The Great Subway Project [Fictional Schönbau]

The Workers have enjoyed their time off and were reassigned to emergency repairs on the Ashfield Main Line.

• WO-2 Shanty Meadows Station Rehabilitation

We received reports that Shanty Meadows was looking a little worse for wear. It was due for a proper rehabilitation anyway, but the work was expedited to be completed this weekend.

Our Construction Crew surveyed the Station Friday Afternoon and took completion pictures by Sunday Afternoon! They worked around the clock and ensured bypass traffic was not interrupted!

This Station is normally served by the ( N ) and < 6 > Trains at all times.

SHANTY MEADOWS

BEFORE

AFTER

The Stationhouse now features an elevator, making the station ADA accessible. Employee Electrical equipment can also be seen.

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Platform View

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Now featuring Elevators on the Platform View. Platform also existed underneath the foundation of the station house. Grade of the outer bypass tracks have also been corrected. Platform is now correct height so you won't break your ankle getting off the Train.

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AFTER

Another Work Order completed by the Construction Crews of De Island Transportation. Onwards to the next major Project!

As I mentioned before, tons of Construction has taken place on our land before this thread was started last December.

While these locations may not have Before/After Montage, they still are worthy Stations and designs that deserve to be showcased.

NEW FRANKLIN

Served by the ( E ) Train at all times.

This Station is comprised of one Island Platform, and two entrances; one staircase to the South, and parallel elevator banks to the North.

The Station was also fortunate enough to be serviced by two Contractors for arrival information, TransitTech (Yellow Text LCD Displays) and the International Supplier SNCF.

The TransitTech Screens display the countdown timer until the next Train arrives on that Track. The SNCF signs showcase the next few stations in either Direction on the ( E ) Line.

Unfortunately, our Contract fell through with SNCF for LCD Displays , so no more Stations will have these screens installed. The ones that have been installed will remain until the devices reach end of life.

New Franklin was one of the first in the System to be fully accessible from entrance to platform.

This is also the first Station that the ( E ) stops at after splitting away from the ( V ) from the previous station on the Map, Crisden Road.

It is one of three stations for the ( E ) within Southport County. The other stations being, Bungalow Road and Southport.

This is the Employee Access Path to the Control Point for New Franklin titled " CP Franklin".

This is the actual Control Point Location.

Here is another angle of the Control Point Location during the Night.

COLVIN STREET

Colvin Street is the first Local Only Station on the Midtown Line.

It is served by the ( C ) Train at all times.

( 5 ) Trains bypass this stop on the middle Tracks and head straight to Midtown - Financial.

Colvin Street Midtown-Bound Entrance (From my Drive Way!)

Trackbed at Colvin Street, facing Northbound towards the Tunnel Portal.

NORWOOD YARDS

Norwood Yards is the Final Stop on the ( V ), ( Z ), and ( 6 ) Trains. The Commuter Railroad does not stop at this station, but will stop at Norwood Station a few miles West of this location.

It contains a Classification Yard for the Commuter Railroad, not really servicing any of the Subway Equipment. There is a loop Track that will allow ( V ) Trains from the upper level to traverse the yard so that it can be utilized for ( Z ) or ( 6 ) Service, and vice versa. Long Term Storage of Subway Equipment is prohibited here.

The ( V ) Train Platform (Upper Level of Norwood Yard) exists parallel to the elevated commuter railroad tracks; only being separated by a fence. The Eastern end of the upper level platform contains a Control Point for Subway Relays and Subway Switches.

Underneath the viaduct, there are Railroad and Subway Resources and containers stored. On the ground, you see the (Lower Level) which are side platforms for the ( Z ) and ( 6 ) Trains. Next to them is the industrial zone buildings and the dedicated daily parking lot for Park and Ride Passengers.

