Chashinai Railway

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Author: Jens Rügenhagen	Version: 5.3	Last Update: 2009-10-02
Country: Japan	Fictional: Yes	Length:
Runs on: openBVE	Trains:	Url: http://odakyufan.uuuq.com/chashinai/index.html

Chashinai Railway is a set of six interconnected routes placed in a fictional Japanese-style environment. All routes operate on normal gauge (1435 mm) and make use of ATS and ATC as the train's safety system. Jens emphasis was to create fast-paced routes which are operated frequently, with short distances between the stations, and tight schedules. There is some variation you can encounter, be it local or express runs, available at sunrise, daytime, sunset or at night.

All of the three fictional types of trains that are in use in the network have been completely redesigned. Their cabs are now based on photographs found at Ellis and Tommy Railroad Page instead of using the old brownish cabs.

Additionally, some of the forest scenes have been redesigned, and new passengers have been added.

Network

Minaminaka Line (Chashinai - Minaminaka)

This line, together with the Ishinden Line, is one of the oldest routes in the network. The line connects suburbs with the city of Nakafurano. It is primarily operated by the older series 2000 trains in 4 car consists, running in 5 to 8 minute intervals. The route is equipped with ATS-SN - and in the section that is shared with the Ishinden Line, also with ATS-P.

Ishinden Line ((Chashinai) - Sunagawa - Jimokuji East)

This line connects the cities of Nakafurano, Shimokanesawa, Yamauchi and Jimokuji. The line is primarily operated by the newer series 1000 trains in 6 car consists, running in 3 to 5 minute intervals. The route is equipped with ATS-P (and ATS-SN). Express trains operate on this line, which start at Chashinai, and then connect Nakafurano, Shimokanesawa, Yamauchi and Jimokuji without intermediate stops. During the rush hours, some express trains also travel to Takahagi on the Takahagi Line.

Uchiike Line (Uchiike Central - Jimokuji West

This line connects suburbs with the city of Jimokuji. The line is solely operated by 3-car consists of the older series 2000 trains, running in 6 to 10 minute intervals. Some of the stations are actually shorter (50m) than the train (54m), requiring very precise stops. The route is equipped with ATS-SN.

Takahagi Line (Tawaramoto - Takahagi)

This line connects the cities of Tawaramoto, Kishigawa, Yamauchi and Takahagi. The line is party underground, and partly on elevated track, with many sections having four tracks to accomodate express trains. The line connects the cities of Tawaramoto, Kishigawa, Yamauchi and Takahagi. Express trains operate on this line. During the rush hours, some express trains also travel to Jimokuji East on the Ishinden Line.

Misaki Line (Tawaramoto - Hitachiomiya

This line, together with the Koriyama Line, is one of the newest routes in the network. The line is primarily underground, and connects the cities of Tawaramoto, Fukuyama, Izumozaki and Hitachiomiya. As it is highly frequented, the line is also the only one primarily operated by 8-car consists of the 9000 series. The line is ATC-equipped, but retains ATS-S and signals in case of system failure or maintenance. If operating in ATC, track-side signals and signs are to be ignored on this line. There is a small chance that you encounter such a failure or maintenance of the ATC system, and then, signals are used which have to be observed.

Koriyama Line ((Tawaramoto) - Izumozaki South - Koriyama)

This line connects Izumozaki with the more sparsely populated parts of the surrounding city complex. The line is operated by various trains, but is limited to 4 cars due to shorter stations. The route is equipped with ATS-P (and ATS-SN). Some trains, during the morning rush hour, start at Tawaramoto on the Misaki Line, and then travel through to Koriyama.