So here is my first proposal on the forums. I'm not from this area, but I have been there a few times. There are many upsides to making the Paoli/Thorndale Line/Keystone Corridor. It has lots of demand, so it would make many fans happy. It would also give a pretty broad range of different rolling stock. Perhaps the ACS-64 with Amfleet coaches and Metroliner cab car, SEPTA Silverliner IV and V, Amtrak P42DC and Amfleet coaches, and the SEPTA ACS-64 with Comet coaches. If it's added, but only to Thorndale, maybe Dovetail could make an extension to Harrisburg. Sorry if this proposal doesn't sound too good, it's just because this is my first time making one.
If they do this it's probably only going to Lancaster. I hope Harrisburg is included so a full Keystone can be operated though.
Yeah, for them Lancaster is wayyyy to generous. Unless they're in a good mood, they would probably just make it to Thorndale, or maybe, like you said, Paoli. I mean Paoli is like 20 miles from Center City, so that would be too short, probably TSW-grade. It probably would go to Thorndale. Lancaster would be nice though. If they do a good job capturing the laid-back, rural, Amish country feel that is.
Paoli would just be stupid. I think Thorndale would also be pretty short, since it's only like 30 miles away from Philly. I doubt that Dovetail would make it all the way to Harrisburg though, since it's way too far. I think Lancaster would be a good compromise, since it doesn't make the drive on an Amtrak train feel so short (like it does on the Hudson Line), as well as adding more variety to the scenery. And yeah, I'm gonna have to agree with you about the German stuff. They just keep releasing German and Austrian content all the time now. Mostly 3rd party stuff though, which I find quite odd.
The Keystone Corridor has been getting done for a while now. (Not by DTG). Not sure if it will go all the way (probably). But you would miss out on Metroliner Cab Car and Septa Silverliner V. Also, if DTG were to do it, there would probably be unbranded locos since Septa rejected their request for a license.
I agree with you on that John. The German routes are all the same. 120-140 KPH suburban lines that have sound barriers or just houses and trees. The rolling stock leaves something to be desired as well. The Atlantic City Line would be wonderful, since you get all the crossings, plus somewhat varied scenery. And NJT Railfan who's doing the Keystone Corridor?
Some freight action could be nice, too. I'd like to see PRR electrics in the 1940s-60s on this route.