During Construction, the ( V )'s Right of Way was planned to parallel the Commuter Railroad throughout Du-Pont County (The Blank Space West of Norwood Yards on the Map), however the Leadership of that County refused to financially support the endeavor. Train-based Rapid Transit development immediately ceased planning for their county with the Commuter Railroad remaining as their primary mode of Public Transportation. This is ultimately the reason why the station does not contain bumper blocks.

Here is an Aerial Shot

Here are Shots of the Parking Lot and the Bridge Above

We will show off more soon...

Since We are in the Norwood region already, let's continue with showcasing both Tuscan Alley and Burnwood Avenue!

TUSCAN ALLEY

First stop after the Norwood Yards Terminal, Tuscan Alley is a supplemental station primarily serving the more northern residents of Norwood. Service is provided by the ( 6 ) and ( Z ) Trains.

The Ridership doesn't necessarily demand both Train lines stop here, but due to no bypass Tracks it is easier on service patterns to just stop. It is also the first Station directly after the Burnwood Avenue Interlocking separating Broadway and Norwood Yards Bound Services.

In a way, Tuscan Alley behaves as a staging area to prevent trains from waiting at the junction for an opening too long.

Fun Fact: Both the ( 6 ) and ( Z ) Trains have identical Southern and Northern Terminals but drastically different route patterns (Norwood Yards and Grandeur Concourse).

BURNWOOD AVENUE

Burnwood Avenue has always been the busiest Junction west of Broadway.

As mentioned previously, it is the point in which four Train routes split into two Right of Ways (R o W); the Norwood Yards Spur, and the primary route to Broadway.

( 3 ) [Express] and < 6 > [Local] Trains head towards Broadway.

( 6 ) [Express] and ( Z ) [Local] Trains head towards Norwood Yards.

Initially, Burnwood Avenue was constructed as an Two-Track Side Platform Station. This lead to extremely long dwell times on both approaches to the Station. Since the Infrastructure West of the Station already supported Express service, Burnwood Avenue was reconstructed in the 1980s as a Three Track station.

The side tracks support East and West service respectively, while the middle track supports Bi-Directional service from the Express Trains. This change has completely got rid of any lengthy dwell times at the signals outside of the station. Trains are almost always flying into the station now. Transfers between the Spur and the Main route to Broadway are also much improved. During the rebuilt, a Control Point for the junction was relocated to be on the elevated structure of the station as opposed to in bushes along the Right of Way.

Below a breakdown of the Service Patterns of the Station:

< 6 > , ( Z ) [PLATFORM 1] ( 3 ) , ( 6 )_{West Only} , < 6 >_{East Only} [PLATFORM 2] ( 6 )_{East Only}, ( Z )

Before the Control Point was constructed

After the Control Point was Constructed

We will be showcasing some more Stations in a few days.

The ( D ) Line Extension work will also commence later this month once the funds have been secured for the Work Order!

Alright, the next bit of work is actually not focused on the Station at all, but a Junction all the same.

Breakridge is a one of a kind, Triple Decker Elevated Station in the Playland Region.

It has historically been served by the Playland Railroad (Upper Level), Playland Local Subway Line ( Middle Level), and the Ocean Drive Shuttle (Lower Level).

As depicted earlier this year, the Ocean Drive Shuttle is no more after the ( M ) Line Redesign. There was an early image of how the line looked before the region was built up.

Today we will revisit this section with more detail!

Let's go back in time nearly 100 years ago, when the reconstructed viaduct for the Playland Railroad from Marget St Tunnel to Mai Playland had just finished work. It was a marvel to have one of the tallest elevated structure right in Playland County's backyard. Bustling Commuter Trains filled to the brim with passengers would come from both directions as the Ferry at the end of the Line was a popular route for people from Seaside County to arrive (as-is the case today).

As the Station became more and more busy the platforms needed to be extended, unfortunately this prove to be too big of challenge as it would weaken the integrity of the station. The work has proven to be too risky, therefore the station has been fortified and re-strengthened as opposed to extended. Commuter Railroad Trains only have the first 2 Cars open their doors.

