DrJimi's District Line

[DrJimi]

Alan - thank you! As you all likely know I'm trying hard to capture the spirit of the line. So a comment like that from a LUL professional makes me feel good. Of course, SB (in lieu of PP) will shortly be along to point out that one of the bushes is 0.173ft too far from the PSR sign. Actually, PP would likely say "I don't see too much wrong with it. <pause> Mind you, I haven't looked closely yet"

Dave - thank you for your hospitality. I'll do my best to provide something (hopefully) interesting periodically ;D

Thomas - no problem, and thank you for your courtesy.

Best to all, Jimi
(and it's finally getting warmer here! I must get out more...)

[Dmitri]

AlanL said:

In fact I say don't bother putting the platform there...

Indeed - with those green trees and grass, the place looks such placatory... why put some concrete structure here ?

let them jump up and down to/from the train! ;D

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I had to do that once (on mainline, of course) - the 20-car train was too long for the platform ;D.
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[DrJimi]

...let them jump up and down to/from the train!

The strange thing is, I actually thought the same thing one evening when I was motoring in to check the stop point, etc. And an unbidden voice intoned in my head "Mind...the gap!". Not so much a gap, as a chasm ;D

The idylic greenery will be subdued somewhat, after I add the sooty ballast, weeds, scrub, etc. While I strive for realism I do, however, draw the line at litter-strewn tracks and graffitti. You'll have to imagine those..

The view pictured is unusual for me to see, because I usually place the platform(s) first when building a station. This time, there were some critical 'landmark' objects to site first, so the platforms would then be correctly located relevant to those (e.g. Chis High Rd and A3000 overpasses, PSRs, signals, BSI, car parks, etc.). The LUL pfm end barriers are only in place to mark the intended pfm ends to assist in model sizing and placement. I'm fortunate to have some good detailed pictures for this branch, so you can expect to see some nice Silverlink and other related signage.

I'm finding this branch fascinating to build and drive -- despite a certain east-end I/Op opining to me that the novely would wear off if I had to drive it a few times. A day. For years ;D

[igelkotten]

I can only agree with the earlier posters -this looks fantastic, Dr. Jimi!

The screenshots have actually made me start thinking aboout getting a copy of MSTS, something I never thought I would do!

Saaayy... once you are done with the District line, can I perhaps interest you in a certain other green line... ?


/Igelkotten

[chris]

DrJimi said:

However its very likely I'll release something this year, but I don't know how much will be complete.

Well, if you do release something, please wait till after the end of July. I have GCSE's coming up and I really would be distracted by it! Oh what the heck! Screw the education system - bring it on!

Anyway, keep up the good work. I look forward to it!

[Deleted]

I'm really looking forward to the release of the District Line. From the screenshots it looks like its going to be absolutely amazing. And with a realistic D Stock to run on the line... I guess I'm not going to get much work done in the evenings!

Thanks Jimi and the rest of the team for all your hard work on the project!

[Deleted]

waland said:

I guess I'm not going to get much work done in the evenings!

LOL, I know that feeling! After a hard day at work driving trains up and down the District Line, I then choose to unwind by... driving trains on MSTS!
Once the District Line is released, it'll be like being at work! In fact it's so realistic, I'm going to be putting in overtime claim forms for driving from home! ;D

[Dmitri]

AlanL said:

In fact it's so realistic, I'm going to be putting in overtime claim forms for driving from home! ;D

I imagine a face of your manager getting that form.

[igelkotten]

Dmitri said:

I imagine a face of your manager getting that form.

After all, a medical examination for possible insanity equals a day off. Go for it, I say! ;D

/Igelkotten

[q8]

;D

So nice to see the tradition of the DR being upheld in this digital world. I refer of course to the tea mug on the controller desk. No sugar in mine thanks.

[piccadillypilot]

Q8 said:

tea mug on the controller desk.

But can you believe they don't use tea cans anymore? I suspect that some of the boy drivers probably don't even know what one is!!

Dunno what the world's coming to - (mutter mutter grumble grumble shakes head )

[solidbond]

Piccadilly said:

But can you believe they don't use tea cans anymore? I suspect that some of the boy drivers probably don't even know what one is!!

If anyone wants to know what a REAL tea can looked like, there is a picture at the following link, and you can still buy them from there as well:)
www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr1337.html

[piccadillypilot]

solidbond said:

and you can still buy them from there as well.html

£9!!!!!!! For a tea can?? ??

