A mixed manifest train hauled by an AC4400CW (CSX 161 leading) and an SD 40-2 (CSX 2802 trailing) is sauntering out of the Sand Patch Tunnel ready to put the dynamic brakes in set-up and start the descent down into Cumberland, MD.
Choo Choo, here comes the knowledge train! Curious as to why that sign (a speed limit marker) has 2 speeds (in mph) listed? The top number is for passenger trains and the bottom is for freight (or mixed) trains. This freight train will be authorized a maximum speed (unless further restricted by signals) of 30 mph. Speed limit increases take effect after the entire train has passed that sign. Speed limit decreases take effect immediately as the front of the train passes the sign.
This screenshot was taken by myself on PS5 playing Train Sim World 4. The route is Sand Patch Grade from Rockwood, PA to Cumberland, MD. All locomotives shown are in the original liveries provide in the game, no custom content to credit.
THE WHOLE PV IN ONE PIC LMAO + Comparing older concept sketches to newer ones/line art
The first image is THE concept art for the entire current pv, made when the lyrics were done, and all that was left was to do the vocaloid tuning and then the final mix. Obviously, I made a lot of changes from that concept.
The portion where they're standing next to each other but facing opposite directions was replaced with them standing with a hand across their chest and an arm behind their back AND other entirely new poses for those lyrics. Many poses were adjusted to look better, but they still had the same overall idea as the concept art.
2nd and 3rd picture: For the beginning, when Ingo yells "all Aboard," the first version was too zoomed in . The pose was too stiff , he didn't really look like he was yelling either. So I made it more intense and gave him a more dynamic angle and made the pose better flowing so he wouldn't look too stiff. It's one of my favorite poses now, so I'm very glad I redrew it.
4th and 5th picture: I do love the emotion and poses from the first version, but I figured since Emmet didn't sound emotional, I'd give him a more subtle look of sadness. My art had improved drastically too, so I redrew both of them , I'm also glad i decided to do this because the other version makes em look like widdle baybees. Not a whole lot changed pose-wise so :]
6th and 7th picture: as you can read in the 6th picture (or maybr not my handwriting sucks) , it's the redone version for the "back when I lived Back when I knew" part, a completely new pose for that without Emmet. the two versions aren't all that different, i just adjusted the proportions, added more detail, cleaned it up, and removed the fire cus I didn't wanna draw fire, lol. There's nothing else I can really comment on except for how hard the hand and hat were to draw.
Last 2 pictures: I was mid- lining /redrawing the sketch in the first version, but you can see how I changed the proportions and angles on certain parts a little. The 2nd version is a lot more detailed and cleaned up, and you can see how I changed the hat because the hats are so HARD to draw
You can regulate aspects of it, such as data collection or its deployment, but only so much. At the end of the day, these tools have so much potential to improve society (and bring in revenue). There is little reason to see them going away, rather, they will proliferate. The answer is to adapt, the question is how?
So I’ve reached 1k followers…thank you, I appreciate anyone that’s actually read, liked and reblogged my fics. I know my fics aren’t perfect and shiny but that’s how I like it. I’m typically a very laid back chill person and I like my fan fic writing to feel fun instead of a task. I don’t write all the popular stuff, my vibe has always been doing what I enjoy instead of what others want to see from me, or writing what other people would like. That’s a big sacrifice if you think about it, going down that path means I don’t gain the popularity I would have liked, but it makes me comfortable. Anyone that’s actually human and not a bot lol, feel free to send me a favorite song, or fic of yours. I wanna get to know y’all, and also if you’re not following me yet…then why the hell aren’t you???
Screenshot of me pulling AV221 (SCAX 922 leading in operation lifesaver livery) out of Union Station. It's a cloudy day so I chose the Operation Lifesaver livery to use to help people stay alert and stay alive around the tracks. This train will be going to Lancaster, CA.
This screenshot was taken from Train Sim World 4 Antelope Valley on my PS5 and the custom livery displayed is not my creation but that of barefeedbob#2060 (dovetail account name)! Hats off for the outstanding work. I love seeing trains sporting the Operation Lifesaver message so thanks for bringing that to the EMD F125.
Edit: had Amtrak (AMTK) reporting mark instead of Metrolink (SCAX).