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The Ocean Drive Shuttle was a Single Track Elevated Spur originally off of the Playland Local Line. Some Playland Trains would branch off and terminate at Ocean Drive. This service pattern was only during the initial year of the line's opening as the lower level of Breakridge was plagued with Electrical issues. Afterwards, fulltime Shuttle service with Married Pair Trains began to run from Ocean Drive to Breakridge making all stops in both direction. Passing Loop tracks used to exist between 3 of the 5 stations on the line. It was an inefficient track setup, however since the terminals had two tracks it worked for decades without many complaints from the residents in the area.

In the late 2010s, the Elevated Structure was worse for wear due to the cheaper materials used during initial construction compared to the main line. The life expectancy had been reached 20 years prior, and it had been operating off of hopes and wishes. Before a fatal accident could occur, the ( M ) Line Redesign Project was prioritized and bundled with several other work orders to get accomplished. Today, the shuttle no longer exists, but the ( M ) Train now makes all stops in the region. Some residents believe the Shuttle was superior as the Trains had a shorter line to run, and it had led to longer wait times overall.

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The Playland Local Subway Line which has been the backbone of the service for the region for over a century has never had a track connection the upper level, but it used to have an access ramp to the Ocean Drive Shuttle from it's Broadway Bound direction. During the ( M ) Line Redesign, this connection was severed. A new connection from the Playland Local Line to the ( M ) Line has been made possible with Playland Local Trains getting the option to terminate at Play Stadium, or ( M ) Line Train able to be rerouted to Broadway or Wednesbury. This is mostly reserved for rerouting capabilities as it is not in normal revenue service.

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Here are some BEFORE and AFTER Pictures of Breakridge Junction over the decades.

BREAKRIDGE JUNCTION

This angle is of the area where the ( M ) Line extension was built to head towards Play Stadium. Before that, Passengers had to walk 1.5 Miles from the Station in the background (Newtown Creek) to the Ball Park. It goes without saying, if you build the infrastructure, the people will come!

BEFORE

In the present day, the "Mai Playland" Amusement Park is peering over the horizon!

AFTER

This image is of the actual interlocking junction for Breakridge which had the biggest reconstruction out of all the structures in this region.

BEFORE

Decades of economic growth and building has completely evolved the County!

AFTER

I wanted to provide this update before we move onto the ( D ) Line Extension project. There may be another update or two before we really kick off that project in earnest. We will see...

We have had a slower start than anticipated this Spring 2026 due to an "On the Job" injury. Now that I'm recuperating, De Island Transportation will once again be back to full strength, but I do not want to end up rushing and injuring Myself again.

See you all again soon!

This is an excellent suggestion and a great example why two sets of eyes is better than one! The angle you drew looks much nicer and it shouldn't affect the signal blocks too much.

This was the other side, I didn't change anything.

Thanks @andrassuranyi

Today, We're touching on the star of Playland County!

MAI PLAYLAND

This is both a Train Station and a actual Amusement Park!

STATION

Mai Playland (Station) is served by both the Playland Local Subway (at all times) and the Playland Railroad Line (From 5AM - 11PM).

It consists of two island platforms and four tracks. Playland Local Trains use one platform while the Railroad uses the other platform. There are a few instances where Trains will stop at the opposite platform so make sure you are paying attention to the signage in the station! It takes about 22 Minutes to get back to Broadway from here via Subway, and about 10 Minutes via Railroad.

AMUSEMENT PARK

Mai Playland in it's current form opened in the 1950s. It had replaced the previous Playland Amusement Park which functioned more like a Carnival than a true amusement Park. It met it's untimely demise in the 1940s from a terrible storm. Within a decade, new ownership took over and brought the fun back into town. It now has a Ferris Wheel, Hot Air Balloons, Bumper Cars, Pirate Ship, and many more rides. Rumor has it that a new Roller Coaster is planned to be built soon. The Amusement Park even has it's own Stage for Musical acts. Enjoy a Concert right along the coast line.

