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After a vote by the Senate of Sharina, the Republic of Sharina has decided to open its railroad industry to the international community. We are prepared to provide our expertise to nations who are interested in developing railroads. We are willing to build railroads in foreign nations as well.

We are selling our rolling stock and locomotives for the very first time.

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Electric Locomotives:

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The Sharina brand of the heavy duty passenger commuter train. Useful for transporting people between the city and its more distant suburbs within a short timespan comparable to subway timetables.

Name: Xanda
Type: Electric
Developed: 1968 A.W.

Horsepower: 8,000
Top Speed: 180 MPH, 300 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Average
Fuel Economy: Outstanding
Acceleration: Near-Instant
Reliability: Very Good
Passenger Appeal: Ultra-Cool

Cost: 10,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 30,000 US Dollars per Train


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http://yvaugeois.free.fr/TGV/TGV-R/TGV%20587.JPG

Long Distance Passenger Train for inter-state, inter-regional, or express service for distances exceeding 600 miles / 1,000 kilometers.

Name: Sev
Type: Electric
Developed: 1974 A.W.

Horsepower: 11,000
Top Speed: 240 MPH, 400 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Fair
Fuel Economy: Excellent
Acceleration: Very Fast
Reliability: Outstanding
Passenger Appeal: Exciting

Cost: 14,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 32,000 US Dollars per Train


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http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/e882.htm

http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/e883.htm

Sharina's most advanced and fastest electric locomotive to date. It is the culimation of Sharinan Electric Railroad engineering and technology, resulting in the world's only sub-sonic train that uses the traditional metal rail and wheel railroad propulsion. It is capable of rivaling the speed of some commerical jets, as well as futuristic trains that don't use traditional wheel propulsion such as Mag-levs and Monorails.

Name: E-88
Type: Electric
Developed: 2004 A.W.

Horsepower: 20,000
Top Speed: 460 MPH, 766.6 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Average
Fuel Economy: Excellent
Acceleration: Near-Instant
Reliability: Excellent
Passenger Appeal: Ultra-Cool

Cost: 22,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 50,000 US Dollars per Train

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http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/lucana1.htm

http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/lucana3.htm

http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/lucana4.htm

The best electric locomotive for transport through mountainous terrain or deep canyons. This locomotive is used extensively on electric track in the Grebev mountains near the Sharina capital of Lodis.

Name: Lucana
Type: Electric
Developed: 1998 A.W.

Horsepower: 18,000
Top Speed: 220 MPH, 366.6 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Mountain King
Fuel Economy: Good
Acceleration: Fast
Reliability: Good
Passenger Appeal: Looks Sharp

Cost: 20,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 45,000 US Dollars per Train

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Subway Trains:

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Sharina has developed the ultimate in subway reliability, speeds, and service. All cities and towns in Sharina use these subway trains, as they are quite effective and ensures passenger comfort.

Name: Cloris
Type: Electric Subway
Developed: 1977 A.W.

Horsepower: 4,000
Top Speed: 180 MPH, 300 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Good
Fuel Economy: Excellent
Acceleration: Instant
Reliability: Very Good
Passenger Appeal: Ultra-Cool

Cost: 8,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 26,000 US Dollars per Train


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Diesel Locomotives:

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http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/dd80ax2.htm

http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/dd80ax3.htm

The ultimate in Sharina Diesel Locomotive technology. It has the highest speed, horsepower, and reliability of the Diesel class of locomotives in Sharina, and the world.

Name: DD-80-AX "Arrow-Head"
Type: Diesel
Developed: 2003 A.W.

Horsepower: 18,000
Top Speed: 250 MPH, 416.6 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Very Good
Fuel Economy: Average
Acceleration: Very Fast
Reliability: Perfect
Passenger Appeal: Looks Sharp

Cost: 18,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 40,000 US Dollars per Train


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Steam Locomotives:

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http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/loco/graphics/bigboyc.jpg

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The steam locomotive designed and employed by Sharina for use in heavy hauling across steep terrain and where electric tracks aren't present.

Name: Big Boy 4-8-8-4
Type: Heavy Steam
Developed: 1882 A.W.

Horsepower: 10,000
Top Speed: 100 MPH, 166.6 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Mountain King
Fuel Economy: Fair
Acceleration: Average
Reliability: Good
Passenger Appeal: Average

Cost: 5,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 25,000 US Dollars per Train

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http://www.danreedillustration.com/Web_Graphics/WebTrains/Allegheny.jpg

The Sharina designed Allegeny is a smaller and more compact version of the Sharina Big Boy. It is better than the Big Boy at reliability and fuel efficiency, but at cost of speed. The slow down in speed is due to the lower horsepower and muscle present in the Allegheny as compared to the Big Boy. The increase in fuel efficiency is due to the fact that the Allegheny consumes less fuel per mile / kilometer than the Big Boy.

