Arizona Divide Modernized

[buzz456]

I agree with John but can't you just hit the track leveler and highlight the yellow arrows and then the "L" key and have them snap back to the surface?

[cnwfan]

Buzz, this is the exact same problem I had with that project I've been working on. I wasn't working even close to where the tracks went Titanic on me. Fey96, I feel your pain!

[mindenjohn]

Back up and cut, do the job then weld, check all is ok and back up again. I too have learned the hard, time costly way.

[harryadkins]

Searching online, it looks like the Apache RR has boxcars, woodchip hoppers and bulkhead flats for carrying pulpwood. I have already reskinned a boxcar and plan to work on a woodchip car tonight. Does any know if the APA is still carrying pulpwood. Do you want me to reskin the bulkhead flats too? Does the APA operate any other freight cars?

Harry

[harryadkins]

Here are two uploads:

viewtopic.php?f=30&t=28580

viewtopic.php?f=30&t=28563

[Fey96]

Do you want me to reskin the bulkhead flats too? Does the APA operate any other freight cars?

Nice job on the boxcars - any sort of APA paraphernalia is greatly appreciated! While the bulkheads are no longer in service carrying pulpwood, one can still be found outside of their shop loaded with a prime mover. They would still serve as an excellent addition for the map.



Southwest Forest Industries (SWFX) deployed a number of unique open-top ACF centerflow hoppers specifically for bringing coal to the Paper Mill in Snowflake. Obviously, this model doesn't exist for TSC, but perhaps it could be done on a substitute like Michael Stephan's freeware 70T hopper or equivalent? The model shown is from ATSF Freight Pack 1.



SWFX also had a handful of Autoflood hoppers that could easily be fitted for the AB Studios model.



And if you feel like making something really wacky - at one time the Apache had a former WP ballast hopper in MW service alongside a handful of ex-ATSF hoppers.

[harryadkins]

Thanks for the help

Harry

[harryadkins]

By the way, will the Apache Ry. include the timber industry that is currently closed? It could add a lot of operational potential.

Harry

[Fey96]

will the Apache Ry. include the timber industry that is currently closed?

That's a bit beyond the scope of this project currently, however I won't totally rule it out in the future if I can find the proper resources.

[Fey96]

New asset requirement, first one in many years. All crossovers have been equipped with DieselMatt75's switch heaters to replace the stand-in junction boxes I previously used.

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[Fey96]

Five years ago today, March 27, 2021, marked the first day of development for a modernized version of the Arizona Divide route. For the 5th Anniversary of this project's creation, here's a big photodump showing a general overview of the mainline in its current state. 200 miles from Seligman to Adamana and a solid 4 hour run even at track speed.

Bear with me, there are still a few loose ends in need of a little TLC, but I promise this route will see a release in 2026. I think the community will be very pleased with the results once all is said and done.

On the move out of Seligman. Please excuse these particular signals being derpy in free roam mode, it's another TSC quirk.



Snaking through Pan Canyon.


East Eagle Nest.


Along the big straightaway near MP 400.


Through the mountains near Doublea.



Ducking under the pipeline between Perrin and Williams.


Grand Canyon Railway flyover.


Entering the pines around Williams.




Trucking uphill toward Maine.







Foamers at the foamer spot.


Downtown Flagstaff is arguably the apex of the map.







Don't forget Winona...



Flying over Canyon Diablo.




On the move after a brief stop at the crew change point, exactly 3 hours after leaving Seligman.






Holbrook area.





End of the line at the Petrified Forest.

[mindenjohn]

Superb

[Boss1]

Amazing job! I live in the area and must say it looks very realistic.