I came across the specific default measurements of tram / train tracks today, 4' 8.5" it's a good starting point for creating the models of trams and possibly platforms since we could perform calculations by analysing photography, I double checked the measurement I found against google earth and maps with the measure tool to be sure and while no two measurements are ever identical I believe that 4' 8.5" will be sufficient. By the way, 4 ft 8.5 inches = 1.4351 metres. I have sent a request to metrolink to see if they can provide some information regarding measurements of their trams so we have something precise to work to but their response may take up to a fortnight, if anyone knows of any online resources where trains / tram measurements are stored that would be great. Note: I already checked The-Blueprints.com, nothing there on trams really.
Nice find by the way! Some interesting imagery there.
Well anyway, that's where I'm up to, i'll continue my search, possibly take a quick walk around the station because I would like to make some sketches which I will do after making a new mood board to work from.
Found a website this morning providing specific measurements for both the old and new trams of Manchester, the "Firema" and "Bombardier"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.lrta.org/Manchester/vehfact.html
I will create a greybox model using these measurements; the textures for the trams could be created entirely in photoshop since they have a very simplistic design.
http://www.the-blueprints.com/
ReplyDeleteif you ever need any ref like that, were more concerned with the enviroment though ;-)