Name: Allegheny 2-6-6-6
Type: Heavy Steam
Developed: 1865 A.W.

Horsepower: 9,000
Top Speed: 80 MPH, 133.3 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Outstanding
Fuel Economy: Average
Acceleration: Average
Reliability: Excellent
Passenger Appeal: Average

Cost: 6,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 26,000 US Dollars per Train

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http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/titan2.htm

The monster of all monsters. Sharina's pride, the Sharina designed Titan is the most powerful and largest steam locomotive in the world, insipring great awe whenever it chugs through towns and cities. It provides unparalleled hauling power, useful for hauling multi-hundred car trains. It also is capable of surmounting steep grades with ease, thanks to superior traction. The Titan has driving wheels in excess of 8 feet tall, and the locomotive alone weighs 1,100,000 pounds or 550 tons. Even after nearly a century, the Titan still out-performs diesel locomotives in sheer power, even the DD-80-AX Arrowhead. The Titan is the final word in steam locomotive design, no questions asked.

Name: Titan 4-8-8-8-6
Type: Heavy Steam
Developed: 1907 A.W.

Horsepower: 19,000
Top Speed: 120 MPH, 200 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Mountain King
Fuel Economy: Very Good
Acceleration: Average
Reliability: Outstanding
Passenger Appeal: Looks Sharp (mostly due to inspiring awe)

Cost: 15,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 30,000 US Dollars per Train


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Armor Trains:

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The Kariena is the first Armor Train developed by Sharina. It is quite useful in hauling large numbers of troops and supplies into dangerous zones such as flooded regions or areas under invasion. The train employs anti-aircraft batteries on multiple cars to provide solid protection aganist aircraft and bombers. Lately, the anti-aircraft defenses were upgraded to Sharina's Xaos missile variants for SAM or artillery roles. The train employed 4 inches of iron armor during its first several years of service. Once Sharina developed its brand of Kevlar, the armor was increased to 7 inches of Kevlar covering the 1/2 inch thick steel-titanium chassis of the train.

Name: Kariena
Type: Armor Train
Developed: 1942 A.W.

Horsepower: 12,000
Top Speed: 120 MPH, 200 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Very Good
Fuel Economy: Good
Acceleration: Average
Reliability: Excellent
Passenger Appeal: Apathetic

Cost: 22,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 34,000 US Dollars per Train

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The Trediaus is Sharina's solution to the lack of protection among above-ground railroad lines. The train employs 10 inch thick Kevlar armor covering the 1/2 inch thick steel-titanium chassis. The Trediaus employs more anti-aircraft defenses, but also employs artillery pieces and tons of spare railroad building material. The train also has anti-tank and anti-armor cannons onboard to counter any threat from any tank or armored division.

Name: Trediaus
Type: Armor Train
Developed: 1955 A.W.

Horsepower: 14,000
Top Speed: 100 MPH, 166.6 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Excellent
Fuel Economy: Good
Acceleration: Average
Reliability: Very Good
Passenger Appeal: Apathetic

Cost: 30,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 42,000 US Dollars per Train

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The Gregas locomotive is the muscle behind both the Trediaus and Kariena Armor Trains. This piece of machinery has 10 inches of solid Kevlar protection, as the locomotive is certain to come under intense fire. The Gregas can also serve as standard freight locomotives if needed, as Sharina designs all of its locomotives and trains with flexibility in mind.

Name: Gregas
Type: Armor Train Locomotive
Developed: 1955 A.W.

Horsepower: 14,000
Top Speed: 120 MPH, 200 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Excellent
Fuel Economy: Good
Acceleration: Average
Reliability: Very Good
Passenger Appeal: Apathetic

Cost: 14,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 23,000 US Dollars per Train



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Ranking system:

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Condition / Acceleration

Perfect / Instant
Near Perfect / Near-Instant
Outstanding / Very Fast
Excellent / Very Fast
Very Good / Fast
Good / Fast
Average / Average
Fair / Average
Poor / Slow
Very Poor / Slow
Extremely Poor / Very Slow
Atrocious / Snail

Mountain King = Perfect (condition for climbing grades)


Passenger Appeal (Higher Appeal means more commuters / people more willing to ride the train)

Ultra-Cool
Exciting
Looks Sharp
Average
Apathetic
Ugly
Horrible

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More coming!

