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This year’s theme for our SL17B celebrations is “vacations and road trips” - and, in this spirit, we are pleased to debut today a five-part mini-series dedicated to the unique history, culture and communities surrounding one of the most popular modes of travel in our virtual world - railroads in Second Life. Our virtual journalist Draxtor Despres recently took a ride on the rails of SL to travel across miles of virtual railroad tracks spanning across the grid. Along the way, he makes multiple stops to meet a wide variety of colorful characters and creative communities. In episode one, Hrdtop75 Deluxe of the Virtual Railroad Consortium joins Drax for a look back at the origins and history of the Second Life Railroad (SLRR) system which originated in 2003 within the northwest part of the Sansara continent before eventually expanding to more than 80 regions including the Heterocera (or Atoll continent). Episode two focuses on the Bay City Short Line and trolley developed under the guidance of SLRR co-founder Athos Murphy (formerly known as Michael Linden). In episode three, both Drax and Hrdtop75 explore the ONSR (Okemo Nakiska & Southern Railway), located in the snowland regions of the Sansara continent. The ONSR spans across 13 regions and serves 10 stations for a roundtrip averaging about 22 minutes. Episode four highlights the communities surrounding the ZZR (Zany Zen Railway), which was built by Zen Swords-Galway. As you travel the ZZR, you’ll discover a variety of quirky communities and unique attractions including the small Welsh seaside town Little Coverston. The series concludes in episode five featuring an interview with VP of Product Operations Patch Linden, who discusses the important role of railways within the expansive infrastructure of the massive Bellisseria continents (where thousands of Residents reside within Linden Homes). Drax will be joined by many of the interview subjects featured in the series during a special SL17B Q&A and screening event held inworld June 23 at noon SLT. You can also watch the event live or archived on YouTube. CREDITS: Video Production: Draxtor Despres Narration & Research: Hardtop75 Deluxe Sets & logo: Marianne McCann Special thanks to Patch Linden, Squeaky Mole and Joshu Philgarlic Trains used made by Hardtop75 Deluxe, Zen Swords-Galway, Atomic Infinity and Brit Balogh

Since there is no thread yet about it, and it has been pretty much confirmed (atleast the plans) that there should be a Train sometime in the future roaming areas of Bellisseria... here it is! Patch Linden talked about plans of a new train for Bellisseria at the SL16B. No details were really given, but it was mentioned that would relate in some way to the current SLRR. Here is a view of Mole Island 30 where appears to be train tracks in an oval shape, with a locomotive at the north side of the tracks, a small train station and couple track switches (Blue rectangle). This could be or could be not the actual train being developed, but is a good conversation starter.

Webworm is located in the South East section of the Atoll (Heterocera). Both the maritime SLRR line and the Eastern SLRR line run across this region. For rent at less than L$1/prim. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Webworm/89/41/88

I hope There's Upcoming High Speed Train by LDPW Moles in the Satori Region,Nautilus,Corsica that I wished very well with Electrified Rail constructed by LDPW Moles. runs from West to East in Satori and Corsica and the South to North in Nautilus. connecting point to point. the LDPW railcar speed is 160 km/h. and no need driver to control the train. like YavaScript Pods. and There's LDPW Road Accessible Ferry Port constructed near water. you can teleport the car from ferry to Ferry (ETS2 Ferry Style) like Teleportable Satori Tunnel. with Parking and LDPW Road Access are build in the Waterfront. Especially Jeogeot,Nautilus,Nautlius City,Corsica,Gaeta V and the Satori. These Things are used for the December-January SL Town Hall Meeting. very good idea by me. to Second Life Employees and Moles!.

Roadside property on gently sloping terrain with low lag and excellent frame rates in all directions. No eyesore builds within 180 meters. Just a 30-second walk to Neumogen station on the Second Life Railroad (SLRR). MUST SEE Square-ish area measuring 1,536 square meters. L$8,900 (L$5.8 per square meter) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Neumoegen/240/106/48

I have a 3408 sqm grass parcel bordering a SLRR for sale. Train terminal close by. Price: 9,885 L$ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mantle/99/65/67

SOLD! FOR SALE (1072m^2): Prime location in Market Square, near SLRR station, instersecting two roads. One of the most beautful and desirable locations in SL. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Satellite/103/18/47 This will not last at this price.

If you have not been there yet, Calleta Station is a place you should visit one day. Sure some modern mesh builds would look far superior but it is the overal sim design of Calleta and the surrounding sims that give it it's special charm. It was once the proud gathering place of the now rare SL-hobos, a subculture based on the ideals on tinkering and helping others. It is also one of the central nodes of the SLRR network on Heterocea so grab one of those free trains (available at the station or get yourself some other SLRR compatible trains from MP) and give SL railroading a try. If you are lucky, you might even run into some of the last remaining hobos when they are around, I ran into a few and had some nice chats there. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Calleta/181/166/31

FOR SALE - SLRR ACCES - 3584 SQM - 4500 LS Rez zone along the land -1230 prims http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bhaga/130/227/29

FOR SALE - 2432 SQM - 834 PRIMS - CORNER SLRR AND ROUTE 5 - 5000 LS http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cisthene/117/43/35

HUGE piece of flat land for sale - 4528 parcel size located in Bhaga right next to the picturesque and well traveled Second Life Rail Road (SLRR). Great commercial or residential space. Hop a boxcar and travel along one of the coolest routes in all of SL! Will break up parcel upon request. 40,000L for full 4528. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bhaga/195/237/29

Wondering if there's any SLRR/Train builders here that might be willing to bend-an-ear and help a noob builder for a bit of compensation. I have been working on a new project building a train. Just hashing out a few details. I don't do a ton of building in SL, most of my work before this project have been stationary objects or artistic projects. Not looking to go back and forth on the forum, please let me know if anyone is willing to meet up inworld sometime, as mentioned you will be compensated for your time. I am also well-aware of the various builders groups/schools on the grid, due to my picky schedule I would much rather pay for some one-on-one help. Thanks everyone!

HUGE piece of flat land for sale - 4528 parcel size located in Bhaga right next to the picturesque and well traveled Second Life Rail Road (SLRR). Great commercial or residential space. Hop a boxcar and travel along one of the coolest routes in all of SL! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bhaga/195/237/29