World Map JRGPP 16k x 8K

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"The world" is huge, it takes roughly four hours to travel from the northernmost point to the southern terminus along the in-game mainline. The map spans 16k x 8k, and at its heart lies the Great Central Mainline, a route I built to connect 16 of the 30 largest cities across the region. Over time, this grew into a living network that now carries both passengers and freight with their own systems and routines.

Freight operations stretch the entire length of the line, running on a 24-hour cycle, while passenger services follow a dedicated timetable with peak running in the morning and evening. There are three depots across the network currently - one at the southern terminus in Great Slarfingfield, another at the northern end in Overtwood that services the northern line, and a central marshalling hub at Wruwood, strategically placed between two vast mountain passes. Wruwood acts as the operational heart of the network, where goods trains are sorted while passenger expresses pass through the station. Passing loops can be found throughout the route, with more to be added over time. Currently, all passenger stations feature two platforms, except for Saningworth, which has three, with the centre line doubling as a holding road for goods trains when required.

Recently, the network took a major leap forward with the completion of the South Eastern Mainline, stretching from Mennway-on-Hill to Gundington, where it meets the Great Central at Fredham Junction (a future station is planned there) leaving again at Mudingury Junction. This new artery now means 28 of the 40 largest cities on the map are connnected, creating a continuous service across the southeast. It’s fully functional but still in its early stages, there’s no timetable or depot yet, and it marks the beginning of a much larger expansion phase.

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Oooo nice

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Starting off we have the first line on the map, the "Great Central Mainline." 16 stations are currently connected on the line evenly spread out but there is actually 32 stations along the whole route. many will be connected by stopping services, local commuters etc as the game progresses. The Main Express starts at 4:30 and ends at 10:30 the route takes 4hrs to traverse and trains are stabled at either end of the line in "Great Slaringfield Depot" and "Overtwood Depot".

The first station on the line is Great Slaringfield, marking the southern starting point of the Great Central Mainline and home to the Great Slaringfield Depot, where trains are stabled and maintained between services. Although the depot is currently quiet, the next scheduled train is expected to arrive soon to occupy one of its sidings. Despite its calm atmosphere, Great Slaringfield plays a crucial operational role, acting as the launch point for the express. During busier periods, the station loop is used to hold waiting mainline expresses, particularly when the timetable shifts from four trains per hour (4TPH) to one train per hour (1TPH), a feature that prevents congestion and keeps traffic flowing smoothly even during the timetable transition.

Leaving the terminus, the first point along the route is Fredham Station, currently unserviced, but positioned for future commuter use as the network expands. Just beyond lies Fredham Junction, where the southern leg of the South Eastern Mainline merges with the Great Central, creating a section of joint running operations shared between both routes. From here, the line threads through Kedingstone Coastal, a scenic stretch of track limited to 55 MPH due to its winding coastal alignment. The route then enters Grenfinburg Loop, a strategically placed passing section that allows express services to overtake slower trains during this fast stretch of mainline running. Once clear of the loop, the train continues toward the first active stop on the route, Sonfield Station, marking the beginning of regular passenger service on the Great Central Mainline and 37 mins into the journey.

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From Sonfield, the line continues to Pleningley, with both stations being two-track through stations located just four minutes apart. The train then passes Slenton Junction, a currently unused spur that branches off toward Bruningwood (the 20th most populated city on the map) though it remains unserviced for now. Continuing on, the route passes through Heningbury Station, Eastborough East Station (unserviced), and Buwood West Station within the next 18 minutes of travel time. Beyond this point, the line expands to four tracks at Trentbourne Junction, featuring both fast and slow lines that enable express services to overtake the slower-moving goods trains that built up over that leg.

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The Mainline then passes beneath Wahill Mines, where coal is loaded for transport to Kinningbury Power Station, marking one of the key industrial connections on the route. From there, the train journeys through a mountainous region, offering dramatic scenery and challenging gradients as it winds its way toward Bronfinghill ( currently unserviced). The next major station is Saningworth, a three-platform interchange that occasionally creates moments of perfect timing when three trains occupy the station simultaneously, showcasing the network’s growing activity. Beyond Saningworth, the line continues for this section takes 50 minutes before reaching the midpoint at Wruwood, a significant operational and geographical marker on the Great Central Mainline.

Wruwood serves as the main storage point for cargo trains on the Great Central Mainline. During the day, it’s a busy hub of freight, with wagons being sorted, stored, and dispatched across the network. However, at 2 AM, the scene is far quieter, all of the goods trains are already out on their routes, leaving only a single freight consist on the avoiding loop. Aside from that lone presence, there’s not much to see, giving Wruwood an almost calm that contrasts sharply with the bustle it experiences during daylight operations.

Wruwood sits between the 2 big mountain ranges and its another 25mins to reach Fundattan the next station on the line. this line is full of bridges and bridges and is a tough challenge for the goods services. Hence the stop at Wruwood to allow them all to overtake. wundinhead Cross Loop is next another passing spot before Fadstone (Unserviced), Buhattan South (Unserviced) and PrinningVille the next stop on the route at this point 40 mins from Wruwood.

Prinningfield is relatively quiet compared to the next stretch of the line, as the Northern Line joins the Great Central at Plondham Junction. The first shared stop is Plondham Station, serviced by both routes, marking the start of a noticeably busier section of track. While the Great Central expresses pass through uninterrupted, the Northern Line makes frequent stops along this corridor, calling at Dronnville, Great Paddingham, Woowood, Grunpool, Little Praningbury, Nenington, Ninningpool, and Wruningley. This mix of stopping and non-stopping services creates a crazy environment, with a flow of local and express trains along with goods on the shared tracks.

On the Great Central, the stops are Madingham (situated between Dronnville and Great Paddingham), Great Predingville, and Cunnwell Ridge, while Kinningbury Power Station (between Great Predingville and Cunnwell Ridge), powered by coal from Wahill Mines, is an important industrial landmark. After Cunnwell Ridge, the line continues east to Mudington Junction, where the Northern Line veers north. This combined section of the Great Central and Northern Line covers 55 minutes of travel and is packed with stations, operational interest, and scenic variety. There are many future plans for this stretch, and it will become the next focus for expansion westward once the South Eastern Line is fully completed.

Finally, after Mudington Junction (home to the Overtwood Depot) the line reaches Winfingway Low Station before arriving at the terminus at Shortwood, marking the final stop on the Great Central Mainline. Once services reach Shortwood, trains must travel back past Winfingway Low and pass through the tunnel at Mudington Junction to return to Overtwood Depot for storage, maintenance, and rest. This final leg takes 25 minutes, bringing the entire end-to-end journey to a total of 3 hours and 40 minutes, completing the Great Central Mainline. The current operating stock consists of a 12 x 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive hauling three mail carriages and thirteen passenger coaches, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 100 mph with a total train length of 10.4 tiles.

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hectic

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And so the timetable begins. With 32 trains required to run just the main operation, the whole sequence is now designed to mirror the flow of a working mainline. The rhythm feels busy and alive. Next up is the South Eastern Mainline and matching it so it doesnt conflict here

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Oh wow

What do you use for the timetable graph

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looks like jtraingraph

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Oh, should give it a try. Ty