Historically, Ontario Northland Railway used EMD F7 units, and the Trans Euro Express was known as OnTee (On referring to Ontario). I wanted to make this train but opted for the F7 because of its simplicity.
In May 2021, the provincial government announced plans for Ontario Northland and Metrolinx to write a business case to resume rail operations between Toronto and northeastern Ontario with a 13-stop route to begin service by the mid-2020s. The route would provide service from Toronto to Timmins or Cochrane and would be available between four and seven days a week, based on seasonal travel demands.
In December 2022, the Ontario Government announced a 139.5 million investment that marked a significant milestone in reinstating passenger service between Timmins and Toronto. The government news release mentioned that the three new train sets will be built by Siemens Mobility Limited and will meet the latest EPA Tier 4 diesel emission standards.
On March 23, 2012, the Ontario Government announced that it would begin to wind down the ONTC, citing increased costs to the government and stagnant ridership. Passenger train service between Toronto and Cochrane (the Northlander) was terminated and replaced with additional bus service, and all assets of the corporation were to be sold off.
ONTC traces its history to 1902 with the passage of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway Act, which received Royal Assent on March 17. The Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway Commission (TNORC) would oversee the construction and operation of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway (T&NO). The sod was turned less than two months later by Ontario's Commissioner of Public Works, the Honourable Francis Robert Latchford, at Trout Lake on the outskirts of North Bay; North Bay also being the site of the "first spike" driven in construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) 20 years previous.
Building the 253 mile T&NO main line from North Bay to Cochrane was instrumental in opening this region of the province for development and settlement, with its construction being cited as the reason for the discovery of a massive silver deposit at Cobalt, as well as gold at Porcupine and Kirkland Lake.
Six years after construction started, the federal government's National Transcontinental Railway (NTR) main line from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Moncton, New Brunswick crossed the T&NO at Cochrane.
In subsequent years, the TNORC authorized extending the railway first into western Quebec's gold and copper fields at Rouyn-Noranda and, following World War I, in 1921, the TONRC began extending the T&NO northward from Cochrane to the shores of James Bay at Moosonee, where the T&NO "Last Spike" was driven by the Honourable Justice Francis Robert Latchford in 1932. The Commission also worked closely with sister provincial Crown agency, the Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission, in developing hydroelectric generating stations on rivers in the region, such as at Island Falls and Fraserdale
IIt has been tested, and it can comfortably climb slopes of at least 20° while maintaining at least 40-45 MPH.
AG 8 controls your lights and gyro. Sometimes you might want to disable the gyro as it allows the train to tilt more, but be careful, as too much tilt will easily cause it to roll over. Thank God it's built to take a beating.
AG 1: A magnet-powered horn that can be heard for miles.
Powerplant: 1 standard diesel combustion engine posing as the Cummins N14E-R, meeting Tier 3 Euro emission standards.
Drivetrain: 16 wheels, all powered and each with independent suspension, allowing comfort and ease over the roughest sections of Ontario.
Weight, fuel, performance: Gross Weight: 261,481 lbs (fully loaded) fuel capacity: 6,947 GAL (US). Speed specs: 150 MPH (DO NOT RECOMMEND SURPASSING 75) 40-60 MPH off-road. Specifications: The front locomotive holds both cargo and mail, and the rear locomotive boasts comfortably 70 passengers along with its own built-in baggage compartment (this unit is directly powered by the front locomotive and cannot operate independently without modifications). Both front and rear have hitches to allow more cars to be added depending on demand.
This train is fast as hell and has limited throttle control, so please be careful. This train consists of two BUDD RDC Cars (MDU). One of which is solely economy, and the other is cargo. Interestingly enough, this train was built in Canada by Canadian Car & Foundry.
This train includes an updated version of my previous EMD F40PH and minor detailing changes to the Budd railcars to more accurately represent their real-life counterparts.
The consist is layered as follows: EMD F40PH (number 6448), Budd Economy (number 6873), Budd Economy (number 6042), and Budd Park Car (named Banff Park).
This train has 15 cars, including both F40PH locomotives, which is in the ballpark of the Canadian's actual size (between 15 to 25, depending on season and demand). I also cut it down because of the unholy lag and the lack of room. The one I took had 22 railcars.
