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Those are all pretty darn cool interchanges. I really wanted to know where i could get some of them, I mean I think they are awsome!

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Tommy: Download the NAM under "Modds & Downloads" on the top bar.

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Originally posted by: haljackey To respond to replies:

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3236/downtownjan200311826518mi6.jpg

A pathing error involving the transit-enabled rail station.

Note: these images have been taken at different time periods.  The area has since densely developed. 

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Yeah I've gotten that too with a commercial alley, one end came right up to a elevated highway and everything got on the highway right there.

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i draw alot of my influences from these kindsa forums, the creative force is there in me, but idk really how to make it in the game

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i need more eye candy for my highway stuff, they look ok with stock, but more things to add would help jazz it up hah

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i need more eye candy for my highway stuff, they look ok with stock, but more things to add would help jazz it up hah

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i need more eye candy for my highway stuff, they look ok with stock, but more things to add would help jazz it up hah

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Prk, put all of your comment in one post, and delete your triple-post.

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Some crazy interchanges you've all just made, but they look brilliant 9.gif

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    Tommy7777: after you downloaded the NAM, follow the links in my sig in the right order to get it to work! You need the NAM: Essentials file and the RHW folder to be installed in your NAM folder. When in doubt, read the readme! It should answer further questions!

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    Originally posted by: Tommy7777 k. And where did u get the darker asfaut 4 the defaut highway?quote>

    Originally posted by: Tommy7777 k. And where did u get the darker asfaut 4 the defaut highway?quote>

    Originally posted by: Tommy7777 k. And where did u get the darker asfaut 4 the defaut highway?quote>

    You are not supposed to double post, or (even worse) triple post. If you want the darker highways, it is the Euro textures Mod. It will change highway and road textures and can be found here


    EDIT: Tommy, i fixed the link, it now leads to the correct download

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    just took a new pic of the interchange. Still works really well with rising traffic. Still is very simple though, but looks good.

    intrchngap8.jpg

    take care,

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    Some of my intersections..

    Very urban ones..

    Before and after..

    1

    trevo1.jpg

    2

    trevo2.jpg

    3

    trevo3.jpg

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    Here is a rail interchange in the city of Wellton.

    welltonoct1870118404268dm2.png

    Overview

    welltonnov1070118404280cy0.png

    Northeast Section

    welltonnov1701184042763yp3.png

    Southwest Section

    welltonnov1670118404284pc2.png

    Southeast Section

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    Northwest Section

    Sorry about the quality on some of the images. Also I dont know how to convert from PNGs to JPEGs so if anyone has a program or something that would be nice.

    Its a very effective rail interchange. It carries people from the residential part of town (south) to the industrial part (north). The only other ways of going from the residential to the industrial sections are toll roads and el-rail.

    After taking these shots, I modified the interchange a bit because the above one was getting congested. Unfortunately, I did not take pics of the interchange after the modifications, but as u can imagine, I added much more rail, adding to the complexity of this interchange. A week or so later, I obliterated the city from the face of the SimEarth.

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    Some newer interchanges from me.  I have recently constructed a "Ring Road" around my downtown core to help handle traffic congestion.  Here are 3 interchanges along the orbital route:

    Click on the images for FULL RESOLUTION! (1440 X 900)

    The image

    Development had to be demolished for this interchange 14.gif

    The image

    Due to land constraints, this interchange is not full-access to prevent weaving and allow for local exits/entrance ramps.  However, it works very well with the traffic query.

    http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7553/downtowndec314311850578st7.jpg

    Orth/Diag interchange with a major highway in the core of the city.

    Hoped you liked them!

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    I found all those interchanges very resorceful. As much as my city expands, they can really help sort out traffic.

    Just one qustion, I have been addind diffrent exit signs and ground highway sign props. Is there any 4 elecvated highways? (exits, freeway starts and ends?) 9.gif

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    Here are 3 interchanges from a new highway in my city.  It features a wide median so that it can be easily widened to a 8 lane highway if it becomes busy enough. 

    As always, Click on the images for full resolution! (1440x900)

    http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9710/downtownaug347118551283qp0.jpg

    Volleyball-ish interchange with another highway

    The image

    Partial parclo interchange with a avenue

    The image

    Folded diamond interchange with a avenue

    Hoped you liked them!

    Oh, and Tommy7777, elevated highway signs do exist.  Although the only ones I have found are for the British Motorways, which are left-hand oriented, thus not too much of use to me.  If you do some searching here and on other SC4 fansites, you may find some!

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    I am quite proud of this new intersection of mine. It divides the rural area and the airport.

    02vt2.jpg

    01yg9.jpg

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    gmavignier: Are those highway pieces??? Are they from the NAM???

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    gmavignier: excellent use of the new onslope pieces. i've done that alot recently...unfortunately i don't have any pics

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    Originally posted by: mcarch gmavignier: Are those highway pieces??? Are they from the NAM???quote>

    Yes they are from the new NAM. You use them together with the elevated highways.

    Originally posted by: hawkpride147 gmavignier: excellent use of the new onslope pieces. i've done that alot recently...unfortunately i don't have any picsquote>

    Thank you. These are my first pics. I am going to post more soon.

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    Nice interchange gmavignier!  I like the realistic gradient of the on/off ramps, and its great to finally see more people make good use of the new on slope highway pieces.

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    Colstov-Mar.3051185946514.png

    My first attempt at any sort of interchange that isn't prebuilt into the game/mods.

    (sorry if the file is too big, this is my first post onto the forums)

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    Originally posted by: zzsim Nice interchange gmavignier!  I like the realistic gradient of the on/off ramps, and its great to finally see more people make good use of the new on slope highway pieces.

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    Thank you. The new pieces are great but they can be hard to plop sometimes.

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