My last one was only .... (goes very quiet when he remembers how long ago it was since he last bought one ).

[citysig]

Piccadilly said:

I suspect that some of the boy drivers probably don't even know what one is!!

I've mentioned it elsewhere before, but our "newer" colleagues don't even drink tea
We are looking at making it a question on the application forms for our place.

As for billy cans, it has been many years since our grade used them, preferring instead to use fine bone china

[piccadillypilot]

citysig said:

We are looking at making it a question on the application forms for our place.

That's not the only social skill question I'd put on the form either. The one I've got in mind also involves the consumption of liquids but in a more sociable venue than a signal box/cabin/centre and includes demonstrating their gratitude to their instructors.

preferring instead to use fine bone china

As did I when in the 'box. One doesn't have to live rough when there's no need does one? ;D

[chris]

citysig said:

I've mentioned it elsewhere before, but our "newer" colleagues don't even drink tea


As for billy cans, it has been many years since our grade used them, preferring instead to use fine bone china

Don't drink tea? Why ever not? It's the best hot drink availble. I even made a freewebs website about Yorkshire Tea I think it's so great. www.freewebs.com/yorkshire_tea (It's worth checking out - some quailty stuff there and new midi files!!!) And I believe tea cans should be stataturoy on the railways. My first ever introduction to one was whilst reading The Railway Children.

Shame on you "newer" collegues.

[piccadillypilot]

Chris said:

I even made a freewebs website about Yorkshire Tea

Can't say I've ever come across a fan site for a blend of tea before. Do Taylors have an affiliate scheme? ;D

(... new midi files!!!)

I didn't hear "Everything Stops For Tea", have you got it?

[citysig]

Piccadilly said:

As did I when in the 'box. One doesn't have to live rough when there's no need does one? ;D

Quite ;D

Chris said:

Don't drink tea? Why ever not? It's the best hot drink availble. I even made a freewebs website about Yorkshire Tea I think it's so great.

Chris, you are a man after my own heart. Which bags more often than not occupy the Citysig tea caddy? Yorkshire Tea of course ;D

[Deleted]

I think Dave should be getting in touch with Yorkshire Tea for advertising fees! Even my advert pop-up filter hasn't got rid of all these Yorkshire Tea ads! ;D

[chris]

Piccadilly said:

I didn't hear "Everything Stops For Tea", have you got it?

I have managed to get hold of it and it will appear as background music on the homepage and as a download on the downloads page too as soon as I can

(Only as .mid though.)

[chris]

Just to let you know, the official Yorkshire Tea site has just been updated (within the last hour!) and is well worth a visit.www.yorkshiretea.co.uk

You're right. I am probably the only person who cares!

[Admin Team]

Chris said:

Just to let you know, the official Yorkshire Tea site has just been updated (within the last hour!) and is well worth a visit.www.yorkshiretea.co.uk

You're right. I am probably the only person who cares!

Gosh - that's interesting....

(Thinks.. this boy needs to get out more )

[Deleted]

District said:

Gosh - that's interesting....

(Thinks.. this boy needs to get out more )

I've had a look and you can get a free sample, so I applied.

I know I need to get out more as well

[chris]

District said:

(Thinks.. this boy needs to get out more )

You're not the first to say that and probably won't be the last!

[setttt]

How are things progressing Jimi? Any major developments to report?

[Spanner]

that looks great got to gety me mtms..

i have trs2004 at the mo and made victoria line train for it 1967 lul tube stock refub....

[banana]

Looks absolutely fantastic!

Well done Jimi

[chris]

Anyone have any updates about how the line is progressing?

[DrJimi]

Progress on temporary hold due to it being Summer (outdoor activities take precedence :-) I'll be getting back to it in about a month.
Status is that the Richmond road is going very well, despite continual fights with the RE and MSTS dislike of object density. Goal is to finish that section ASAP. I think it's my favorite part of the line to drive - crossing the river is cool. Next will be to continue adding scenery EB toward HAM. I may well release it at that point, just to give folks a chance to try it out. The tracks are all in as far as ECT (plus OLY), but the Wimbo section metals remain to be laid. I also have to slightly re-locate Lille Bridge depot - it's built, but in slightly the wrong spot, and not correctly oriented.

[q8]

I didn't hear "Everything Stops For Tea", have you got it?

I have managed to get hold of it and it will appear as background music on the homepage and as a download on the downloads page too as soon as I can

(Only as .mid though.)
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Which/Who's version do you have Chris?