Subway Construction Set

3.     The pieces

Here is a brief description of the pieces of the SCS, and what they’re generally used for

Track (found in the track section of surveyor, in the “Subway” region)

Subway track 1 line – single line track with a walkway including 3rd rail and tunnel, suitable for connecting 2 track sections to 4 track sections, 4 track express stations to 4 track sections, and several other things.

Subway track 1 line NC – The same as above, except with “no clearance” signs along the wall with no walkway. Generally used at station approaches and areas where the type of tunnel changes to alert trackworkers of this.

Subway track 1 line Gap – Similar to the two above tracks, but with gaps along the wall with no walkway through which the adjacent trackage can be seen. This should only be used when placed next to another piece of track or tunnel. Due to the way the track is constructed, it isn’t necessary to line up the gaps on both tracks.

Subway track 1 line-Walls – This track is similar, but with straight walls with no walkway on both sides. When connecting to a 4 track piece, generally this track will be used on the center two tracks

Subway track 1 line-Walls NC – The same as above, but with “no clearance” signs along both walls.

Note: The above 5 tracks all include tunnel sections and can be connected underground.

Subway track 1 line R – This can be used to adapt track with a walkway to track without, as it has a piece which merges the two at one end. Must be kept short to not repeat.

Subway track 1 line L – The same as the track above, but with the adapter piece on the other end/side.

Subway track 1 line 1 side – This can be used to branch tunnels off from existing ones.

Subway 3rd Rail – Standard 3rd rail track on gravel bed

Subway no 3rd Rail – Same as above, without the 3rd rail. Suitable for switches and crossovers.

Subway 3rd Rail Cement – 3rd rail track on cement base

Subway no 3rd rail cement – Same as above, without the 3rd rail.

Subway 3rd Rail Cement 2 – 3rd rail track on cement base with safety cutout. Not extremely useful, but added for completeness.

Subway no 3rd rail cement 2 – Same as above, without the 3rd rail. This allows passengers to get below the level of the ties if trapped on the track when a train is approaching. Mainly used in stations.

 Tunnels

Subway Tunnel – Basic 2 track subway tunnel with initiator and terminator, no center supports. Should only be used to connect to above ground tracks, and underground 2 track tunnels.

Subway Tunnel 2 – 2 track subway tunnel with center supports

Subway Tunnel Out – 2 track subway tunnel without center supports, and 3rd rails placed on the outside of the tracks. Used for areas with switches and crossovers.

Subway Tunnel 4 – 4 track subway tunnel with center supports

Subway Tunnel 4 In – 4 track subway tunnel with no center supports between inner 2 tracks to allow for switches and crossovers between 2 center tracks.

Subway Tunnel 4 Out - 4 track subway tunnel with no center supports between outer tracks to allow for switches and crossovers between “express” and “local” tracks.

 Stations

Subway platform – Standard 2 track side platforms.

Subway platform 2 – 2 track side platforms without roof supports. Mix and match with above platform to create different looking stations.

Subway platform exit – 2 track side platforms with turnstiles and token booths. Add at one end, both ends, or center of your station.

Subway platform start – Use to start your 2 track side platform station. This connects to all 2 track tunnels, and the first 3 subway tracks.

Subway platform end – Use at the other end to finish the station.

Subway platform 4 local – side “local” platforms with 2 center “express” tracks

Subway platform 4 local start – Begins local station, connects to any 4 track tunnel, or appropriated subway track/tunnels

Subway platform 4 local end – Same as above, but ends the station.

Subway platform 4 – 4 track subway platform with 2 side platforms and a center “island” platform for the “express” tracks.

Subway platform 4 start – For above platform, must be connected via appropriated subway track/tunnels (ie., straight-wall track/tunnels on the center 2 tracks, walkway track/tunnels on the sides)

Subway platform 4 end – Finishes above station. Both ends have stairway exits from station.

Subway Island platform - Island platform with the tracks on either side of it

Subway Island platform Start - Start piece for the Island platform.

Subway Island platform End - End piece for the Island platform.

Subway terminus 2 - Endpiece for a 2 track terminus.

Subway terminus 4 - Endpiece for a 4 track terminus.

Invisible Stations

Subway Station - Standard 2 track station with platforms on either side.

Subway Station 4 - Standard 4 track station.

Subway Station 4 local - 4 track station with platforms on the outer sides.

Subway Island Station - 2 track station with a platform in the center.

 Scenery

Subway sign – 5 nameable mosaic station name signs, can be placed along one side of station. Repeat for other side.

Subway sign 2 – Same as above, with different mosaic pattern/color.

Subway sign hanging – Hanging station name signs suitable for “island” platforms.

Subway sign hanging 2 – The same as above but in a more modern style

 Signals & Switches (found in Trackside section, Subway region)

Alstom Model 5 – Standard transit switch machine on gravel base

Alstom Model 5 Cement – Same as above, but with cement base

Signal Side – Subway 3 aspect signal which mounts to standard wall of 2 and 4 track tunnels, and Subway track/tunnels with walkway.

Signal Side Narrow – Same as above for use in narrow Subway track/tunnels without walkways.

Signal Pole – Subway 3 aspect signal which is mounted on a pole, useable for express tracks, switches, crossovers, etc.