We are looking to expand commuter lines, mainly mass transit. Are you particpating in that aspect of the railroad industry?

We are looking to expand commuter lines, mainly mass transit. Are you particpating in that aspect of the railroad industry?

Basically all aspects of railroads.

Commuters, Freight, Subways, track laying, railroad bridge building, etc.

So, can you work on my order now?

Imperial Germany (The Great Sixth Reich) has just recieved the lands of Poland and Midway Island under our rule (Poland has semi-indepence actually). But anyway, we need a new and improved rail network.

Here's a map of Germany (Hienkel City is located more than 100 miles south of Berlin near the Elbe River, Hienkel City is not on the map):

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/maps/gm-map.gif

Here's a map of Poland:

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/maps/pl-map.gif

Here's what we currently have:

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6957987&postcount=28

We would like to connect Hienkel City, Dresden, Leipzig, and Krassel to the Breman-Munich Railroad.

We would also like to connect Breman, Emden, Bremerhaven, Kiel, and Hamburg to the Breman-Munich Railroad and the Intercity Commuter Railroad.

We would also like to connect all the cities listed on the Poland map with an electronic railroad and have them branch off and have them all go into Berlin, Lubeck, and Hienkel City in Germany.

Midway Islands:

Map: http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/maps/mq-map.gif

We would like an extremly small electronic commuter-like railroad to circle Sand Island and Eastern Island, including an underwater tunnel to connect the two. The railroad should be as concealable as possible and not have an impact on the beaches.

We are willing to pay any amount for all this work.

So, can you work on my order now?

Yeah. I have to work up figures, timetables, material, time needed, etc. then post it here.

Our economy drives us. We need an overhaul of our rail system to provide a link between our business and industrial centres. Furthermore, we require an inner city commuter set of lines to be built. We are seeking the best and most efficient technology you have.

Yeah. I have to work up figures, timetables, material, time needed, etc. then post it here.

I'll be sure to leave a large tip...

Government IC

If you build subways we would like 1300 miles of subways stretching from the deep city of Remshak to outer above ground cities like Trokue and Quasomosyaoto. There is also Area 5 and Area 6, and we want atleast one subway connecting to every larger town and city with a population of 25,000. If possible a freight train that is over Junkktopia. We would also like a custom mostly glass train that can let people view over the beaches and oceans, could you make this of bullet proof glass?

Thank you.

Corporation IC

Bi-Tek would like private trains that connects our buildings. We would also like trains that connect to Remshak, Area 5 and Junkktopia. Can these trains be bullet proof and what is metal made out of titanium. We would also like the train be able to take an anti-tank rounds and 20 mm 50 caliber heavy machine gun fire. Could it be possible if the train be armed with gatlling guns every 8 feet.

Thank you.

Major update.

Added several locomotives to sell.

Enjoy.


All orders are being processed as of right now.

Bump!

We would certainly like to overhaul our railway system. We would like to use electric trains, as we are currently, but our country is very mountainous. Steam locomotives will not do, as we do not have the necessary fuel for them. Anything you can offer?

Mountainous Electric locomotives will be added very soon, as well as some Diesels.

Once the Mountainous Electric locomotives are available, then we can cater to your needs.

OOC: damnit why does your thread get more attention! I have the friggin Shinkansen!


heh, sorry for the rant. i'll delete if you'd like :)

When will we know of your plans for our country's railway system?

We'll be needing a high speed commuter train to go between cities and outlying communities, so, we feel that the E-88 will meet our needs. We already have some lines, but, we feel it will reduce the amount of motorists on the road if we have better commuter trains.

Name: E-88
Type: Electric
Developed: 2004 A.W.

Top Speed: 420 MPH, 700 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Average
Fuel Economy: Excellent
Acceleration: Near-Instant
Reliability: Perfect
Passenger Appeal: Ultra-Cool

Cost: TBA
Annual Maintainence: TBA

We're also developing our lightrail system which serves the boundaries of the city, but remains attached to the main system, as well as light rail systems in cities that have minimal subway lines.

For this purpose we are interest in this one:

Name: Cloris
Type: Electric
Developed: 1977 A.W.

Top Speed: 180 MPH, 300 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Good
Fuel Economy: Excellent
Acceleration: Near-Instant
Reliability: Excellent
Passenger Appeal: Ultra-Cool

Cost: 8,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 26,000 US Dollars per Train

FYI -- here is our economy's statistics used a third party calculater. This is also good for people who want a comprehendsible breakdown of their nation's economy, and regional economy. Kryozerkia's Economy Stats (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=kryozerkia)

hmm... interesting, but no thankyou!

