Iida line
Description:
A part of the
Iida line (
JR Central) with a local class 119 train from
Nanakubo to
Okaya. An electrified line in a very beautiful landscape with mountaions, rivers and canals. Many nice details in the landscape.
Alt.:
Local
Stations:
25
Stops:
24
Known problems:
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Keio line
Description:
The
Keio line, the
Takao line and the
Sagamihara line (all
Keio Electric Railway
Co.,
Ltd.) for the class 8000 trains express alternative and the class 9000 trains
Rapid
alternative. The route comes in 3 versions: Semi-Special Express from
Shinjuku to
Takaosanguchi; Special Express from
Shinjuku to
Keio-hachioji;
Rapid
from
Shinjuku to
Hashimoto. The gauge is 1372
mm and the lines are electrified (1500
V DC). Many graphic objects at the railroad.
Alt.:
Rapid
Stations:
27
Stops:
20
Alt.:
Semi-Special
Exp.
Stations:
37
Stops:
11
Alt.:
Special Express
Stations:
32
Stops:
6
Works with BVE 4:
Unknown
Known problems:
The definition files for the class 800 trains are not entirely adapted for the western version of
BVE. That is fixed easy by editing 2 files, see this
fix instruction for class 8000 train (text in Swedish).
Line description:
Schematic map over the Keio lines (Acrobat document) there all route alternatives start at
Shinjuku near the top of the map at the
Keio line. The Semi-Special Express alternative (orange line at the map) goes to
Kitano, from there the
Takao line and ends at the station
Takaosanguchi at the bottom of the map. The Special Express alternative (red line at the map) goes all the
Keio linje and ends at
Keio-hachioji, the other station far down at the map. The Rapid alternative (blue line) goes to
Chofu and then the
Sagamihara line to the right and downwards at the map to
Hashimoto.
Keio Electric Railway's web site
Download from:
Minatono's web site. Download 3 files, one from each of the 3 first
Download
links (those with the numbers 8000 or 9000 in front). The server to download from somteimes do not reply. Persistense may be required, but the download may finally succeed.
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Minobu line
Description:
Part of the
Minobu line (
JR Central) for the class 115 train. The simulated alternativ is a local train from
Kajikazawa-guchi to
Minobu. The line is electrified and goes through a beautiful landscape, the creator of this route has done a fantastic job creating the landscape!
Alt.:
Local
Stations:
10
Stops:
9
Known problems:
Misc.:
In Januari 2002 it was announced at a now defunct web site that a new twice as long version of this route was released. Should you know where to still find that route, please send a message with the information to
webcontact1@b-v-e.info.
Download from:
This route is no longer available from the creator's web site.
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2010-Dec-7-
Nanbu line
Description:
Part of the
Nanbu line, ofta also translated as the
Nambu line, (
JR East) from
Nakanoshima to
Hirama for the class 205 train. There ar 3 alternatives for this route to select from: A daytime local train, a daytime local train in rainy weather, and an evening local train. The line's gauge is 1067
m.m. and the line is electrified (1500
V DC). Many details along the railroad and a lot of suurounding buildings.
Alt.:
Daytime
Stations:
11
Stops:
10
Alt.:
Daytime (rain)
Stations:
11
Stops:
10
Alt.:
Evening
Stations:
11
Stops:
10
Works with BVE 4:
Unknown
Known problems:
Misc.:
The train class used for this line in real life is a class 205 version 1200
EMU with 6 cars, of which 4 motorized cars and 2 trailer cars. Such train is no longer available for
BVE. The class 205
EMU for the
Keiyo line has similar driving properties and is used instead.
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Nankai main line & airport line
Description:
The
Hon-linjen (
Nankai Electric Railway
Co.,
Ltd.) from
Namba to
Wakayamashi as
Limited Express
with the class 7100 train,
Express
with the class 1000 or class 7000 trains, or as local with classs 7100 train. Also
Airport Express
from
Namba to
Kansai airport, using a part of the
Hon line and then the
Kuko line, for the class 1000 train. The gauge is 1067
mm and the lines are electrified(1500
V DC). No landscape details outside the railroad.
Alt.:
Airport Express
Stations:
32
Stops:
11
Alt.:
Express (1000)
Stations:
42
Stops:
12
Alt.:
Express (7000)
Stations:
42
Stops:
11
Alt.:
Limited Express
Stations:
42
Stops:
6
Alt.:
Local
Stations:
42
Stops:
39
Known problems:
The definition files for all trains are not entirely adapted for the western version of
BVE. It can easily be fixed by editiing 4 files. Sound files are also missing for one train.
Line description:
Line map over railroads and subway in the Osaka area (Acrobat document). For all route alternatives follow the
Hon line (main line, blue-green at the map) southwards from
Namba via
Kishinosato Tamade,
Hagoromo,
Kaizuka and then westwards to
Izumisai.
