Railway Concrete Tunnel
Contextualising May 25

So, let me start by giving a bit of context which I feel may be necessary. This rail tunnel is the first lot of many and it is supposed to be integrated into a Modular Complex Railway that I'm in the process of developing that will (in due time) increase the versatility of the game's Rail System.

I have wondered of many different ways to make it as real life as possible and, given the limitations with rail tunnels (you know, no way to curve) I've opted to use the subway tunnel for underground construction, sacrificing consistency and the Region Transport View accuracy.

What does this translate into technically? This lot is, in effect a TELot (with custom paths, seeing it's 4track) that will convert rail traffic into subway traffic and vice-versa. For the time being it is just an overhanging prop but I will consider changing this method in the future since I'm pretty sure there will be problems with the automata. It will and it is not intended to replace the game's original tunnel but rather to be part of a more versatile system that will complement the original.
For the time being I have no intention of either replace the original or making a single track version as this is quite a big project. I may do it later though once the basis is laid.

About the model itself. This model has been done according to the European minimum requirements for clearance and safety, and the materials and construction methods have been extensively tested. I can assure you this construction will not put in danger either the passengers or the trains that may run through it and will provide for a fast, efficient and safe way to both travel and transport of goods.

The texturing is indeed the feedback I was most anxious for since my texturing skills are still somewhat limited. I will be trying some new textures and techniques (yup, making it look a bit older)!


Anyway I will report any further development on the on. In the meantime keep 'em coming!

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