When will we know of your plans for our country's railway system?

Plans and designs are well underway. Expect them posted by Sunday (Real life) at the latest.

Same goes for Sixth Reich, Waylend, and Callisdrun requests.

Kryozerkia, how many Cloris trains would you be interested in buying?

I will post pics and price of E-88 when I get a link working to my planned website for my nation. I can have the E-88 picture and price done by Sunday.

Thank you.

Have you any commuter trains with magnetic propulsion?

Have you any commuter trains with magnetic propulsion?

We are developing these types of trains. They will be available in a few years (By this Sunday in real life).

Bump!

Added an electric train for mounatinous travel (The Lucana), and a diesel locomotive (The DD-080-AX "Arrow-Head"). Pictures will be upcoming shortly.

Name: Lucana
Type: Electric
Developed: 1998 A.W.

Horsepower: 18,000
Top Speed: 220 MPH, 366.6 k/ph
Grade Climbing: Mountain King
Fuel Economy: Good
Acceleration: Fast
Reliability: Good
Passenger Appeal: Exciting

Cost: 35,000,000 US Dollars
Annual Maintainence: 45,000 US Dollars per Train


Hmm, very pricey, but we'll need quite a few if we're going to overhaul the rail system. Is it standard gauge? We have both standard gauge and broad gauge tracks, so either will do.

The Lucana is designed for standard gauge track. Every Sharina locomotive uses the standard 4 1/2 foot gauge.

We can produce specially designed Lucana's if you desire narrow gauge or large gauge tracks.

The reason why prices are steep is because we are selling our latest in locomotive technology. However, when and if more people purchase Sharina railroad products, the prices will go down considerably.

We are willing to provide a substantial discount for large orders, though.

Bump!

Cut down prices considerably.

Also, I'd like to know if you people would like to see more steam or diesel locomotives. I'd like feedback on my storefront. :)

Added the Titan, the beast of all locomotives. Take a look! :)

We are interested in designing a subway system that would link all of our large cities. We would like 8 Cloris and 12 Lucana.

8 Cloris comes to a price of 64,000,000 USD.

12 Lucana comes to a price of 240,000,000 USD.

Total cost for the 20 trains: 304,000,000 USD.

We need some information about your cities and subways. How many miles of track? How many cities do you require subways in? How many tracks do you want in the tunnels? (double tracks, triple tracks, quad tracks, or more)

Information like that would greatly aid our designers to produce the best subway system possible, with a minimum of impact during construction.


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For the other 3 or 4 orders for railroad construction, I need one more day to deal with the backlog. Expect design offers up tomorrow, as well as pictures of the E-88, Lucana, and DD-80-AX "Arrowhead" locomotives.

Ab-shalom and greetings;

We are curious is Sharina will aid in the construction of the "Olympic Village" within Vastiva by providing it's expertise and material in constructing the mass transit system to and from the various sections.

In compensation, all Sharinan athletes will be waived of IAOC requirements, allowing you to field athletes in all events.

We await your response.

Namaste,
Kava Noordi-al-Naaman, Chief Architect
Member, International Antarctic Olympic Committee
Humble Servant of His Magnificence, the Sultan of Vastiva

OOC Need help setting all this up, tg me.

We will need a total of 30 Lucana engines to replace the outdated engines currently in use. Because this is a sizable expense, we will pay for three shipments of 10 at a time, one shipment each year. Would it cost extra to have them modified to run on broad guage tracks? If so, how much?

Sixth Reich, we have completed plans for your order regarding railroad construction.

700 miles of track will be added to the Breman - Munich railroad, to connect Hienkel City, Dresden, Leipzig, and Krassel. We will lay double tracks, inter-track switches, and secondary tracks for emergencies or switching trains. Track will run from Hienkel City to Dresden, then Leipzig, and finally towards Krassel.

500 miles of track will be added to connect Breman, Emden, Bremerhaven, Kiel, and Hamburg. We have determined that the track wil run from Emden to Bremerhaven to Hamburg. The track will branch out at Bremerhaven, going south to Breman, and track will either branch off or curve at Hamburg to go north to Kiel.

We have plans to construct several loops in Poland, to provide ease of transport, and quick routes for trains to haul goods between cities. We will be using at least 4,000 miles of track, including secondary rails and switches.

