{"id":258,"date":"2014-10-27T09:42:32","date_gmt":"2014-10-27T01:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/?p=258"},"modified":"2014-11-27T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2014-11-27T08:08:59","slug":"trainz-today-berellian-railways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/?p=258","title":{"rendered":"Trainz Today: Berellian Railways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_259\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-259\" class=\"size-large wp-image-259\" alt=\"Map of Berellian Railways's 5th district, which mainly handles aggregates, potash, and grain trains.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0000-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0000-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0000-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0000-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0000.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map of Berellian Railways&#8217;s 5th district, which mainly handles aggregates, potash, and grain trains.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tensions between Dertinia and Sondia have once again escalated into a minor war, and all railway construction in Sondia has been temporarily halted. Meanwhile, over on the Kasversas, rail construction contractors have been hard at work.<\/p>\n<p>Berellia is a rather small country, on North Kasversa. Its recently nationalized railway system carries mostly heavy bulk loads, like coal, iron ore and potash. Photographer Maria Pierce traveled to Berellia to document ongoing revitalization of the nation&#8217;s trunk lines.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_260\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-260\" class=\"size-large wp-image-260\" alt=\"A rather famous cutting on the 5th district, looking northwest.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0001-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0001-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0001-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0001-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0001.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rather famous cutting on the 5th district, looking northwest.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_261\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0002.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-261\" class=\"size-large wp-image-261\" alt=\"The last bridge over the Persephone river before intersecting the 1st division and hitting Bingen, the second-largest city in Berellia.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0002-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0002-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0002-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0002-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0002.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The last bridge over the Persephone river before intersecting the 1st division and hitting Blackrock, the second-largest city in Berellia.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_262\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0003.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262\" class=\"size-large wp-image-262\" alt=\"Berellia, the capitol of Berellia. These tracks are those of BER's 2nd district, which parallel the  city's old business district. The skyscrapers of downtown can be seen in the distance, along with the 1st division mainline.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0003-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0003-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0003-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0003-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0003.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Berellia, the capitol of Berellia. These tracks are those of BER&#8217;s 2nd district, which parallel the city&#8217;s old business district. The skyscrapers of downtown can be seen in the distance, along with the 1st division mainline.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_263\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0004.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-263\" class=\"size-large wp-image-263\" alt=\"A wye which connects the 1st district with the 2nd passes under the 1st division. BER divides their trackage into two groups; districts, which are lower-traffic, older, usually single-track lines, and divisions, which link Berellia (the capitol) with other large cities and the surrounding countries.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0004-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0004-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0004-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0004-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0004.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A wye which connects the 1st district with the 2nd passes under the 1st division. BER divides their trackage into two groups; districts, which are lower-traffic, older, usually single-track lines, and divisions, which link Berellia (the capitol) with other large cities and the surrounding countries.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_264\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-264\" class=\"size-large wp-image-264\" alt=\"The 1st district passing through the old industrial sector of Berellia (capitol).\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0005-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0005-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0005-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0005-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0005.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 1st district passing through the old industrial sector of Berellia (capitol).<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_265\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0006.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265\" class=\"size-large wp-image-265\" alt=\"The bridge over Hoover's Creek.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0006-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0006-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0006-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0006-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0006.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bridge over Hoover&#8217;s Creek.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_266\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0007.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-266\" class=\"size-large wp-image-266\" alt=\"At this point, the 1st division once again becomes single track for the climb up to Singleton.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0007-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0007-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0007-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0007-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0007.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At this point, the 1st division once again becomes single track for the climb up to Singleton.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_267\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-267\" class=\"size-large wp-image-267\" alt=\"A small manufacturing and industrial town abuts the 1st district here.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0008-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0008-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0008-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0008-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0008.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A small manufacturing and industrial town abuts the 1st district here.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_268\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0009.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-268\" class=\"size-large wp-image-268\" alt=\"Singleton's refueling area. The Singleton depot can be seen in the distance.\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0009-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0009-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0009-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0009-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141026_0009.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Singleton&#8217;s refueling area. The Singleton depot can be seen in the distance.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tensions between Dertinia and Sondia have once again escalated into a minor war, and all railway construction in Sondia has been temporarily halted. 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