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