We have plans to construct 10 miles of hardened concrete tunnels 200 meters underground around the the two islands in Midway. This is done to provide protection aganist bombs and even MOAB's. The tunnel will also connect the two islands, starting from each island's peninsulas.

Here is our proposed plans for track-laying in all 3 regions.

http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/6reich.htm

We will use our construction machinery to create perfect 0% to 1% grades along the whole stretch. We employ large industrial cutting lasers to melt away rock and terrain, while keeping a perfect level stretch of track foundation.

We estimate the cost of basic rail laying to be $120,000 per mile. Switches cost approximately $10,000 each due to complexity of layout and such.

Electric tracks would cost approximately $220,000 per mile. $120,000 for the basic railroad tracks, and $100,000 for the overhead wires, wire struts, and transformers.

The tunnel building for Midway will cost approximately $1,000,000 per mile of tunnel, due to excavating rocks and material 200 meters below the ground.

Here's the tally...

1,200 miles of track in Germany. Total would be $144 million.

4,000 miles of electric track in Poland. In addition, we will build 400 additional miles of electric track to connect Poland to Germany at the 2 connecting lines planned on the provided maps. Total cost would amount to $990 million.

The tunnel commuter rail in Midway Island will amount to $100 million.

We will require at least $1 million to install 100 switches along the railroad built in Germany, $6.8 million to install 400 switches along the rails in Poland (as well as the electric wires above the switches), and $340,000 to build 20 switches in Midway.

Grand total of your railroad order amounts to $1,242,140,000. However, as we value Sixth Reich's friendship, we are prepared to cut the price down to a nice round $1.2 billion.

Added the long awaited pictures of the Lucana, E-88, and DD-80-AX locomotives.

Enjoy.

Work is still underway on the other proposals / orders from other nations.

Sixth Reich, we have completed plans for your order regarding railroad construction.

700 miles of track will be added to the Breman - Munich railroad, to connect Hienkel City, Dresden, Leipzig, and Krassel. We will lay double tracks, inter-track switches, and secondary tracks for emergencies or switching trains. Track will run from Hienkel City to Dresden, then Leipzig, and finally towards Krassel.

500 miles of track will be added to connect Breman, Emden, Bremerhaven, Kiel, and Hamburg. We have determined that the track wil run from Emden to Bremerhaven to Hamburg. The track will branch out at Bremerhaven, going south to Breman, and track will either branch off or curve at Hamburg to go north to Kiel.

We have plans to construct several loops in Poland, to provide ease of transport, and quick routes for trains to haul goods between cities. We will be using at least 4,000 miles of track, including secondary rails and switches.

We have plans to construct 10 miles of hardened concrete tunnels 200 meters underground around the the two islands in Midway. This is done to provide protection aganist bombs and even MOAB's. The tunnel will also connect the two islands, starting from each island's peninsulas.

Here is our proposed plans for track-laying in all 3 regions.

http://www.rit.edu/~rxd0205/nationstates/6reich.htm

We will use our construction machinery to create perfect 0% to 1% grades along the whole stretch. We employ large industrial cutting lasers to melt away rock and terrain, while keeping a perfect level stretch of track foundation.

We estimate the cost of basic rail laying to be $120,000 per mile. Switches cost approximately $10,000 each due to complexity of layout and such.

Electric tracks would cost approximately $220,000 per mile. $120,000 for the basic railroad tracks, and $100,000 for the overhead wires, wire struts, and transformers.

The tunnel building for Midway will cost approximately $1,000,000 per mile of tunnel, due to excavating rocks and material 200 meters below the ground.

Here's the tally...

1,200 miles of track in Germany. Total would be $144 million.

4,000 miles of electric track in Poland. In addition, we will build 400 additional miles of electric track to connect Poland to Germany at the 2 connecting lines planned on the provided maps. Total cost would amount to $990 million.

The tunnel commuter rail in Midway Island will amount to $100 million.

We will require at least $1 million to install 100 switches along the railroad built in Germany, $6.8 million to install 400 switches along the rails in Poland (as well as the electric wires above the switches), and $340,000 to build 20 switches in Midway.

Grand total of your railroad order amounts to $1,242,140,000. However, as we value Sixth Reich's friendship, we are prepared to cut the price down to a nice round $1.2 billion.

That's great! Thanks!

