Its official now. Well almost.. I had targetted Aug 15 to release this route. The Beta version is ready. I have uploaded the route to train-sim.com, and I expect it to be visible for download pretty soon..
Now a bit about the route:
I have tried to depict the MG branch line between Vasco-da-gama on the coast, to Londa junction on the Miraj-Hubli main line of the south-central railways, as it existed in the prior to gauge conversion. Purely inspired by wonderful pictures of the Braghanza ghats on the IRFCA site (www.irfca.org/gallery) and scenery I witnessed during my Goa trip last september, I decided to take this up as my first major route-building project.
I have tried to keep the geographical locations, and elevations as accurate as possible, with the help of DEM (Digital Elevation Data) available publicly on GIS sites for our region with a resolution of 50 meters. The stations, scenery are imaginary though again I have tried to give the MG branch line feel, aged, simple buildings and structures.
Hope you will enjoy the route. A few screen shots are on their way for your visual pleasure.
Happy Independence Day !!
Manohar Natarajan
