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3D Google Earth

Unread postby PapaXpress » Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:16 pm

OK... so I am wondering if someone could make a tool that would utilize this new fun feature:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Google-E ... 9388.shtml
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Re: 3D Google Earth

Unread postby Bananarama » Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:22 pm

Make a tool? Aren't Google Earth and maps enough?
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Re: 3D Google Earth

Unread postby PapaXpress » Mon Nov 29, 2010 4:19 pm

Do you mean that there is a tool to make routes using Google Earth?
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Re: 3D Google Earth

Unread postby Toldrabald » Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:27 pm

Not exactly building a route in Google Earth, but there is one that helps building in the RW Editor by using Google Earth images: www.rwdecal.co.uk
I think it's useful for remodelling real railroads, because you can lay and plan your tracks and routes from the real map data. Or well, at least if the image quality of your desired region is good enough.
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Re: 3D Google Earth

Unread postby mikesimpson » Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:33 am

I have been building a route in the UK which was dug up in 1965 and using Google Earth and RWDecal I was able to follow 99 pct of the track with no problems at all. The trackbed, berms etc were still clearly visible and there was no need to use markers for the track at all.

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Re: 3D Google Earth

Unread postby Trainguy76 » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:22 am

What I do is create a path in GE following the rail line, then I use RWDecal for scenery placement. This system works well for me.
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