~Money Wired with a nice $50,000 tip~

Government IC

If you build subways we would like 1300 miles of subways stretching from the deep city of Remshak to outer above ground cities like Trokue and Quasomosyaoto. There is also Area 5 and Area 6, and we want atleast one subway connecting to every larger town and city with a population of 25,000. If possible a freight train that is over Junkktopia. We would also like a custom mostly glass train that can let people view over the beaches and oceans, could you make this of bullet proof glass?

Thank you.

Corporation IC

Bi-Tek would like private trains that connects our buildings. We would also like trains that connect to Remshak, Area 5 and Junkktopia. Can these trains be bullet proof and what is metal made out of titanium. We would also like the train be able to take an anti-tank rounds and 20 mm 50 caliber heavy machine gun fire. Could it be possible if the train be armed with gatlling guns every 8 feet.

Thank you.

After considerable debate and wrangling between railroad engineers, we have come up with the final draft of the plan for the request you made, Waylend.

We can lay subway tracks at the cost of $220,000 per mile of track. The breakdown would come down to this.

$90,000 per mile of regular track
$30,000 per mile of electric 3rd rail
$100,000 per mile of excavated tunnel (near surface)

$130,000 per mile of excavated tunnel (deep underground)

The total costs would come to this... Approximately 800 miles of near surface subway track and 500 miles of deep underground subway track.

That would make the total come up to $300 million dollars.


However, you did not specify how many towns you need to connect. 20? 50? 100?

Also how many miles of rail is needed to connect these towns?

Ditto for the glass railroad and the trains between Junkktopia, Sector 5, and Remshak. In addition, I need to know how much rail the Bi-tek corporation needs for inter-building transit.

We are in dire need of more mass transit systems as our railways are outdated.
We would like a subway to be built in Lake Landing. We would like 20 trains for the subway (Cloris) and we want easy access to every area of the city. The subway will have 5 lines and thirty stations overall.
Also we would be interested in purchasing trams if you develop them any time soon. We would like to put up tram lines in both Undertown and New Sanctaphrax so it could be worth it for you.

We are in dire need of more mass transit systems as our railways are outdated.
We would like a subway to be built in Lake Landing. We would like 20 trains for the subway (Cloris) and we want easy access to every area of the city. The subway will have 5 lines and thirty stations overall.
Also we would be interested in purchasing trams if you develop them any time soon. We would like to put up tram lines in both Undertown and New Sanctaphrax so it could be worth it for you.

Greetings.

We have drafted plans for the subway systems in Lake Landing. We have determined that a # pattern would be ideal, with the fifth line circling around the # pattern. Each station will be approximately 2 miles apart, and we calculate that 40 stations perfectly spaced throughout the 5 lines would provide maximum coverage for the city.

The rough sketch of the plan would be as follows....

#==#==#==#==#==#==#
|-------|-------|-------|
#------#-------#-------#
|-------|-------|-------|
#==#==#==#==#==#==#
|-------|-------|-------|
#------#---0---#------#
|-------|-------|-------|
#==#==#==#==#==#==#
|-------|-------|-------|
#-------#------#-------#
|-------|-------|-------|
#==#==#==#==#==#==#

# .... station
= .... track
| .... track
0 .... City's center

We will construct approximately 250 miles of subway tracks (double tracked), including switches, side-tracks, and subway storage / maintainence tracks. The tunnels will be reinforced with additional concrete and steel to provide as emergency shelters during war time.

Our going rate for subway construction comes to $220,000 per mile of track.

Track cost: $55 million.

20 Cloris locomotive cost: $160 million.

Total cost: $215 million.

Is this plan acceptable?


What type of trams are you looking for? Overhead wire trams? Monorails? one-car tram? multi-car tram? etc.

Greetings.

We have drafted plans for the subway systems in Lake Landing. We have determined that a # pattern would be ideal, with the fifth line circling around the # pattern. Each station will be approximately 2 miles apart, and we calculate that 40 stations perfectly spaced throughout the 5 lines would provide maximum coverage for the city.

The rough sketch of the plan would be as follows....

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We will construct approximately 250 miles of subway tracks (double tracked), including switches, side-tracks, and subway storage / maintainence tracks. The tunnels will be reinforced with additional concrete and steel to provide as emergency shelters during war time.

Our going rate for subway construction comes to $220,000 per mile of track.

Track cost: $55 million.

20 Cloris locomotive cost: $160 million.

Total cost: $215 million.

Is this plan acceptable?


What type of trams are you looking for? Overhead wire trams? Monorails? one-car tram? multi-car tram? etc.
That sounds fine, 215 Million will be wired as soon as work begins. We would like overhead wire trams for Undertown and New Sanctaphrax.