Link to via Rail's web page (for those who want a closer look at this train) https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/rockies-and-pacific/toronto-vancouver-canadian
(Mods please note this is an official link and you may delete this comment if you feel so)
Aw... it cut down the description... Anyway, this train is ridiculously large, requiring two engines. Even then, it struggles to move, so I suggest upping the horsepower.
The train is formed like this: F40PH (2), Budd baggage, Budd economy, Budd Skyline Dome Lounge, Budd diner, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd Dome Skyline Lounge, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd diner, Budd park car. This is a modern rebuild of my previous Canadian, and unlike its predecessor, this one isn't static or stationary but works on rails and has the option to change wheel trucks depending on the map you use. Anyway, enjoy this classic—a train I personally took a little over a week ago.
A Link to the train itself: https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/rockies-and-pacific/churchill-to-winnipeg (Please note this will take you to a separate page.)
Mods, please note I'm not sure if links are allowed. If not, please remove this comment and not the entire post. And yes, the link is from Via Rail itself.
The picture in the thumbnail does not include the additional Budd Economy car.
This train is fully functional, has a decent amount of detail, and includes the legendary dome car. The train has 3 cars in this order: F40PH - Budd Cargo/Sleeper combi - Budd Economy Car - Budd dome park car.
Surprised how unpopular this build is compared to my others. Maybe once it's scaled down, I can add matching LRC CARS, yes, BOMBARDIER LRC RAILCARS, or even RENAISSANCE COACHES!
This train includes 10 budd streamlined coaches the consist looks something like this:
EMD F40PH - BUDD Baggage Car - BUDD Economy Car - BUDD Diner/Kitchen Car - BUDD Dome Car - BUDD Economy Car - BUDD Sleeper class (×4) - BUDD Dome Car
I enjoy making higher-quality aircraft; this one doesn't disappoint, with individual rivets, more detailed tail art, a galley, and better engines to match the 300 series.
This aircraft also has two emergency slides, and yes, they also float for water landings, although this aircraft doesn't exactly float well... AG-6 to deploy slides and AG-7 to detach from the aircraft.
The aircraft is equipped with a full galley combi configuration, inclusive of cargo capacity, and a 3D-modeled cockpit for display purposes. As previously indicated in prior communications, this project has been under development for several days. Following the completion of the 727 project, the development of Rankin Inlet airport will commence, with initial construction activities already underway.
The Rankin Inlet airport project presents opportunities for infrastructure improvements. The primary goal is to construct a paved runway, with potential integration of additional resources to maximize operational efficiency. Following the initial First Air fleet deployment, a dedicated parking area will be established. Current development efforts are focused on the 727-200 aircraft, which will feature a livery reflecting the 1990s-2000s era. The rankin project is considered significant in scope; therefore, a review of existing airport infrastructure via online resources is advised for context. Please be aware that performance limitations may be experienced, especially on devices with less processing power. We are committed to ensuring broad accessibility.
Also, why such low downloads, man? How did Whale Cove beat Kuggaruk? Say what? If this does well enough, I'll actually make Rankin Inlet Airport, which is a proper airport, not a shack with some stuff.
Watch this thing explode in popularity
Cuz clearly a 141 part static airport is better then a 1,400 part aircraft
+2The ship went down and over 75 years later my phone would join the hood
+2Check out my 737 fleet!
+1https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/SzGDy3/737-200-Combi-First-Air-C-GCPT-modern
@NTH Try the airport without lights, because if you can't save that one, then you're out of luck.
+1@SomeSPGuyWhoLikesLore I Mean, I suppose, though credit me for them, please and thank you.
+1A low-part building alternative made for display use, great for custom airfields.
+1@Walrus001 Speaking of the Canadian North, you should check out my Canadian North 737-200 Combi; I'm sure you'll like it.
+1@WHNineTripleOne erm im sure its over 11 thousand
+1This thing can barely get airborne ;-;
+1@xXLouisPlayzXx enjoy my maple flavored version of suffering while attempting to land lol...
