Region of Salem

[Schulmanator 5,815]

Nice small town! The Supreme hates traveling (since it usually leads to a trip to the vet) but I do have an idea for you. PM me and I'll share it with you,

[bakercity 270]

Welcome back to Region of Salem everyone. Today we will be visiting Edwardsville-Salem area on the mainland. The rest of the trip on Baker Islands will continue at a later date. This will be a two part update as I have a lot of pictures to show.

Today is a momentous occation as we open up Edwardsville-Salem Regional Hub Airport. Delagates from Schulmania and a ton of news reporters arrive at the airport to open the airport and to follow the delagates around.. Edwardsville is a suburb of Salem and lies just east of Salem. With a population of about 20,000 (city tile population is about 41,000. Salem covers the other 21,000 of the population). Schulmanator: Thank you.

 

 

The Main Terminal for Edwardsville-Salem Regional Hub Airport with all concourses and gates.

 

 

AirCargo area of the airport.

 

 

The airport is a regional hub for Nyan Airlines connecting Region of Salem to Schulmania with two dedicated gates for the airlines.

 

 

Flight 16 from Schulmania now arriving and taxing to the gate. Delagates from Schulamnia are onboard. "Please have your passports and related papers ready for customs and Welcome to Region of Salem."

 

 

Briars Hill Memorial Cementary. The cementary is located to the south of the airport in the Briars Hill subdivision.

 

 

Ferry Terminal for Edwardsville and eastern part of Salem. Sofar no development has reached this area as there are still a big forest between here and the city.

 

 

Regional Bus Depot located next to the airport with bus service to the airport terminal (non stop service).

 

 

Edwardsville-Salem Interchange. Going west, you will reach downtown Salem, north leads you to Salem Hills area of Salem, and south/east leads you to rural Region of Salem. Salem is to the left while Edwardsville is to the right. The airport is to just the south of this picture.

 

I welcome the Schulmania delagates to Region of Salem and thank you for coming to the grand opening to Edwardsville-Salem Regional Hub Airport (ESRH).

Next update, we will continue with Edwardsville. Until then, enjoy your visit to Region of Salem.

"Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People/Felines Await You At Region Of Salen."

[Schulmanator 5,815]

I am sure the Countess and her entourage will have a lovely time. Is Salem interested in full diplomatic relations?

[bakercity 270]

Schulamnator, Region of Salem would like open up full diplomatic relations with Schulmania and I do hope they enjoy themselves while they visit. JKB

[BLANKBLANK 4,414]

Looking good!

[JP Schriefer 5,591]

Looks great! I liked the airport

[Hester 700]

OH!  I would love to see interaction between you and the Royal Feline.

[bakercity 270]

Today I will only be able to do replies as I am busy with work (working all week and not next weekend) plus I am busy getting ready for vacation in about 2 weeks from now (laundry, packing, car upkeep). Happy Fourth of July (early) and Happy Canada Day (for all the Canadian readers).

 

Ln X= Thank you. Everything turned out well.

 

Schriefer= Thank you. The airport actually turned out better than what I expected it to be. Now I have some know how when I build the International Airport soon.

 

Hester= I am a cat person. Try to imagine my interaction with royal feline. I would try to keep her for myself, but I would not do that.

 

Until Mid July (when the next update will come), Enjoy your visit to Region of Salem.

Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

[Hester 700]

Then you have the best possible several weeks.  We will see you then.  

[bakercity 270]

Well everyone, I am back from vacation but I do not have an update ready yet. I have been relaxing since returning from Nebraska (USA) on Tuesday (left on Friday for vacation). I will most likely have an update ready next weekend. See you around. JKB

[CaterpillarKing 52]

I'm really confused at how you guys can find the will to put so much work and meticulous zoning and building into these cities! But it's beautiful 

[bakercity 270]

To all of my readers. As of Friday, July 25th, 2014; I got fired from my job that I held on to for 13 years and since then I have been looking for a new job and I have been busy with that than playing the game. I promise to have an update up and running as soon as possible.

Reply: CatapillarKing, For me it takes practice and time. I usually go with the flow and how I feel when I work on a city tile. Plus I do my best and everyone else has a different building style.

JKB

[Hester 700]

Jon, I am deeply sorry to learn that happened.  As always I will be waiting to see you again.  Best of luck.  

[JP Schriefer 5,591]

Oh no I'm very sorry too. Hope you are alright. Take your time to what's really important first, we can wait for you

 

Be well!