The alternatives to
Wakayamashi contionues at the
Hon line (main line, blue-green at the map) from
Izumisai southwest via
Misaki-koen towards
Wakayamashi.
The alternatives to
Kansai airport continues at the
Kuko line(airport line, blue-green at the map) straight north from
Izumisai to the
Kansai airport.
Stations at the Nankai railway's lines. The main line is called
Hon
. Click at
Map
map by a station name to show a map over the station and its closest surroundings.
The Nankai railway's web site (text in Japanese)
Download from:
The creator's web site has disappeared from the Internet
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Nankai Koia line & Semboku Kosoki line
Description:
Part of the
Hon line and the
Koya line (
Nankai Electric Railway
Co.,
Ltd.) from
Namba to
Hashimoto (in real life the train continues further on from
Hashimoto to
Gokurakabashi) with a
Limited Express
alternative for the class 30000 or an
Express
alternative for the class 1000 train. A
Sub-Express
alternative from
Namba to
Rinkan-Denentosi (2 stations before
Hashimoto) for the class 6100 train. Also 2
Semi-Express
alternatives from
Namba to
Izumichou that uses a part of the
Hon line and
Koya line, then to continue along the
Semboku-Kosoku line (Osaka Prefectural Urban Development
Co), for the class 5000 train. The tracks fo these lines are 1067
mm gauge and the lines are electrified (1500
V DC). No landscape details outside the railroad itself.
Alt.:
Express
Stations:
34
Stops:
13
Alt.:
Limited Express
Stations:
34
Stops:
6
Alt.:
Semi-Express 1
Stations:
20
Stops:
8
Alt.:
Semi-Express 2
Stations:
20
Stops:
11
Alt.:
Sub-Express
Stations:
32
Stops:
16
Known problems:
The defnition files for all train classes used are not adapted for the wester version of
BVE. That is easy fixed by editing 4 files. Also a few errors in the route definition.
Line description:
Linje map of railroads and subway in the Osaka area (Acrobat document). For the alternatives towards
Hashomoto and
Rinkan-Denentosi, follow the
Hon line (main line, blue-green at the map) southwards from
Namba to
Kishinosato Tamade, then the
Koya line (the
sun line
, blue-green line at the map) southeast to
Kawachi-Nagano and further on through
Amami towards
Hashimoto.
For the alternatives to
Izumichou, follow the
Hon line (main line, blue-green line at the map) southwards from
Namba to
Kishinosato Tamade, then the
Koya line (the
sun line
, blue-green line at the map) southeast to
Nakamozu, from ther further on to southwards on the
Semboku-Kosoku line (pink line at the map) to
Izumichou.
Stations at the lines of the Nankai railroad. The main line is called
Hon
. Click at
Map
by a station's name to show a map over the station and its closes surroundings.
Stations at the Semboku Kosoku line, however only 2 listed. Click at
Map
by a station's name to show a map of the station and its closest surroundings.
The Nankai railroad's web site (text in Japanese)
Download from:
The creator's web site has disappeared from the Internet
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Tsurumi-line, Ohkawa branch line
Description:
The
Tsurumi line,
Ohkawa branch line (
JR East) from
Ohkawa to
Tsurumi, for the class 103 train. The line is electrified and passes through mainly industrial areas. Many nice objects both trackside and in the line's surroundings!
Alt.:
Tsurumi
Stations:
7
Stops:
6
Works with BVE 4:
Unknown
Known problems:
The Tsurumi line, main line, must be installed to make this route functional.
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Sagami line
Description:
A part of the
Sagami line (
JR East) for the class 35
DMU. The simulation is of a local train from
Nishisamukawa to
Chigasaki some time back in the 1970s. At that time the branch line between
Nishisamukawa and
Samukawa was still open for traffic (it was closed in 1984) and the
Sagami linewas not electrified (it was electrified 1989--1991). The line goes through a beautiful agricultural landscape, very different from the densly built areea that surrounds the line nowadays. Well done route with nice graphic objects and realistic switches.
Alt.:
Local
Stations:
5
Stops:
4
Works with BVE 4:
Unknown
Known problems:
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Semboku Kosoku line
Description:
Part of the
Semboku-Kosoku line (Osaka Prefectural Urban Development
Co) from
Nakamozu to
Komyoike, for the class 6000 trai. It is a 1067
mm gauge line and is electrified(1500
V DC). Many nice trackside details, and also some landscpape details.
Alt.:
Komyoike
Stations:
5
Stops:
4
Works with BVE 4:
Unknown
Known problems:
Download from:
The creator's web site has disappeared from the Internet.
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Tokoname line
Description:
Part of the
Tokoname line (
Nagoya Railroad
Co.,
Ltd.,
a.k.a. Meitetsu), from
Otagawa to
Jingumae. A
Limited Express
alternative for the class 8500 train, an express alternative for the class 6000 train and a local alternative for the class 7500 train. The gauge is 1067
mm and the line is electrified (1500
V DC). Many trackside details, but no landscape details.
