Winchester

[kj3400 178]

I spy with my little eye a freeway forming!Looks good. 

Clark County? That's new.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

The map is looking good. I will use it to find my way over for a Thanksgiving feast!

[flyinbird93 2]

nice map, the regions really starting to take shape   Labeled clearly as well.

[BANDITp61 7]

hey u have a I-70 pic!

[Haljackey 17,306]

Looking good Dan!

I can't say much about the OWR-3, but right now it will be orthogonal only. Its still early in development, so look forward to a new RHW release and then hopefully some NWM!

Best,

-Haljackey

[dfnva 34]

Death to Pumpkins: Thanks! In several CJ's I've seen a Super Target in the vein of Heblem's K-Mart and Walmart, but I've never been able to find it on the STEX or LEX. 

Hawkeye9: Thanks! 

KJ3400: You're very observant, the next phase in the widening of MP-427 will be from the exit with MP-130 south to its terminus at I-79/US-27. This widening will include grade separation with the one or two roads the route crosses. As for Clark County, back on page 3 or 4, we drove through Elkton which is in Clark County. 

Bruce (Schulmanator): Thanks, glad everything is clear so you won't get lost!

Flyinbird93: Thanks! 

BanditP61: I think you're referring to KJ3400's avatar. Thanks for visiting.

Haljackey: Thanks. Well I can't wait to be able to use some of those new road tools, it keeps SC4 very exciting even on the dawn of CitiesXL.

And now...

Today, we'll continue west on MP-130 into rural Piedmont County.

First, here's a pic showing where we've left off around the JCT of MP-130/Swanson Rd and MP-427, the western by-pass of Winchester and Salem. You'll notice some new additions to the area including more houses and partial completion of a new country club (those owners of McMansions need something to do for fun, don't they?).

Zooming in a bit more, here is the completed intersection of MP-130 and SR-659/Grey Goose Rd...

... complete with new traffic signals.

Just past there, westbound MP-130 widens to four lanes. The right lane exits onto MP-427 north, the left lane will turn onto a ramp for MP-427 south.

Here is the ramp for MP-427 north. Turning left here goes into the Swanson Commons Shopping Center.

After crossing over MP-427, turning left here puts on a southerly course.

Just beyond the MP-427 intersection, MP-130/Swanson Rd slims back to just two lanes as we enter more rural environs.

The next town we'll go through is Bradysville. 

And for the next mile or so, we pass by farms.

For some reason I like making these signposts for rural intersections.

Thanks for visting. Hopefully next time, we'll get to Bradysville and hopefully that next update will be sooner rather than later.

-Dan

[Benedict 3,119]

Another excellent update! Love the more rural signs.

[Haljackey 17,306]

Its always great to see what you are coming up with Dan. Nice work!

I think Winchester will be a serious contender for the 08 "Best Roadgeek" trixie. I know you have won it in the past, and it really shows. Nice work!

Best,

-Haljackey

[Raysfan16 5]

Hey, this is real cool!

Roadgeekery FTW!

[Twenty20 28]

Nice update, beautiful pics. Never lost in your CJ, signs are everywhere to show the good way. 

[deathtopumpkins 43]

Really? I love those BATs, but I haven't seen it either.

And like I said, if you PM me your email I'd be glad to send mine to you.

That country club should be neat upon completion, and I always love those rural shots... can't wait to see Bradysville!

[packersfan 666]

Nice update...Let's hope CitiesXL doesn't disappoint...and I'm hearing sad rumors that the area for the city will only be 10x10km...and no word of region mode which would make that alright...think if we still had to play on just a 4km*4km tile only, blargh.

[suplado! 23]

wow -- nice travel pics as always, really enjoy the sights here...

[De Ja Vu 117]

I wouldn't mind driving on your roads Everything is well organized unlike in my city The shopping centers look great.

Nice job!

[Hawkeye9 0]

Very nice update, really like those malls and the greenery!!!

Keep it up!!!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Always a fun ride to drive around the rural Massopax area...

[Mikeaut1 261]

Beautiful job, loving the signs, and the winding roads. Keep it up!

