) and we have working tunnels in some places i think we need a proper plan for a subway system. i propose we use a line system. this consists of a long line with stops along the way in major settelemnts (Corinth, Draconax, Solake) and branch lines to smaller settelments (Branchscape, Vault 88, Solar City).
we have got a station in Fort Itl with a line going to V88 and a tunnel which should connect us to Corinth.
i need a list of towns and the coordinates for thier stations so i can run the link to them.
and any donation of iron, picks , Logs or Labour is welcome just find me, Tehbeard or Itl in game.
if you apply for a Vault i will build a station into it for your convenience.
As of 30/03/11 we have finished the Fort Itl-Corinth line. the station is situated in the Branchscape Lifthouse's basement and there is a 2 track branch line along the Branchscape tunnel for speedy transit to branchscape as well as the main line.Rules for subways.
Looking ahead:
- All subway lines must be disclosed to E.R.T.A to allow for planning of public subway lines.
- Town/city/community leaders may ask to connect to the network
- If accepted for connection, E.R.T.A will determine the best method (new line to a station, extending a line, adding a station), please wait before tunneling for confirmation of the target vector your tunnel should aim for.
- E.R.T.A Public subway lines must be atleast 3 high and 3 wide, these are to ensure safety of those travelling the lines
- All subways must be properly lit, and any caves encountered boarded up in such a way as to prevent creepers on the lines.
- As of April 4th 2011, The minecart plugin used is in a state of development, as such, When other features allowing sorters and redstone launchers come along, stations will be changed to use these. For the moment please do not build lavish stations as this will likely cause further delays in implmenting stations properly.
- for the moment a station will just have 2+ rails. See above for future plan.
The future plan of the subway system, when more features are available, is to enable quick, simple rapid transit between settlements. as an example, a person getting on at fort itl would be able to select a destination station on the line, hop in and go there without further interference. while people may have to change at stations (i.e, fort itl -> BranchScape, via cornith station interchange) it will be an improvement over the current situation of having to get out and in at each station. we will also look into the possibility of switch tracks just outside of stations to see if it's possible to eliminate the need for interchanges
we will focus on fixing up Fort Itl so its cuboid can be removed and thereby make the station useable.
THE NEXT STATION IS! *drum roll*
Spoiler! :
we have reached and passed Solake. due to the nature of that station (cuboided) i have set up a pair of tracks down a tunnel. its not hidden in any way and all you have to do is walk down and place your Minecart down there. (it exits the cuboid so you can actualy use it)
i have also reached the North-Spawn Station. it is the building just north of Crossroads and is the current end of the line while i work out the next station.
now for a plea. i have burnt through my entire stash of Diamonds digging this for you guys... thats 20-30 diamonds just burnt away
. so im asking for donations of Diamonds or Diamond picks (condition doesnt matter). shovels are also welcome but Picks are far prefered. donations of Tracks, Logs and Iron are also welcome.please contact me ingame if you want to donate... thanks.
UPDATE FOR: the 4th of april 2011
ive thrown together a basic map of connections in the style of the london underground map: this simply shows the extent of the lines i know of and where they connect.
Black dots are Stations
Red is the Core Line, Turquise is the East Branch, Green is the upcoming Drox Line and Purple is the Imperial Line.
dashed lines represent unfinished or unstarted lines.
this should help travelers to use the subway and builders to see what lines and stations we have.
i will at some point also create an overlay map that shows the positions on the map as well but this Underground style has proved to be the easiest to create and edit so for now this will have to do.
(yes black i know Imperial Line isnt connected. hence why its shown with a seperate station)
IMPORTANT!
if you want me to include your city in the line and i missed it please say so and tell me roughly where it is from spawn so i can work out where best to connect to it.
thanks guys!
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and thats too clase to spawn. dont want griefers everywhere do we? 
