West London line

96smitro · Post by **96smitro** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:18 pm

The plans for the Met. Line have been talked about for years now. The bit that makes me laugh is that they stopped the Bakerloo Line running to Watford Jcn. in 1982 because the DC platforms were unable to cope with the etxra traffic and now they want to send LONGER Met trains there instead.
I also wonder what the local residents think about Watford tube station closing. In my opinion this has the same bearing as Crossrail - a lot of years talking about it but hardly any building work.

i was reading a really interesting page about the croxly green branch its so cool are they planning to reopen it

This page has better details about the lines around Watford, the history and the proposals: http://underground-history.co.uk/croxley.php

popol · Post by **popol** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:56 pm

Hi all

thank you for all your comments about this picture.

tango4262 wrote:dont forget platform 1 at clapham doesnt have any track

I'll keep this in mind when i'll build Clapham.

The line won't progress in the next few days as I go to ski. I'll continue the work when i'll be back.

I'll post screenshots of the progress often as possibly.

Paul

Gingerme · Post by **Gingerme** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:37 pm

Hi popol! The route looks great!

Just a quick question. The unit in the screenshot, do they usually have 3 car multiple units on that route? Im asking this because i really dont have a clue!

Looking good by the way!

danielw2599 · Post by **danielw2599** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:19 pm

Gingerme wrote:Hi popol! The route looks great!

Just a quick question. The unit in the screenshot, do they usually have 3 car multiple units on that route? Im asking this because i really dont have a clue!

Looking good by the way!

Not sure about the WLL, but on the NLL they are usually a 3 car and/or 6 car

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:45 pm

It is normally just 3 car Class 313s (with 4 car Class 377/2s forming the Brighton - Watford trains).

the142fan · Post by **the142fan** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:34 pm

sorry but looking at those croxley green pics, is it still possible to walk it and see the stations?

also 6 car 313s? nope not anymore

tango4262 · Post by **tango4262** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:51 pm

well you will be able to drive it in msts quite soon

1288gaje · Post by **1288gaje** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:42 pm

Coxster wrote:It is normally just 3 car Class 313s (with 4 car Class 377/2s forming the Brighton - Watford trains).

The reason Silverlink Metro runs 3 car 313 opposed to 6car is due to the platforms of Willesden Junction

metroshed · Post by **metroshed** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:22 pm

There is a strong possibility that when we (Silverlink Metro) lose the franchise in 2007 and is transfered to TfL, new longer trains are proposed (4-car) and ALL relevent stations between Willesden and Stratford are to be lengthened accordingly. (The Stratford to North Woolwich section will have closed by then) The same should apply to the Watford-Euston DC service, though platforms are already long enough. Anything to get rid of those bloody useless 313's!!

Big changes are planned - watch this space.

PS.. shhh.. I haven't told you this yet!!!

popol · Post by **popol** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:13 am

Hi !

Ok guys, I need some advices from you. As some have seen, the terraforming process has failed. So I have done it now, and here begin problems. For the station of West Brompton, all is ok, but as my line is a little low, the tracks don't fit very well to the landscape anywhere else. And moreover, the line doesn't follow the real coordinates, so the line will fit less and less to the landscape.
So here the question : do I continue to build the line without terraforming it, making the landscape myself, or do I use the lanscape terraformed and i modify it to make it fit to the line?

here some screenies of the line terraform :

Looking south

Looking north :

I hope I made me clear.

Thank you for your advice.

Paul

mpeffers · Post by **mpeffers** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:35 pm

As I said earlier, terraforming will make things easier in the long run with things such as the Thames. For it to work well, however, you will need to relay the track to it's actual co-ordinates (It's fairly easy to get them off the net and transfer them into the marker file). Although you'll need to relay the track, using the bulk selection tool means you can just move the scenery over. It'll undo all your good work so far, but will probably be worth it in the long run. It's your decision really.

popol · Post by **popol** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:20 am

Hello!

Terraforming has been done, and I'm now back on track. Here's some screenies of the line. There still a lot of work to do. There is very very few scenery. The line presently goes from Kensington Olympia to Clapham Junction.

Here's Kensington Olympia: The district line hasn't been built yet.

Approaching West Brompton

West brompton

Approaching Clapham Junction

And Clapham sidings

Paul

tango4262 · Post by **tango4262** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:56 pm

WOW thats amazing well done keep it up are you going to do the rest of the lines at clapham i.e southern,swt,swt depot

btw loving clapham junction youve got it spot on

popol · Post by **popol** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:28 pm

Hello !

The route is still progressing, but very very slowly, due to editor's problems and university

I need some information to continue the work:

1. Is someone have the coordinates of the two new stations: Sheperd Bush and imperial wharf? . I can't see them on google Earth so I can only guess where they'll be, and it's not that easy!

2. What are the speed limits along the route. I know the max speed is 70mph, but I think it's not for the whole line.

3. What are the position of the point where the overhead line change in third rail? Have you got the coordinates? Or the street in btw the change takes place.
And have you got some photos?

I know it's quite a lot, but as I live almost 1000km in the south, it's difficult for me to find all this.

Hope you can help me.

Paul

PS: I'll post some screenshots when I'll have the time.

Matloughe · Post by **Matloughe** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:34 pm

I can't give you the exact co-ordinates but i can narrow it down for you alittle.

It is on an Embankment, between Olympia or site of Shephards Bush and Willsden Jnc. There is a road parallel to it on the left (West) side of the embankment and most trains stop on a road overbridge.

Not sure if a Petrol Station is nearby. Google Earth may be the answer here.

It is fairly close to the first junction... can't remember the name... Acton Wells? but it is WAY before North Pole Junction.

I am looking forwards to this route, no matter how long it takes you how many other commitments you have, just take your time and enjoy yourself creating this route. If you do that then it is truely a masterpiece.

Sorry I'm getting all deep and meaningful now, lol.

~ Matloughe