+1@Yeetuscheese rip
+1Great plane
+1If this gets enough upvotes I'll make the Bombardier LRC Trainset (including locomotive)
Historically, Ontario Northland Railway used EMD F7 units, and the Trans Euro Express was known as OnTee (On referring to Ontario). I wanted to make this train but opted for the F7 because of its simplicity.
In May 2021, the provincial government announced plans for Ontario Northland and Metrolinx to write a business case to resume rail operations between Toronto and northeastern Ontario with a 13-stop route to begin service by the mid-2020s. The route would provide service from Toronto to Timmins or Cochrane and would be available between four and seven days a week, based on seasonal travel demands.
In December 2022, the Ontario Government announced a 139.5 million investment that marked a significant milestone in reinstating passenger service between Timmins and Toronto. The government news release mentioned that the three new train sets will be built by Siemens Mobility Limited and will meet the latest EPA Tier 4 diesel emission standards.
On March 23, 2012, the Ontario Government announced that it would begin to wind down the ONTC, citing increased costs to the government and stagnant ridership. Passenger train service between Toronto and Cochrane (the Northlander) was terminated and replaced with additional bus service, and all assets of the corporation were to be sold off.
ONTC traces its history to 1902 with the passage of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway Act, which received Royal Assent on March 17. The Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway Commission (TNORC) would oversee the construction and operation of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway (T&NO). The sod was turned less than two months later by Ontario's Commissioner of Public Works, the Honourable Francis Robert Latchford, at Trout Lake on the outskirts of North Bay; North Bay also being the site of the "first spike" driven in construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) 20 years previous.
Building the 253 mile T&NO main line from North Bay to Cochrane was instrumental in opening this region of the province for development and settlement, with its construction being cited as the reason for the discovery of a massive silver deposit at Cobalt, as well as gold at Porcupine and Kirkland Lake.
Six years after construction started, the federal government's National Transcontinental Railway (NTR) main line from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Moncton, New Brunswick crossed the T&NO at Cochrane.
In subsequent years, the TNORC authorized extending the railway first into western Quebec's gold and copper fields at Rouyn-Noranda and, following World War I, in 1921, the TONRC began extending the T&NO northward from Cochrane to the shores of James Bay at Moosonee, where the T&NO "Last Spike" was driven by the Honourable Justice Francis Robert Latchford in 1932. The Commission also worked closely with sister provincial Crown agency, the Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission, in developing hydroelectric generating stations on rivers in the region, such as at Island Falls and Fraserdale
IIt has been tested, and it can comfortably climb slopes of at least 20° while maintaining at least 40-45 MPH.
AG 8 controls your lights and gyro. Sometimes you might want to disable the gyro as it allows the train to tilt more, but be careful, as too much tilt will easily cause it to roll over. Thank God it's built to take a beating.
AG 1: A magnet-powered horn that can be heard for miles.
Powerplant: 1 standard diesel combustion engine posing as the Cummins N14E-R, meeting Tier 3 Euro emission standards.
Drivetrain: 16 wheels, all powered and each with independent suspension, allowing comfort and ease over the roughest sections of Ontario.
Weight, fuel, performance: Gross Weight: 261,481 lbs (fully loaded) fuel capacity: 6,947 GAL (US). Speed specs: 150 MPH (DO NOT RECOMMEND SURPASSING 75) 40-60 MPH off-road. Specifications: The front locomotive holds both cargo and mail, and the rear locomotive boasts comfortably 70 passengers along with its own built-in baggage compartment (this unit is directly powered by the front locomotive and cannot operate independently without modifications). Both front and rear have hitches to allow more cars to be added depending on demand.
Updated version dropping soon
Find it funny how its crediting because I basically used the Churchill train which has the F40PH then removed it to work on the coaches
Well done you definitely deserve alot more credit
This train is fast as hell and has limited throttle control, so please be careful. This train consists of two BUDD RDC Cars (MDU). One of which is solely economy, and the other is cargo. Interestingly enough, this train was built in Canada by Canadian Car & Foundry.
This train includes an updated version of my previous EMD F40PH and minor detailing changes to the Budd railcars to more accurately represent their real-life counterparts.
The consist is layered as follows: EMD F40PH (number 6448), Budd Economy (number 6873), Budd Economy (number 6042), and Budd Park Car (named Banff Park).
Must... spotlight... post!