[sendarrow 3]

The airport looks fantastic!!

[bakercity 270]

To my readers, I have found a new job, but it will take me around the USA and I will not have a n update ready for about 1 month or so. I start on Monday. From today onward, Region of Salem will be inactive until I get some time free. Thank You All

Replies: Hester and Schriefer and Sendarrow, Thanks.

 

JKB

[Hester 700]

I am grateful that you have found a job.  I hope the traveling will be something you ultimately enjoy.  And God go with you.

[CaterpillarKing 52]

You have my best wishes

[Haljackey 17,440]

I find custom airports are a paint to build. When they are done right you can really tell. Nice work!

[Boombox Gamer 19]

I love the Americana feel of this map!

[Hester 700]

I love the Americana feel of this map!

 

 

Well said.  That is exactly it I think as well.

[bakercity 270]

Well, I am gonna make this short as I am still out driving and working. Replies= Jester, thanks for the congrats and the best wishes. Caterpillarking, thanks also for the best wishes. Haljackey, I usually take pride in my road and highway setups, but that airport is an accomplishment and a feat in itself. It took me about couple of hours to build. Boom box gamer, thank you. I live in America and I take clues from Google Earth and my travels. Plus, I usually go with my gut and my mind on how things should go together. Hester (again), well said my friend, well said. I tend to go with the flow. The towns and cities I build, tend to be somewhat repetitive but with some twists in the theme, just like in real life. From Utah (temporary), keep reading,and enjoy your stay at Region of Salem. Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

[Boombox Gamer 19]

Yeah, I'm building a Minnesota/Dakota themed region based on stuff I found on Google maps. This is a big inspiration to me

[packersfan 667]

Good looking stuff.  I love the look of the RealRailways.  You really like winding them through your towns.  Your lakefront/seaside towns also look really nice from a distance.  You seem to use the gradual curves but sometimes you don't.  I would suggest trying to use those gradual curves whenever possible, especially with railroads and in the rural areas where space isn't an issue.  Keep it up!  Good luck with work.

[bakercity 270]

Welcome back to Region of Salem. This update will feature pictures of some rural areas of the region and a veiw of Salem Metropolitan Area and a sneak peak od Salem International Airport. This will be a two part update. This is Part One.

Replies:

Boombox Gamer= Good luck on your building of the region and thank. At least I can try to be an inspiration.

Packersfan, Thanks and I will do what I can with those curves you mentioned.

 

Mount Salem and Massachusetts Mountain Range.

 

Regiina Lake (middle), Andrew Bay (top), Nickolas River (left and right), and Scott Bay (lower right).

 

Halloween Pass (top center) and Mountains (left and right).

 

Salem Canyon Wilderness and Regional Forest. Who want to go camping?

 

River Regional Park and Preserve. Sorry, no camping here.

 

Salem Metropolitan Area with Salem International Airport (still being constructed) on the left. The metro area is not complete. It is about 85% complete as of now.

 

Until next time, enjoy your visit to Region of Salem.

Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem.

JKB

[BLANKBLANK 4,414]

That is a nice region shot.

[packersfan 667]

Whoa, do I see a fractional angle runway over at the airport!!!???  Cool?!

[Schulmanator 5,815]

Great new pix!!

[bakercity 270]

Welcome back everyone. This is a small update and it goes along with yesterdays update, otherwise this is part two of yesterdays update.

 

Replies:

Ln X= Thank you. It took me awhile to get everything done to my liking.

packersfan= Yes that is a fractional angle runway. Better than using a straight runway.

Schulmanator=Thank you. I try my best at presenting the pictures and stuff.

 

Network map of Salem Metropolitan Area. It gives you an idea of where the main highways are located. (Ingame Network Map) Population figure for the whole region, 181,342 Sims living in the region with most in Salem Metro area.

 

An updated picture of Salem Metropolitan Area. The Airport has been updated and complete (currently I have no patients to do every little detail at the airport right now, but I will do the details later on).

 

Salem International Airport (SIA). Flights to and from New Zealand, Australia, Alaska, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Chicago O'hare and Midway Airports, Schulamania, China and destinations in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. (Sorry for the blurriness) Better pictures will come at a later update.

Thank You for visiting Region of Salem. Please come back again soon.

Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

[Charlie_Zane 963]

That sure is one massive airport! Love those region shots too