Additional Transportation

If Trains aren't your style, you also have the privilege of using the underrated Ferry service. The Ferry is the fastest way to connect to the following Counties from Mai Playland:

• Seaside
• Bayview
• Mussel Bay

Here is a shot from the Amusement Park Parking Lot. You can see the Station in the background alongside some of the bigger attractions.

Here is a night time shot of the Amusement Park from the edge of the Train Station.

Here is a shot of the curvature from Newtown Creek Station heading towards Mai Playland.

The Music Stage!

Last but not least, here is in front of the Mai Playland Amusement Park Entrance Gate atop the Statue of Poseidon!

What can I say? The Kids love Playland!

This week will be a light update as the ( D ) Line Extension Project will commence in May!

In the meantime, please enjoy these additional snapshots of Playland and the shoreline on the approach to Nautilus Avenue and Play Stadium!

On the North-End of the Mai Playland Beachside Platform.

A Snapshot of a Playland Railroad Train departing the station to head back towards Broadway.

A Flock of Cranes flying away from Breakridge in the background to the right.

The sundried flora on the shore side of the Play Stadium Line Tracks.

We've been mentioning this for Weeks now, but it is time to start showcasing the ( D ) Line Extension Project!

This Project was prioritized due to the fact Broadway was the terminus of the ( D ) Line and the Playland Local Line, two lines that have high frequencies. This was causing tons of Train Traffic and was a disservice to the rest of the Passengers on other lines, including the Commuter Railroads! In addition, the Residents of Upper Norwood County (including the mountains) have complained for years of being disconnected from the mass transportation system. This extension will kill two birds with one stone by providing them service as well as providing both of these lines with dedicated layup tracks for turnback capabilities and better Northern Terminals.

Station List

• Hammel's Summit ✅
  
• Narrows (Playland Local Terminus) ✅
• Damascus ✅
• Kips Court ✅
• Dutchess ✅
• Fort Douglas ( ( D ) Terminus) ✅

Our Construction will start about 2 miles north of Broadway with the creation of Hammel's Summit. Hammel's Summit is located at a deeper grade than the curve for the ( 3 ) and < 6 > Lines (depicted in the picture above as heading toward Kimberley Street). This station was proposed in the past, but was ultimately passed over due to the Cross County Railroad utilizing the original tunnel for access to Broadway. This would prevent the station from being created. With the new tunnels created, this Station was put back in the plans!

HAMMEL'S SUMMIT

A true Subway Station, this one is located underground, but it is one of the highest placed Subway Station (by elevation standards) in Norwood County since this is located before the descent towards Surf City. This Station is served by the ( D ) and Playland Local Trains. It consists of a single Island Platform with Red Steel Pillars placed a few meters away from the Track Edge as Station Support beams.

It has a double layered Glass pane that separates the two sides passengers would wait on for their Train. The center of the platform does not have glass to allow for Passengers to decide which direction they would like to travel. Advertisements don the upper walls of the Station which are rented out to several different companies.

Here is a clean image of the Station before the Advertisements were installed

Track 2 side with a Playland Local Train departing the station.

Here is the finished product!

We are steam rolling to the next location. Construction on Narrows is already underway!

Let's continue onward to our next Station; Narrows.

NARROWS

Narrows is one of the Stations that makes this entire project worth it. It provides Subway Service to a previous Transit Desert, while also facilitating layups and turn-backs.

It consists of Two Island Platforms spread out upon two levels. The Lower Level facilitates through-Service on the ( D ) Line to continue heading towards Fort Douglas, while the upper level contains two tracks to terminate a route here. Currently, the Playland Local Line is scheduled to use this level as it's northern terminus. This will have a direct effect on Train Traffic heading to Broadway (in a good way!). This station was constructed within a plot of land that used to be Yard space for a few residents. The plots of land were acquired via eminent Domain for the purpose of this project. To ensure that the Noise of the Right of Way is not headache inducing, noise barrier technology was utilized for the upper level.

