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Marias Pass: 1950s-70s

A backdated version of the Marias Pass Route, featuring:
> 1950s track layout, based on GN track chart and drawings, USGS topo maps
> custom GN depot buildings, based on photos from GN Historical Society where possible, and freelanced using GN prototype designs where no photographic evidence could be found
> custom GN signals and signs as per the railroad's book of rules
> rebuilt most bridges and trestles
> era-appropriate road vehicles
> several of the new assets were kindly provided for this project by Rick Grout

To run this route, you must own the Marias Pass DLC (sadly only available in the US) and the Montana Hi-Line route DLC (US or worldwide version). The Stevens Pass DLC is optional: the route should function fine without it, but you will miss a few scenery items mainly around Kalispell.

The backdated route will install as a new route, it will not change or overwrite anything in the modern day route or its assets.

In addition to the base route, it is required to download and installation of a custom asset pack (it contains all of the new objects such as depots, signs, or signals).

Update: (Nov. 14, 2023) I have released an update for the backdating kit that addresses the route not loading in 64-bit mode after the big core update. Please re-download and re-install the file from the link below if you downloaded it before Nov. 14.

You can download the custom asset pack on my website[golden-age-rails.com].

Please re-download and re-install the asset pack if you have already downloaded it before April 6, 2020. New files have been added to it without which critical parts (like signals) will be missing.

The asset pack comes in .rwp format, please see the installation guide here[golden-age-rails.com] if you don't know how to install .rwp files.

This route ships only with a very basic QuickDrive scenario (east- and westbound start/destination points, no AI traffic). The reason for that is simply that not enough matching (and worldwide available) equipment is available in the Steam store to make QD interesting.

Other scenarios for this route will be released on my website[golden-age-rails.com] and RailworksAmerica[railworksamerica.com]. Currently, there is a two-part scenario of the eastbound Empire Builder (1955 timetable) available for download.

To create your own scenarios, you'll need to download a scenery template scenario which places the depots and many lineside signs (these are not part of the uploaded route). You can download this template scenario and setup instructions here[golden-age-rails.com].

Please see the manual (PDF file) by visiting this link[golden-age-rails.com]. It includes explanations for the signals and lineside signs, as well as a quick setup guide for creating your own scenarios.