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gm_iron_siege

This map is based on the United States Military Railroad's operation during the American Civil War which proved crucial in defeating the Confederate States. The map is loosely based off of Northern Virginia in 1864 during the Siege of Petersburg. It has been my passion project for 2 years to bring this map from my imagination to reality! The map functions as a sandbox map for all types of building and playstyles as well as for those who enjoy history or the American Civil War. If you want to drive around the dirt roads, have a shootout in the mountains, or fly over a battlefield then this map is for you! You will find many great scenic spots and areas of interest to keep yourself entertained as you travel through the past.

• 12.5 miles of rsg railroad track
  
• 8 build sheds
  
• 4 bridges (trestle, arch, bollman, covered)
  
• 2 roundhouses
  
• 4 large towns
  
• Several smaller villages
  
• 2 small battlefields
  
• 1 large trench battlefield
  
• 1 Coal Mine
  
• 2 logging sites
  
• 1 sawmill
  
• 2 cattle yards
  
• 1 slaughterhouse
  
• 1 Iron Furnace
  
• 1 armory
  
• Several Farms
  
• 1 mill with pond
  
• 1 distillery
  
• Plenty of switching opportunity
  
  
  Points of Interest
  Mile 0 - Town of Port Hampton - Roundhouse, yard, switching
  Mile 1.5 - Potomac Creek Bridge
  Mile 2.3 - Tavern Hill Junction - Logging branchline, farm warehouse
  Mile 3.5 - Petkovsky Farm - Hay pickup for horses
  Mile 4.5 - Mecklenberg - Sawmill, switching, cattle pickup, armory
  Mile 4.7 - Mackivler River Bridge - Based on Harpers Ferry
  Mile 5.8 - Merrimac Valley - Coal mine branch, logging switchbacks
  Mile 6.5 - Bloomery Lake Covered Bridge
  Mile 6.7 - Bloomery Lake - Iron Furnaces, distillery, wheat mill
  Mile 7.5 - Tunnel
  Mile 7.7 - Battlefield
  Mile 9 - Ashboro - Slaugterhouse, largest yard on map
  Mile 10 - 2nd Battlefield - Large fort surrounded by trenches on 3 sides, large rocky hill in corner
  Mile 10.3 - Freeman's Crossing - small village
  Mile 10.5 - Ambush Cut - Large cut through solid rock with hanging rock looking down
  Mile 11.6 - US Military Camp - Offload of troops supplies, large mortar emplacements, entrance to Union side of largest battlefield
  Mile 12 - Large trestle (be careful when crossing)
  Mile 12.3 - Appomattox Roundhouse and Yard
  Mile 12.5 Appomattox Junction - Street running, passenger and freight station
  
  
  Credit
• 10pdr cannon, ironclads, fence, rifle models from the guys behind - https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=342465629 and https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=888563565
  
• US flags to V92 (addon linked)
  
• Small paddle tug to DennisTheCan
  
• Various Textures from Fishke and Union City - https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1656078410
  
• Various plants from Atomic Kyle - https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=672126440
  
• More various plants from Rastifan - https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=162218499
  
  
  Thanks
• To many other mappers who helped with various hammer issues
  
• Golden Spike server for playtesting this map for 6 months
  
  
  Questions
  Q: Can I use your building props in my map?
  A: You need to contact me for permission and link this addon
  
  Q: Are you planning to do more with this map?
  A: This map will get a night time version and possibly a rain version. In addition, I will be updating the map to TP3 when that comes out and creating versions of the map from 1890, 1930, 1970, and present.
  
  Q: Where can I get models to run on this track?
  A: My model pack https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1576480121 has some period accurate rolling stock but you will also want to check out other peoples models for more diversity.
  
  
  Want to Learn More?
  If you would like to learn more about the American Civil War and the role of the railroads and other modern technology in fighting it check out these links! These were just a few of the places I used to research for this map.
  https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/civwar/
  http://www.borail.org/
  https://americanexperience.si.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/How-the-Railroad-Won-the-War.pdf
  http://www.civilwar.com/history/weapons-44543/railroads-79476.html
  https://www.battlefields.org/learn/videos/railroads-civil-war
  
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