Station Approach from Hammel's Summit

Underneath the elevated structure supporting the upper level. You can see CP - Narrows Watch House and Comms Hut located underneath.

Elevated Metal Supports for the Structure

Lower Level of Narrows served by the ( D ) Train!

West End of the Lower Level Platform

East End of the Lower Level Platform

East End of the Upper Level Platform

Upper Level Platform

I hope everyone enjoys this work as I'll be taking a Vacation starting tomorrow (going to Japan!) and will be back at the end of May with more building action!

Hope to be inspired by my dream trip!

I've returned from my Dream Trip to Nippon with a revitalized passion for Building this Subway Network out! Let's continue with the ( D ) Train Extension Project by going to the next Station!

DAMASCUS

This is a Side Platform station that is a hybrid of Underground and Cut-In. The East-end of the Station is located under an Apartment Complex. The Small Mezzanine of the Station is actually located in the basement of the Apartment building. Residents of this building actually have Elevator access directly to the Turnstiles of this Station from their Home elevators! Steel Support Beams bear the weight of the Building and double as Platform Columns. Station Lamps protrude outward from the Underground Brick Platform Walls. The Top and Bottom boarders of the walls are colored Orange and Red respectively. In the center, there is a fence to prevent trespassers from crossing Tracks without accessing the Mezzanine. There are also a set of Wayside Cabinets that come equip with an Antenna for Communication purposes.

Initial Track View Station Shot from the West End of the Station.

View the Station from the "Fort Douglas" Bound Platform.

View the Station from the "Wednesbury" Bound Platform.

View the Station from East - West End on the "Fort Douglas" Bound Platform.

View the tunnel portals coming from the previous Station, Narrows.

Work in Progress Shot before the environment around the Station was detailed. A Test Train ( D ) can be seen pulling into the Station!

When I first started this Station, I had no plan besides knowing I wanted it to be half underground and half outside. I think the Mission was accomplished .

Onward to work on Kips Court!

After Damascus, our subway tracks turn northward. After crossing over the Commuter Railroads Track via overpass, our ( D ) Train makes a stop in a quieter neighborhood.

KIPS COURT

This is a Side Platform Station located across the street from Damascus High School, and behind the back yards of several homeowners. There is a Pedestrian Bridge outside the north end of the station. Unlike other Subway Stations in our system, the overpass between directions is located outsidethe faregates . This is due to the overpass doubling as a walkway to cross the tracks for Civilians that live in the neighborhood. Especially useful for the Students of Damascus High!

The tracks are not directly next to each other at this station as there are relay cabinets and other wayside equipment in between the tracks. There are also older Running Rails waiting to be picked up by Maintenance of Way Staff for disposal. This space was originally intended to be for a third track, however since Damascus and Narrows did not include a bypass track in their design phase, Kips Court's plans were altered as it would have produced 0 time savings; not even for non-revenue equipment.

Here is a WIP shot of North End and Station Entrances for both platforms. The Fort Douglas Bound Platform has had its Walls erected, Canopies installed, and Light Fixtures added. The Wednesbury Bound Platform is still looking barebones at this stage.

styling

Kips Court's Platform designs are inspired by the 21st Century Modernized Platforms of the New York City Subway. The Subway Green painted Steel, beige style concrete walls, and modern/sleek light fixtures attached to the Station Canopies are all inspired by the (2012 - Present) style used in real life. It is a pleasure to bring this design philosophy to Transport Fever 2!

Gallery

Here is the finished product after a few construction days:

Outside the Entrance to Kips Court. Taken from a nearby Town House Roof.

