'm using Weston Canal Road as the East Border and the trees area just to the west. You can see where it meets in the Junction that there are houses that form a complete development, so Essentially I need to make a majority of those houses because of the distance I'm modelling and the way the lines meet.

And I railfan there all the time so I know the place like the back of my hand. If you do a google maps street view on Vermont Ave you'll see that side of the street is flat, but on North street you'll see the houses are higher up for some part on a hill and then the road slopes down compared to the track.

So any ideas?

Yes, Its a combination of mostly Munich and NJCL structures with a smattering of Sherman Hill. I have kitbashed was sort of looks like a Raised Ranch and a Bi-level. This will work in Denvile. On my route go to Montgomery and take a look and how its done, and its laid out like Denville too.

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[BVERailer]

This route looks absolutely amazing! I can't wait to try it out. I was going to make one myself, but then I found this. Is any portion of the route fully complete and available for download?

-BVERailer

[xxuntitledxx]

This route looks absolutely amazing! I can't wait to try it out. I was going to make one myself, but then I found this. Is any portion of the route fully complete and available for download?

-BVERailer

To answer your questions... not yet and no. Still working on scenery (hence the lots of questions about it). I'm planning on getting at least the Conrail portion done first before I release it...or NS section, I'm working on the middle right now and moving in both directions. Functionally the whole route works (signalling, AI, etc). But when I get closer to releasing something I'll be making it known here.

[BVERailer]

No worries, take your time. Maybe I'll do the PRS instead.

[xxuntitledxx]

No worries, take your time. Maybe I'll do the PRS instead.

I also have the National Docks Secondary, Port Reading Secondary, and Garden State Secondary included in my route.

i could use the help if you're interested?

[PennCentral670]

I'm so desperate for the route! As I said, If you want help with scenery, I'd love to help mostly on the Conrail portion and anywhere else if necessary.

[xxuntitledxx]

Hey all, quick update...

There's some life in this town...I'm slowly starting to add buildings on both sides of the NS mainline through Manville, NJ. Working street by street. I'll provide some more pics hopefully this weekend when I get more time to work on the area. Didn't have much time to work on it tonight... so for now here's a screenshot of the corner of South 21st street and Vermont Street.

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P.S. Thanks for the house ideas minerman146! Came in handy.

[minerman146]

Its always a pleasure to see you create your own thing right here. When you call for ideas … it takes me a few days to get my stuff together - but I make sure to respond. Its for a great cause!

[BVERailer]

Looking great! What eastern yards will be included? (Croxton, E-Rail, etc.)

[BVERailer]

No worries, take your time. Maybe I'll do the PRS instead.

I also have the National Docks Secondary, Port Reading Secondary, and Garden State Secondary included in my route.

i could use the help if you're interested?

Sure thing! I can help on the Garden State seconday, I've passed many times and have photos and videos. Let me know what you need, and I can do it for you.

[xxuntitledxx]

Hey all,

Still wondering what I'm going to do about these houses in Jersey City. They look like connected single story houses on top of the garage/raised basement.
Here's a few street views of them...

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Any ideas as to what assets could be used?

Thanks,

Ken

[minerman146]

I'm thinkin ... I'm thinkin..

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The double elevated front door is a tough nut ....