Development will be undertaken on the trams. Expect completion of plans and development within a RL day.

Development will be undertaken on the trams. Expect completion of plans and development within a RL day.
We will wait patiently, the subway trains are fuel-efficient aren't they? The trams, if possible could they have the track next to the road as opposed to on it? If the plans for everything suit us and work out then we may also look for a national train service linking cities.

We have come back with plans for the Sev trains.
We would like a track with Sev trains to link up New Sanctaphrax, Undertown, Lake Landing, New Undertown and River-Rise. LL needs 3 stations, NS and Undertown need 2 each and NU and RR need only one each.

In addition to that our last buy will be Acela trains for inter-county transport. We will need them for Free Glades, Deepwoods, Mire and Edgelands counties. They will need to be easily accessable and fast. We need these plans quite quickly because they need to be done in time for next years elections. Your trains could win it for me!

We have come back with plans for the Sev trains.
We would like a track with Sev trains to link up New Sanctaphrax, Undertown, Lake Landing, New Undertown and River-Rise. LL needs 3 stations, NS and Undertown need 2 each and NU and RR need only one each.

In addition to that our last buy will be Acela trains for inter-county transport. We will need them for Free Glades, Deepwoods, Mire and Edgelands counties. They will need to be easily accessable and fast. We need these plans quite quickly because they need to be done in time for next years elections. Your trains could win it for me!

We shall commence plans for the Sev's. They are easily adapted to run on standard track, but we will have to strengthen your bridges and tunnels to withstand the pressure high speed trains exert on the track and bridge structures.

We can build train stations for approximately 10 million each, using material from your nation to cut down on costs and provide jobs for your citizens. We can sell you 18 Sev trains for the price of 252 million dollars.

In regards for the Xanda trains, they also can run on standard tracks. Again slight strengthening of your bridges and tunnels will be required. We can sell you 15 of these trains for $150 million dollars.

The costs associated with strengthening bridges and tunnels will be approximately $40 million for the proposed Sev routes, and $25 million for the Xanda routes.

The overall price will be $557 million for the both orders combined. We are going to give you a discount for a "bulk" purchase of the trains, reducing the total price to $540 million.

Does this meet with your approval?

Added the Armored Train section.

Also, revised URL's into IMG's.

It would appear that my order has been completely forgotten about.

We will need a total of 30 Lucana engines to replace the outdated engines currently in use. Because this is a sizable expense, we will pay for three shipments of 10 at a time, one shipment each year. Would it cost extra to have them modified to run on broad guage tracks? If so, how much?

Our most sincere apologies, Callisdrun. The chairman of our Department of Railroad Exports has been repimanded for him forgetting your order.

We will be able to build 30 Lucanas in a single year, as our railroad industries are quite extensive. We would only need $50,000 per Lucana to widen its chassis to your broad gauge specifications.

The total of your order will come to $600,000,000 for 30 Lucanas, as well as an additional $1,500,000 for the upgrades to broad gauge. However, as you placed a large order, we will provide you with a discount. The final price will come up to $575,000,000.

Inform us whether you want us to ship all 30 Lucana's on one of our Goliath transports, or supply 10 Lucanas per year?

We eagerly await your response. Again, we apologize on the behalf of our Department of Railroad Exports for the tardiness in processing your order.

Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.

We shall commence plans for the Sev's. They are easily adapted to run on standard track, but we will have to strengthen your bridges and tunnels to withstand the pressure high speed trains exert on the track and bridge structures.

We can build train stations for approximately 10 million each, using material from your nation to cut down on costs and provide jobs for your citizens. We can sell you 18 Sev trains for the price of 252 million dollars.

In regards for the Xanda trains, they also can run on standard tracks. Again slight strengthening of your bridges and tunnels will be required. We can sell you 15 of these trains for $150 million dollars.

The costs associated with strengthening bridges and tunnels will be approximately $40 million for the proposed Sev routes, and $25 million for the Xanda routes.

The overall price will be $557 million for the both orders combined. We are going to give you a discount for a "bulk" purchase of the trains, reducing the total price to $540 million.

Does this meet with your approval?
If you lay new tracks, would the trains go quicker? If so, we would be more than happy to pay more. We will hold the wire until you give a reply and also tell us about the trams.

If you lay new tracks, would the trains go quicker? If so, we would be more than happy to pay more. We will hold the wire until you give a reply and also tell us about the trams.

Our trains can run at 80% - 90% of its maximum speed on standard tracks, with strengthening of bridges and tunnels.

