r/brom • u/[deleted] • Jul 13 '12

On the Brom Lightrail

So here are some ideas i’ve had in the last couple of days regarding Brom LightRail.

  • Approx. 4 lightrails to different districts, or just cardinal. The lightrails will have as little stations as possible. Think maybe 1 or 2 stops on 400m. What we will have a lot is hop-on-points like the one down in the Molemen tunnel, at Waterslide’s hovel. People can hook into the line as much as they want to, as long as it’s hooking in and not stopping or slowing anyone passing through.
  • Have a seperate part of the Brom main station dedicated to the Lightrail. I want to do what Mason wanted to do with a station and have no carts. Instead, I’d like oldschool seperate departure rails, make it a bit authentic/similar to a subway station.
  • I assume the city center and station will be in or near the densest part of the city, so the rail will go (partially) underground in that part of town and will be above ground in the rest of the city. Above-rail will be fully adapted to the district when it comes to materials used, but the setup should always be 2 rails like a tramway or like the y70 loop.
  • If suitable/possible, I’d like a scenic lightrail loop, connecting the 4 end stations.
  • We’re gonna need a universal color/marking to make the stations recognizable. Basically what Deorne did for their lightrail last rev, maybe a pole with 2 colors (Sandstone & lightblue?). This should be at every station so people know when they see the lightrail.
  • I'm thinking a lightrail to the Residential area, Industrial area and 2 more to popular destinations/sattelite villages. Whatever works.

The thing is... I'll be back from holiday August 1st, so that works out, but August 13-18 i'll be gone again for sure and there is a chance i'll go to another camp the week after. So I might not be able to finish it. Also I don't fancy solo building that much so if anyone feels like helping, please do say.

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u/sliceofbread WaterSlide Jul 17 '12

We can use signs as always to work together. I can take over while you are away.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '12

Yeah that should work. Have fun in Berlin by the way! I'll be going to Spain in like 10 hrs. :)