Alt.:
Express
Stations:
10
Stops:
2
Alt.:
Limited Express
Stations:
10
Stops:
1
Alt.:
Local
Stations:
10
Stops:
9
Known problems:
Some files are missing in the archive for the class 6000 train. Because of this, that train class has not been made available for download at this web site.
Line description:
Linje map over the Nagoya Railway's net (Acrobat document). All route alternatives in the simulation begins at
Otagawa (between the left and the right waters at the lower part of the map, the name is also marked with western characters) and goes upwards on the map to
Jingumae (that name also marked with western characters at the map). The
Limited Express
alternative is marked withbrown or pink line at the map, the
Express
alternative with a light blue line and the local alternative with a gray line.
Stations at the Tokoname line. Click at
Map
by a station name to view a map over the station and its closest surroundings.
The Meitetsu-Railway's web site (text in Japanese)
Download from:
The route and the trains are since a long time gone from the Internet. Because of that, the files are available for download at this web site.
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Uchibo-linjen
Description:
Part of the
Uchibo line (
JR East) by noone less than the creator of
BVE, Mr.
Mackoy himself. The class 113 local train goes from
Chiba to
Yawatajuku. Detailed tracks
etc. but no landscape details outside the railroad.
Alt.:
Local
Stations:
5
Stops:
4
Works with BVE 4:
Unknown
Known problems:
Line description:
Map of JR Central's lines in the Tokyo area (Acrobat document) there the
Uchibo line is found in the lower right part of the map, marked in a yellow/brown color. The local alternative simulated begins in
Chiba and goes downwards at the map to
Yawatajuku
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Moorgate - Drayton Park
Description:
The line Drayton Park - Moorgate i London (
BR), for the class 313 train. Most of the line is below surface in former subway tunnels. The train is actually using
3rd rail (750
V) as a subway train in these tunnelse, but normal overhead wire(25
kV) at the part of the line above surface).
Alt.:
MG-DP
Stations:
5
Stops:
4
Works with BVE 4:
Unknown
Known problems:
Error messages as a result of 2 graphic objects ar missing. Click
Ignore
and continue, the route will run anyway.
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Somerset & Dorset
Description:
A part of the old Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway in southern England. This local train is hauled by a steam engine and goes from Shillingstone to Templecombe (south of Bristol). The correct engine for this train is a Bullied Pacific class West Country steam engine, but in lack of such an engine a class J36 steam engine is used. The railroad, stations and the beautiful landscape is well done. The simulation intends to replicate as the route looked like in the 1960s. The traffic at this and some other lines ended March 7 1966 after have being trafficed since August 31 1863.
Alt.:
Local
Stations:
5
Stops:
4
Known problems:
Misc.:
It is not possible to adhere to the time table in this simulation:
The engine class J36 used is a steam engin for freight trains from the 19th century with a maximum allowed speed of 48 km/h.
The time table is based on use of the Bullied Pacific class West Country steam engine. The engine class was built in the 1950s for express trains and had a maximum allowable speed of probably, at least, 150 km/h. At the simulated route, passenger trains were hauled by that angine class in speeds up to 90 km/h. However, no class West Country engine is available for BVE.
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Bay Park
Description:
A fictious railroad in British environment. Select from a non-stop alternative, an alternative with a few stops (but rail works causing dalays), and 2 local alternatives with stop at all stations. This electrified line starts in a small town and goes through the countryside to a big city. Many well made details along the line and many landscape details!
Alt.:
Line works
Stations:
12
Stops:
4
Alt.:
Non-stop
Stations:
12
Stops:
1
Alt.:
Local 1
Stations:
12
Stops:
11
Alt.:
Local 2
Stations:
12
Stops:
11
Known problems:
Line description:
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
Desert Freight
Description:
A fictious railroad in AMerican desert environment. Select from 5 alternatives: Two alternatives are freight trains, something rather unusual in
BVE, of which one daytime and one night alternative, both for train hauled by the diesel/electric eningine class GP-38; Another 2 alternatives are passenger trains hauled by the class GS-4 steam engine, of which one is an express train and one a locan train; Finally also a night time mail train hauled by the class GS-4 steam engine. Correct signal aspects, many graphic objects trackside and in the landscapes.
Creator:
Steve Green
Robert Raymond
Alt.:
Daytime freight
Stations:
6
Stops:
3
Alt.:
Night freight
Stations:
6
Stops:
5
Alt.:
GS-4 Express
Stations:
6
Stops:
1
Alt.:
GS-4 Local
Stations:
6
Stops:
5
Alt.:
Mail
Stations:
6
Stops:
1
Known problems:
Line description:
To download from this website:
N/A
Last update of this directory entry:
2009-Nov-2-
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