[kj3400 178]

I always know it'll be good times driving in Massopax.
Those construction workers really clean up after themselves, don't they?

[lifeless08 1]

Excellent update, Great Cj here!

[newyorkrunaway1 110]

very nice update! cant wait for more!

[dfnva 34]

Benedict: Thanks, it's fun to make them, especially the 3-d sign perspectives. 

Haljackey: Thanks.. I'm honored that you'd say that with all of the great roadgeekery CJ's there are, including GTR.

Raysfan16: Thanks! 

Twenty20: Thanks... I always think good signage is important. Sadly in real life that is not always the case.

Death to Pumpkins: Thanks! I keep forgetting to IM you about the Target. The country club should look great once I get the country club reward so I can plop the clubhouse. I'd think with all those McMansions I'd be getting close. lol.

Packersfan: Thanks. I hadn't heard that about CitiesXL, but at least the road/highway tools look great! 

Suplado: Thanks!

De Ja Vu: Thanks. Sometimes I think I work too hard on organization lol. Glad you like the shopping centers, I really like putting them together.

Hawkeye9: Thanks!

Bruce (Schulmantor): Thanks. I try to picture what I like seeing as I drive through rural Virginia when I make rural areas, I think the more I work on them, the better they get.

Mikeaut1: Thanks! Winding roads and signs are my specialty lol.

KJ3400: Thanks! The Massopax DOT has some serious rules for workers post-construction. Everything must be made to look brand new and nice, and to mitigate the effects of trees cut down, new trees must be planted.

Lifeless08: Thanks!

NewYorkRunaway1: Thanks! Well since you can't wait for the next update... here it is...

Here is the view along MP-130 as we continue westward toward Bradysville. 

We see this sign approaching the next intersection with SR-785. The suggestion is that using SR-785 as a cut-through would save you time if you're bound for east MP-42 instead of going through Bradysville.

Here is the intersection with SR-785. Several livestock farms appear along this stretch of MP-130.

A close-up...

On MP-130, we continue our FARR out drive through the countryside.

And now we enter the town of Bradysville.

MP-130 ends its trail at MP-42 just ahead.

Here we come upon the intersection of MP-130 and MP-42 downtown. In our subsequent update, we will be turning right on MP-42 to continue westward.

Here's a zoomed-out look to see most/all of downtown.

An alternate view... Bradysville sits at the mouth of the Lewis Branch on the Wanata River.

And one more zoomed-out picture:

Hope you enjoyed the update. 

-Dan

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Those pix are FARR out!

But, I am not sure how I feel about the $200 speeding fine...

[packersfan 666]

Is FARR out yet? I've searched everywhere and can't find anything!!!

[phoenix7 3]

Bradyville looks like a nice small town, although its too bad Food Lion and the rest of suburbia is encroaching upon it. I think you should get some custom content for your industrial areas; I hate the Maxis industrial buildings. The part I like the most was the beach with the retaining walls, it reminds me of some parts of the LA area.

[WillR116 60]

I am new to this CJ and haven't yet read through it but what is Packersfan talking about with is far coming out soon? is FARR a project like the NAM? also how did you get MP-130 to angle at like 20 degrees between Darby Rd and Burres Rd? but to the update, Great update and Great CJ

[packersfan 666]

he did that 20 degree or so angle with FARR...he has an advance version to test, but I haven't been able to find ANYTHING about it anywhere anymore...

[deathtopumpkins 43]

Ahhh... FAR... love it. Bradysville looks pretty nice too... got quite a bit of pollution in the Wanata River though.

[suplado! 23]

wow -- cool angled road, and the farm area looks nice with the variety of colors...

[SCDawg 0]

Hey Dan! Bradysville is pretty much awesome. Reminds me so much of those smaller towns dotting the western piedmont of VA. Gordonsville comes to mind somewhat, also with a little bit of Harrisonburg mixed in.

Also your use of the FAR is awesome as well, very nicely done.

You keep up the great work!

Travis

[phoenix7 3]

Once again, another great update by you. I like how the 22.5 degree roads curve through the countryside. One thing I forgot to say about Bradyville is I like the way the farms butt right up against suburbia.