Shot from the Wednesbury Bound platform. Passengers are waiting in the evening for their train!

Shot from the Wednesbury Bound Platform during the Daytime Hours!

Aerial shot of the entire station length, and nearby neighborhood!

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Surf City, but still remain in the overall Southern Region of the Country, Kips Court may not be a bad decision!

Next, We proceed onward to create Dutchess Station! I wonder what design philosophies we utilize there!

June 2026 has been filled with many Emotions [] on my behalf, but We are still trekking along with our ( D ) Line Extension Project .

DUTCHESS

The Village of Dutchess has not always been a stranger to Rail Transportation. It originally had quite the Freight Classification Yard which was used by the Military and the general Industrial Market. After the Military Presence dwindled, Freight operations quickly ceased, and a Single Track Spur linking Fort Douglas to the Village of Dutchess was the only thing that remained. De Island Transportation has decided to integrate this Single Track Spur into the existing ( D ) Line. While a Majority of ( D ) Trains will terminate at the layup Tracks North of Dutchess, several ( D ) Trains will continue North serving Fort Douglas.

The images for Dutchess Station will not showcase the Freight Railroad Era!

This Station Build took a few days to accomplish compared to others in this Extension Project. We first started by laying down the Platform, Station House, and Entrance.

Day 1

Below is a close Aerial Shot of Dutchess Station (W.I.P)

Here is a further back shot to get an idea of the imprint of the Station and how the Village will be shaped around it's existence

Here is a shot from the Station Entrance (Non-Station House side)

Day 2

Now We begin putting some of the Village together! Wanted to add a Building that is not finished construction so that the Village looks as though it is still growing.

Day 3

More Detailing Work on the Village and the Station in General. At this Stage, the Station Entrances are pretty much taken care of.

Day 4

The Village and Station are finally Complete! A Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Police and Gas Stations, and Skate Park have all been added to the Village.

The Finished Product

Taken from the Rooftop of someone's house that happens to live on the Western side of the Station. You can see their Coupe parked in the corner of their backyard.

Here is a general overview of the Station!

Here is the Eastern side of the Station House. Angled Street Parking allows vehicles from both directions to pass by without impending traffic.

Here is a shot of the Station from a foot bridge located in the Village.

Southern End of the Platform. A Wednesbury Bound ( D ) Train is ready to depart towards Kips Court.

Northern End of the Platform.

Taken from the Street that traverses over the Tracks beyond the North end of the Station.

Last but not least, here is a final shot of the Village of Dutchess during Dusk

This was a fun build, and believe or not there is still more to show from this region! Next week we will showcase Control Point Dutchess and the layup Tracks for all of the ( D ) Trains that do not proceed to Fort Douglas.

Later

Hey Kozatplays,

The Bicycle Lanes, 2 to 1 Streets, and more can be acquired from the American Roads Mod from Modder PurpleStrawberry1997. They can be found on the Steam Workshop here  .

They are part of the Road Model and are not assets that were placed next to the Street.

I'm happy that I was able to find that Mod for you. I know how painstakingly difficult it can be to find a specific asset, road, track, etc so I'm glad your search for these Streets can be put to bed.

In regards to the build process on video, I have recently figured out a workflow to record my build process without taking up too much storage space. It is my mistake that I did not figure this out sooner or there would have been months worth of video content to showcase. I wish I could Time Travel to before I finished most of these Stations .

The thing is, since building takes quite a bit of my free time, the videos tend to become movie length. I have adapted a timelapse style for Youtube so that the process isn't lost or becomes uninteresting.

While I unfortunately do not have any Videos for the ( D ) Train Extension Project, I have uploaded two of these timelapses in the past:

• Helfield Avenue Station Build (Timelapse)
• Passtow Park Station Build (Timelapse, this one explains how I've been detailing underground)

Thanks to your comments, I will make a better effort to record more Videos in this style for the Stations that I have yet to finish detailing or Start.