BVE #7 Flushing Line Route


Created by Ernie Alston, alstoer1@compuserve.com
Last Updated Mar 8 2001



BVE New York Subway #7 Flushing Line Route (Completed !!)

While eagerly awaiting waiting for Microsoft's Train Simulator I discovered and became infatuated with this Freeware Train Simulator from Japan called BVE.

Inspired by the excellent Glasgow Subway BVE route created by Robert Glass (see Vern's web page for link) I figured if anything it was a good way to get some idea what we could be in for with Microsoft Train Simulator add-ons. Also since it didn't seem like anyone was doing a US route for BVE I thought I'd give it a try.

Download the #7 Flushing Line Route for BVE from here



NOTE: !!

I have gotten a ton of email from people asking how to install BVE.

For those of you who have never used or installed BVE Train Simulator before go to the web sites below and read the instructions on how to install BVE.



These sites have the most detailed information on how to install and start BVE online.


Of course if you've read the BVE page above, and are still having trouble feel free to email me for help.

Credits:



The Subway Map image above is courtesy of Mike Adler Subway Simulator Central

NYC Subway Train Photo(s) are courtesy of David Pirmann (nycsubway.org) .




FAQ's:
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Why does the background have mountains in it, NYC does not have mountains ?

Yes I know, but my lack of artistic talent required me to leave the mountains there. When I removed the mountains and tried to change the sky. I noticed the route seemed to always be going uphill. That was because the clouds were placed too low in the image. So back went the image with the mountains as at least the sense of up and down was correct. For now pretend they are really tall Trees :)

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Why are the speeds displayed in KPH while the speed signs are displayed in MPH ?

It was a trade off, BVE's digital speed display did not support MPH, but I preferred the digital speed display. Which from what I've been told is a somewhat recent addition on the NYC Subways. I will be making available a Train file that has an analog speedometer gauge with the speeds in MPH very soon (thanks to Phil Dominguez).

________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The signals are very unlike the NYC Subway system signals.

We know ! a limitation of BVE, sorry.

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The Stations don't have Signs on the walls or poles.

A tradeoff, the stations are already very detailed when compared to other routes for BVE. Plus the route already has 150 objects, station signs would add at least 20 more objects to the route. If someone wants to volunteer to make em, and add them, feel free.

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Can I use objects, and code from the #7 BVE route for my own routes. Can I put the route on my website for download.

Yes, feel free to use whatever parts of the route you like (giving me credit would be nice though). The only limitation is the photo of the R36 Train in the Train file (train.bmp). You'll need to ask David Pirmann the copyright holder for permission to use the photo.

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Why are there few or no Streets between the buildings / Blocks.

The buildings are there to create the feel of going through a City, but they along with the stations provide a lot more detail than is normally seen in BVE routes. Frame rate concerns limited how much detail to add along the route. I felt the buildings themselves provided the necessary feel. 
Screen Shots 


 
 
Times Square


 
 
5th Ave


 
 
Grand Central


  
 
Vernon - Jackson Ave


 
 
Hunters Point Ave

  
 
 
Out of the Tunnel heading for 45th Road CourtHouse Sq


 
 
45th Road CourtHouse Square


 
 
QueensBoro Plaza


 
 
Leaving QueensBoro Plaza 


 
 
 33rd st Rawson


 Note the addition of the 3rd Rail. I have made the 3rd Rail part of the Track .b3d file, which
 should make it usable on other NYC Subway routes. 

 
 
40th St Lowery
40th st is the same Station type as 33rd st. Except I have changed colors,etc. This was the main reason the Stations are made mostly with coordinates rather than bitmaps. It makes it easier to reuse the objects where similar and simply change colors and add little extra's etc. 

 
 
  Approaching 111th Street. 


 
 
  111th Street station. 


 
 
  Approaching Wilets Point Shea Stadium station. 


 
 
  Entering Main Street station. 


 
 
   Main Street, Last Stop 



  Recommended BVE routes to try 









  BVE web sites: 




  •   Main BVE site maintained by the author himself Mackoy, simulator
      software is available for free download.
 

  •   BVE  English Speakers Site  A good alternate from
      the main site for English speakers includes some helpfull basic instructions in English as well as an english support forum for BVE.


  •   An excellent english resource describing of what BVE is, and how it works is available at Verne's rail pages. There are also links to
      several routes to download. Also check out the Rail resources forum for some discussion about BVE, which can accessed from the
      main site.


  •    CroTrainz  has a good library of BVE routes converted to English (Necessary as many Japanese 
       routes do not load properly on the english version of Windows).


  •    TrainSim Central 


  •    Al's works in Progess BVE site 


      BVE Forums 
    


  •     TrainSim UK & Crotrains Rail software forum 

  •    Operator's Lounge at NYCTA BVE Routes 



  •   You may want to go here, and to the Rail Software home page for BVE routes first before venturing out to try the Japanese versions.
 

  •    More great BVE information, as well as free downloadable objects.  http://www.crotrainz.com/ 


     Subway Simulation 
    

    NYCTA BVE Routes 
    Subway Simulator Central 


    New York City Subway Resources:
    
 
    There is a vast amount of information online regarding the New York City Subway system.


  •   At nycsubway.org there is a full description of the # 7 Flushing line available.



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