For 100% maximum speed, we would have to build more straight stretches of track. How many miles of track would you need to be built for this? I need to know so I can calculate track laying costs.

Regarding the trams, how many miles of trams do you need? We have developed a tram system for you, based off the trams being used in small Sharina towns. It will run alongside the road, as you requested. However, we have been looking at building an elevated tram, so pedestrians can walk under it to reach the sidewalk or stores on the other side of the tracks.

Enclosed is a picture of a Sharina tram.

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/alicante/images/2--Alicante-tram.jpg

Inform us of the mileage of tram track or construction needed, then we can calculate what is needed.

We eagerly await your response.

Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.

90% of maximum speed is fine so just strengthen the bridges and tunnels. The tram we would prefer to be on the ground if possible.
Each city will require one main station for the trams, near the centre of the city, and about 20 other stations in order for it to reach everywhere. 4 Lines should do.
Please calculate the costs and get back to us.

90% of maximum speed is fine so just strengthen the bridges and tunnels. The tram we would prefer to be on the ground if possible.
Each city will require one main station for the trams, near the centre of the city, and about 20 other stations in order for it to reach everywhere. 4 Lines should do.
Please calculate the costs and get back to us.

Refer to our earlier communication regarding costs for the Sev and Xanda systems, as well as strengthening costs.

In regards for your tram order, we have determined the most effective layout for each city, using 4 lines. A diagram is provided below. Using this diagram, we can build an effective tram network using 24 stations and the 1 main station.



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Tram track cost = $100,000 per mile.
Tram station cost = $500,000 per station.
Tram train cost = $700,000 per tram train.

Total cost for tram system per city:

Track = $5,500,000 for 55 miles of track (double track and "tram storage" yards)

Stations = $12,000,000 for 24 stations

Tram trains = $35,000,000 for 50 tram trains.

Main station cost = $1,200,000.

Total tram system cost per city = $53,700,000.

Does this satisfy you? Let us know.

Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.

Make it 7 lines and make it cover the whole city because the western side seems to be unaccesible. Other than that yes.

Make it 7 lines and make it cover the whole city because the western side seems to be unaccesible. Other than that yes.

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This new plan only needs 6 lines to provide even better coverage of the city.

Costs:

68 miles of track = $6,800,000
32 stations = $16,000,000
60 tram trains = $42,000,000
Main station = $1,200,000

Total cost of tram system per city = $66,000,000

Is this revised plan more to your liking?


Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.

That sounds fine, sorry for the trouble, money wired.
How long until construction is completed?

That sounds fine, sorry for the trouble, money wired.
How long until construction is completed?

The strengthening of bridges and tunnels for the Sev and Xanda high speed trains will take approximately 3 to 6 months, depending on the current condition of the bridges and tunnels.

The construction of a tram system in each city will take approximately 6 to 9 months to complete.

We can speed up the process by a month or two for the trams if we bring in our engineers and skilled rail workers.

It has been a pleasure doing business with you. If you need any more railroad work or construction done, we will be more than happy to aid you in any way we can.

Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.

The strengthening of bridges and tunnels for the Sev and Xanda high speed trains will take approximately 3 to 6 months, depending on the current condition of the bridges and tunnels.

The construction of a tram system in each city will take approximately 6 to 9 months to complete.

We can speed up the process by a month or two for the trams if we bring in our engineers and skilled rail workers.

It has been a pleasure doing business with you. If you need any more railroad work or construction done, we will be more than happy to aid you in any way we can.

Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.
Bring in as many people as you see fit. I'd estimate 5 moths for the bridges and tunnels. I assume that the trains will be arriving by sea so we have cleared you for entry to the ports at any time.
Thank you for the service.

We would only need $50,000 per Lucana to widen its chassis to your broad gauge specifications.

The total of your order will come to $600,000,000 for 30 Lucanas, as well as an additional $1,500,000 for the upgrades to broad gauge. However, as you placed a large order, we will provide you with a discount. The final price will come up to $575,000,000.

Inform us whether you want us to ship all 30 Lucana's on one of our Goliath transports, or supply 10 Lucanas per year?

Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.

We would like to recieve them 10 per year. Though our economy is very strong, we would prefer to pay in increments over three years as well. We can do all the transport between your nation and ours, as our merchant marine is enormous.

OOC: Note that you are doing business with the government of Callisdrun, not a Callisdrunian business, as the rail system is public.

Callisdrun,

Your locomotives are ready for delivery. Pleasure doing business with you.

Best Regards,
Director Frank Pelosvin
Director of Sharina Railroads Incorporated.