Destinations

DESTINATIONS

Featured places of interest along the Coal County Railroad

Verona Central

The great suburban sprawl. Convenient accessibility to both Interstate 13 and the 94 Freeway, in the center of it all can be found the Verona Complex, a large shopping and entertainment venue that welcomes everyone. From a humble industrial park to a bustling town center, Verona is gradually undergoing redevelopment into a brand new business district.

Quahog City

The last metropolis south of the Khyber Range and Limestone Desert, Quahog City was founded off Griffin Bay which now features a large harbor. It has experienced rapid growth in recent decades; where the railroad once used to run along the outskirts of the city has now become a characteristic "urban canyon". Flowing through it are 2 avenues, 2 metro tracks the Railroad's 3-track mainline.

Lynette

Originally a water stop for the railroad, it has grown over the years to include its own post office. The airport was the first to be built in Lynette County in 1969. It is still often used by small cargo airlines due to its proximity to the railroad, low traffic and small landing fees. Larger planes are only permitted to land on runway 18 and the field can only be operated in VFR conditions.

Cook Junction

While the Pacific coast connection was being contructed, a massive yard, station and maintenance complex was also built at Cook in anticipation of increased traffic. Today it doubles up as an interchange yard with the UP's Colombus Subdivision and a stopover for through freight trains to refuel and swap crews.

Quahog River

Until August 1969, this was the railroad's northern-most terminus. In fact, most freight services terminated at Newmarket or Griffin Harbor, the line here was just a spur with mixed freight tacked onto the back of passenger trains to be hauled to and fro the city. Few mainline trains use the shore line these days, most go through Cook Junction to the east. The depot here services the commuter trains.

McFarlane & Stadium

The south side of Quahog has in recent years been revitalized with the construction of a large football stadium, new metro line and the McFarlane Transport Center - a large facility integrating bus, rail and metro services. It's also home to The Weave - 4 blocks where the CCR, UP, Julius Thruway, 2 metro lines, McFarlane Boulevard, connecting bridges and slip roads fight for space in a civil engineering jigsaw.

Ariane Highway

This road, historically marking Quahog's City limits, has traded in that role for a vital thoroughfare through the relatively new Aria Industrial estate. It parallels Interstate 13 which was sunk in recent years to allow unhindered expansion of the area. Here you'll also find Shell's Refinery City - a huge complex that has faced immense criticism and controversy over its construction right above the Parnell River.