East Broad Top Railroad

[will957]

So I've been bored the last few nights and decided to have a mess around attempting to make Rockhill yard without having to make assets, I doubt this route will go anywhere due to the amount of time it would take to make, unless someone wanted to take over when I've had enough I've got some loco drawings on the way though of No.10! And the standard gauge switcher that was at Mt Union No.3!

*Edit* Here are some more up to date photos of the route













*Edit* Old photos of the progress on the route from here

[jpetersjr]

If you need some assets I have some proper era assets available on my website and here on Railworks America.




...Cheers...


Big J

[will957]

I've used buildings from Clear Creek to make the various workshops and resized them, the roof isn't the right colour that's the only thing wrong with theam really. Getting a building similar to Orbisonia depot is what I'm struggling to find. Think I might change the track to the clear creek track if I reskin it to look like grey ballast. Looking at photos it's only become over grown in recent years since closure.

[jpetersjr]

I've used buildings from Clear Creek to make the various workshops and resized them, the roof isn't the right colour that's the only thing wrong with theam really. Getting a building similar to Orbisonia depot is what I'm struggling to find. Think I might change the track to the clear creek track if I reskin it to look like grey ballast. Looking at photos it's only become over grown in recent years since closure.

Any other pictures of this building, it looks perfect for my website.

I can definitely build it, and it's vintage so it's right in my area.

[will957]

I've used buildings from Clear Creek to make the various workshops and resized them, the roof isn't the right colour that's the only thing wrong with theam really. Getting a building similar to Orbisonia depot is what I'm struggling to find. Think I might change the track to the clear creek track if I reskin it to look like grey ballast. Looking at photos it's only become over grown in recent years since closure.

Any other pictures of this building, it looks perfect for my website.

I can definitely build it, and it's vintage so it's right in my area.

Wow really? Thanks I'll get some more photos rough dimensions are 82 feet long and 30 feet wide and the overhang being 10 feet? Was difficult to work that one out I used a google maps measurement tool, I have drawings for the roundhouse and a few other bits as well.

[JohnS]

It's a shame they couldn't work out an operating agreement. To see this reborn in Railworks would be amazing. Looks great so far!

[jpetersjr]

Well, a start on it, will work on it some more later, or another day, but it will get done.

Orbisonia Depot Progress 1.jpg

...Cheers...


Big J

[will957]

Well, a start on it, will work on it some more later, or another day, but it will get done.

Orbisonia Depot Progress 1.jpg

...Cheers...


Big J

Thanks so much Jonathan! I look forward to seeing the complete building!

[will957]

It's a shame they couldn't work out an operating agreement. To see this reborn in Railworks would be amazing. Looks great so far!

I only found out about the EBT about 6 months ago as I'm a Brit, when I started in the world of G scale and my first loco was EBT No.10, It is a shame indeed but I have a feeling there is a future for the EBT and a bright one. I can't promise the whole route will be finished but I have hopes to at least get Rockhill/Orbisonia completed and a mile or so of track! I need to find out what the surrounding scenery is like.. Gradient profile would be helpful as well, is there anyone that could possibly reskin me the Clear Creek track ballast to a grey and the same with the dual gauge track, would be much appreciated! :)

[buzz456]

It's a shame they couldn't work out an operating agreement. To see this reborn in Railworks would be amazing. Looks great so far!

I only found out about the EBT about 6 months ago as I'm a Brit, when I started in the world of G scale and my first loco was EBT No.10, It is a shame indeed but I have a feeling there is a future for the EBT and a bright one. I can't promise the whole route will be finished but I have hopes to at least get Rockhill/Orbisonia completed and a mile or so of track! I need to find out what the surrounding scenery is like.. Gradient profile would be helpful as well, is there anyone that could possibly reskin me the Clear Creek track ballast to a grey and the same with the dual gauge track, would be much appreciated! :)

If you are not familiar with Google Earth load it onto your computer and just do a search for Orbisonia then go to street view. Everything you ever wanted to see is there somewhere.

EBT.jpg

[will957]

It's a shame they couldn't work out an operating agreement. To see this reborn in Railworks would be amazing. Looks great so far!

I only found out about the EBT about 6 months ago as I'm a Brit, when I started in the world of G scale and my first loco was EBT No.10, It is a shame indeed but I have a feeling there is a future for the EBT and a bright one. I can't promise the whole route will be finished but I have hopes to at least get Rockhill/Orbisonia completed and a mile or so of track! I need to find out what the surrounding scenery is like.. Gradient profile would be helpful as well, is there anyone that could possibly reskin me the Clear Creek track ballast to a grey and the same with the dual gauge track, would be much appreciated! :)

If you are not familiar with Google Earth load it onto your computer and just do a search for Orbisonia then go to street view. Everything you ever wanted to see is there somewhere.

EBT.jpg

Oh I know about google earth and street view its just my computer throws a tantrum when I have both running at the same time, I need a new PC
I was going to try get some more done tonight but I was late in from work and I keep falling asleep while trying to route build! I'll leave this pic here.. Looks reasonably accurate?

[buzz456]

Very nice.

[JohnS]

Also Pentrex did a complete DVD of the operations and history of the EBT. There is a book out too
http://pentrex.com/etopdvd.html

[will957]

Got the track work done for the Trolley Museum! Not looking to bad if I may say so myself.

[will957]

Also Pentrex did a complete DVD of the operations and history of the EBT. There is a book out too
http://pentrex.com/etopdvd.html

There is some Pentrex footage on youtube somewhere! I've seen it.. Been looking to see if there is any footage of No.3 the standard gauge switcher at Mt Union.

Here is some more screenshots I'm waiting till I can get some Clear Creek track reskined with grey ballast before I continue with long amounts of track laying.