District Line - Gunersbury construction

After the character and flora of Kew Gardens, we get to the concrete of Gunersbury. As before, these posts are meant to give a sense of how it's constructed. Lots of detail yet to add, but here's some progress. Hopefully it looks vaguely recognisable to the train crew who venture toward Richmond ;D

The tracks and parking garages are in place, as are various markers to site the bridges. First step is to get an overhead view from the sim. You'll also notice a few 'grids' on the ground. They are 1m/10m and are used so I know the dimensions. This pic is used as a backdrop in TSM so I can build the station objects to the right scale. Having the train in-shot is also useful as it too indicates scale and lets me ensure platform length is correct.



Here's a few in-sim shots, now that the main construction is done.

A view facing roughly South (heading toward Kew).



Close up of the underside.



Facing the other way - OPO monitors and signals are in place, and the stairway.



Overhead showing the tracks and the 'big wall'. The roads split ahead, the NLL going straight ahead, and the DL diverging right toward TGN.



Our signal shows were diverging to TGN. The signal on the other pfm controls a reverse move and has a theater display attached. It reads "N" if set for NLL route, else "D" for DL.



Next step is to correctly align the platform to the tracks to get the platform-to-train spacing exact; then I'll add the on-platform objects (waiting areas, signage, lighting, etc.). An accurate rendition of the BSI building will also be added. More as it happens...

Best, Jimi