This train has 15 cars, including both F40PH locomotives, which is in the ballpark of the Canadian's actual size (between 15 to 25, depending on season and demand). I also cut it down because of the unholy lag and the lack of room. The one I took had 22 railcars.
Link to via Rail's web page (for those who want a closer look at this train) https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/rockies-and-pacific/toronto-vancouver-canadian
(Mods please note this is an official link and you may delete this comment if you feel so)
Aw... it cut down the description... Anyway, this train is ridiculously large, requiring two engines. Even then, it struggles to move, so I suggest upping the horsepower.
The train is formed like this: F40PH (2), Budd baggage, Budd economy, Budd Skyline Dome Lounge, Budd diner, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd Dome Skyline Lounge, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd sleeper, Budd diner, Budd park car. This is a modern rebuild of my previous Canadian, and unlike its predecessor, this one isn't static or stationary but works on rails and has the option to change wheel trucks depending on the map you use. Anyway, enjoy this classic—a train I personally took a little over a week ago.
@Boeing727200F check this out
A Link to the train itself: https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/rockies-and-pacific/churchill-to-winnipeg (Please note this will take you to a separate page.)
Mods, please note I'm not sure if links are allowed. If not, please remove this comment and not the entire post. And yes, the link is from Via Rail itself.
The picture in the thumbnail does not include the additional Budd Economy car.
This train is fully functional, has a decent amount of detail, and includes the legendary dome car. The train has 3 cars in this order: F40PH - Budd Cargo/Sleeper combi - Budd Economy Car - Budd dome park car.
@Boeing727200F lol
Plans to make a modernized and updated version soon so stay tuned
I apologize for the description its a little wonky
Surprised how unpopular this build is compared to my others. Maybe once it's scaled down, I can add matching LRC CARS, yes, BOMBARDIER LRC RAILCARS, or even RENAISSANCE COACHES!
@Boeing727200F mind scaling the model down to 0.8 from its current size (1.00) would be much appreciated :3
Please note there's quite a few inconsistencies on this train especially with centering parts
I'd also like to note this train is mostly static, although it has capabilities to be used on rail maps; this isn't included.
This train includes 10 budd streamlined coaches the consist looks something like this:
EMD F40PH - BUDD Baggage Car - BUDD Economy Car - BUDD Diner/Kitchen Car - BUDD Dome Car - BUDD Economy Car - BUDD Sleeper class (×4) - BUDD Dome Car
Updated version dropping soon, including a more powerful engine, shorter takeoff length, and a modeled cockpit.
I enjoy making higher-quality aircraft; this one doesn't disappoint, with individual rivets, more detailed tail art, a galley, and better engines to match the 300 series.
This aircraft also has two emergency slides, and yes, they also float for water landings, although this aircraft doesn't exactly float well... AG-6 to deploy slides and AG-7 to detach from the aircraft.
This aircraft has many updates, including some finer details: a 3D cockpit, a more accurate livery, and contrails!!!
Updated version dropping soon
The aircraft is equipped with a full galley combi configuration, inclusive of cargo capacity, and a 3D-modeled cockpit for display purposes. As previously indicated in prior communications, this project has been under development for several days. Following the completion of the 727 project, the development of Rankin Inlet airport will commence, with initial construction activities already underway.
@DELTA737800CHBallbilibili pardon? I uh I translated basketball...
Now, this is quality.
The Rankin Inlet airport project presents opportunities for infrastructure improvements. The primary goal is to construct a paved runway, with potential integration of additional resources to maximize operational efficiency. Following the initial First Air fleet deployment, a dedicated parking area will be established. Current development efforts are focused on the 727-200 aircraft, which will feature a livery reflecting the 1990s-2000s era. The rankin project is considered significant in scope; therefore, a review of existing airport infrastructure via online resources is advised for context. Please be aware that performance limitations may be experienced, especially on devices with less processing power. We are committed to ensuring broad accessibility.
Well that sucks :/
Y'all want more airports?!?!?!?
Also, why such low downloads, man? How did Whale Cove beat Kuggaruk? Say what? If this does well enough, I'll actually make Rankin Inlet Airport, which is a proper airport, not a shack with some stuff.
Up next? 727-200 COMBI!!!!!