The Kurrajong Line, NSW, Australia, circa 1952 
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Route by Paul Woozley, Australia (Copyright on all original work). 

Most of the objects, artwork, and sound are my own work. 

I hope you enjoy this route. 

You may use, modify or distribute my objects, artwork and sound. 

I only ask that you do not claim the credit for my work. 

Some textures were obtained from the internet and are believed to be public domain. Some objects were modified or based on the work of others. I give credit especially to Mr Gaku, as several objects were based on his ideas. 

Credits: Mr Mackoy, Mr Gaku, and my Wife for her endless patience. Thanks also to Vern & Barney for their good work. Also John Oakes Book. 

Route Notes: 
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This route features an attempt at making it look like it is raining as you drive a long. Hint - the effect looks best when you are moving. Other features are new standard gauge (wider) track with 3D rails, lots of new objects, hilly terrain and thunder, lightning and rain sounds. There is even psuedo animated lightning striking the ground during the storms !
 
If your frame rate is low try reducing the draw distance under the graphics option - this route looks okay even at the lowest setting. 

This route works best with my 30 Class steam loco. Others may not handle the steep grades :-) 

The branch Richmond to Kurrajong route is a closed line that served the Blue Mountains foothills region of Sydney Australia in the first half of the 1900's. The grades and curves were steep and very tight in places (8 chains). 

The train stopped only at North Richmond and the terminals on a schedule. The other stops were on the demand of passengers. This route simulation stops at roughly half of the stations. The schedule is based on the real one.

This is 30 minute or so trip, and quite a slog for the loco in the second half. The trip is only 12km long, but the scenery is dense and varied.

Landmarks 
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Richmond - back platform of the main line to Sydney
Nepean Sand and Gravel Siding - served a sand and gravel mining company
Phillip - Short wooden platform at the Nepean river bridge - a great place to swim
North Richmond - Platform and rather large goods siding
Red Cutting - A halt with a name board only
Redbank culvert - A stone bridge crosses Redbank Creek
Kemsleys - Short wooden platform located in the farm of Mr N. Kemsley
Thompson's Ridge - Wooden platform named after local resident in timbered foothills
Nurri - a simple hlat / sign located on a land grant
Duffys - Again, a halt named after local settler, marked only by a post 
Kurrajong - Station serving a mainly citrus and fruit growing area

Statistics 
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Richmond is 60.3 km North West of Sydney along the main line, elev 29 ft 

Kurrajong is 11.5 km from Richmond (along the line), elev 509 ft 

Steepest Grade 1-in-30

Sharpest Curve 8 chains (1 chain = 66ft radius) 

Highest Point 509 ft approx 

Opened  November 1926

Closed 1952 (abandoned following landslides and unprofitablity)
