::Signs placed in various locations, "Net" blurbs, and Radio and TV ads boil down to the follow excerpts from the Net blurbs.::

Introducing the Rhy'din Transit System (RTS) The RTS is a set of trackless trains that will be running on various routes through the city of Rhy'din and some of associated neighbors. The service is provided courtesy of Andu Kirost at no cost to either the city, it's residents, or those that make use of the system.

The RTS provides mainly passenger service to points along it's routes with in the city limits of Rhy'din. Additional external routes are also planned to other communities and locations outside the city. Locations that are currently on the list of destinations outside of the Rhy'din are as follows; 1. Star's End ——-A. Spaceport ——-B. Merchant Sector ——-C. The infamous Star's End Bar and Grill 2. Dagger Mountains This location is actually being commissioned by Andu as a scenic way-station between Rhy'Din and Star's End to help alleviate the tedium of travel to such a distant location. The Station Andu plans will include at least a full station with rest facilities, shelter and a picnic area. 3. The Zoo

The RTS Main Station is the central facility for the RTS. All routes begin and end at this station., allowing transfers between routes. Full maintenance and storage facilities are in a facility buried beneath the Meditation Park that is located behind the Main Station.

RTS Main Station RTS Meditation Park

The prominent locations within Rhy'din that the trains will be stopping at include the following; 1. The Hockey arenas, 2. The public Library, 3. The Imperial Grand hotel, 4. The Docks, 5. the Marketplace, 6. Town Hall, 7. The infamous Red Dragon Inn, 8. Bristle Crios, 9. The New Haven Community, 10.Seaside Community.

If any other groups or individuals would like to support this endeavor, please contact Andu Kirost.

((In response to the recent changes to the Rhy'din map, all stations/shelters except the Main RTS Station have been eliminated. The RTS will now only provide passenger service since there are no longer sub-stations for freight to be left at till it can be picked up the intended recipient. The RTS Caretaker and Advertising Contracts will be adjusted on a case by case basis. Mainly, those groups/individuals that can provide a minimum of shelter/services at their own location, and are willing to do so, will have their contracts continued. I will be working out details for the others to support either a train or a route. This is a first draft of the changes needed. Comments/questions can be sent via PM to Andu Kirost. I will be reviewing the entire RTS SL/Concept in light of the required changes.))

The main difference between the RTS Main Station and the lesser stations, other than size and shape, is the fact that has been built with room inside for up to 10 groups or individuals to have small booths or shops. So far Bristol Crios' Information booth is the only claim on any of these storefronts.

The Main Station also has been equipped with large, above ground "flight" entrances for the convenience of the flying members of the community.

Another difference from the lesser stations is the fact that trains stopping at the Main Station will actually pull into the station to load and unload their passengers.

Behind the station will be a small meditation park. This park will contain tree shaded paths, benches, a small creek flowing from a number of fountains and several Stele and Statues from various Realms Andu has visited in his travels.



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Andu currently has 2 trains, and a trike (three wheeled bike) customized to pull a small number of the train cars.

These are his original Train and his trike. The Engine, customized to handle Andu's weight and size. http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9761/engineqx.jpg A car Andu had made just for fun. A double decker passenger car, with safety rails around the upper deck. http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1972/doubledeckercar.jpg A simple flat car, it does have hidden tie downs and holes for posts for fencing if needed. http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4195/flatcar.jpg Andu had this car specially made for Icer. It is a flatbed with a low box around the edge, some heavy duty, overstuffed cushions inside, and a solid cover over the top (reinforced so it can handle up to 3 tons of weight. http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/6752/nestcar.jpg tbe last car is just your normal passenger car, but widened to fit with Andu's train. This version could sit up to 5 adults per row. http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5246/regularcar.jpg

Andu's trike. Picture says what it is best. This trike is built for speed, stability, and durability. It is off-road capable and has been up-engined and customized to allow it to pull a limited number of Andu's train cars. http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4206/striketrain.png

ENGINEERS, their routes and shifts. (NPCs unless marked with an *) Regular (Ilnaren Fosterlings) - Marius (18M) Dragon, First - Ranos (23M) Dragon, Third - Sirra (22F) Marketplace, First - Garrison (21M) Marketplace, Third - Rianne (20F) Orphanage , First - Faryn (23F) Seaside, Third - Mikel (25M) Star's End, Third Special Engineers - Henrik (22M) Star's End, First, tours. - Robyn Lock*, Sp - Spook*, Star's End, Second

MECHANICS - Elanor (24F)(Ilnaren Fosterling), Main Station, First

((All Shifts are open to PCs that need jobs and meet the requirements. In addition to Engineers for 3 shifts per train, 2 Mechanic are needed, for any shift at the Main station. Use "random" NPCs for any shift not listed.))

So far 2 groups have signed contracts to support the RTS by careing for one or more stations. In return they will receive free Advertising at all stations, a booth in the main station, and, since they "signed contracts" before all the trains were built, they will each also be able to have one train customized with a theme of their choosing.

Bristol Crios. Will be responsible for Shelter on the edge of their grounds (but open to the public). Their train will be customized to a Celtic theme.

Reilly Recording Inc. Will be responsible for the Red Dragon Inn station, the Town hall station, and the Dockside station. Their train's theme will be music.

Robyn Locke, a local Florist, also has a train that makes regular runs around the city, but she doesn't have a regular route, instead these runs are usually part of her delivery work for her shop. She will have a passenger car or two along, and riders going her way are encouraged to take a ride. Her train most deffinetly has a Tiger Lilly theme.

The last themed Train is the dragon Train. This train will feature either scenes with dragons, or portraits of Famous Rhy'dinian Dragons.

If YOU want to support the RTS like Bristle Crios and RRI, or just want to have a Train running around town with at Theme of YOUR choice/design, contact the Railroad Mogul, Andu Kirost. ((PM me. I am could use some ideas for the other 7 or 8 trains in the service)).

Want to Advertise with us? These are the things you need to know. Advertisement Opportunites available; 1. RTS Trains interiors: Each train will have space inside for 4 posters 24 inches tall and 36 inches wide. These are in sets of 2 that can be combined to provide space for one poster 24 inches tall by 72 inches long. 2. RTS trains: The RTS is willing to provide/allow trains customized to either advertise a particular business, organization or group, or to celebrate/memorialize particular people or events. 3. RTS Stations and Shelters Interiors. Each Station will have space for 8 posters 36 inches tall by 24 Inches long. 4 Main RTS Station: The Main RTS Station will have one booth dedicated as a Welcome/Introduction to Rhy'din Center. this booth will have space for 12 posters 36 inches by 24 inches, it will also have rack and shelf space for information handouts. In each case the Advertiser will be responsible for the Posters and handouts as Andu doesn't currently have any Artists or writers on staff.

Terms for these advertising spaces are quite reasonable. If you would like to advertise with the RTS, please contact Andu Kirost. (PM Andu Kirost so I can keep track of who is advertising where and avoid conflicts. Thanks)

Need help moving" Planning a Party or Wedding" Throw a Holiday Celebration' The RTS can help! We have trains available for inexpensive chartering for either passenger or cargo hauling.

In addition to it's normal Routes, the RTS has extra trains available for special events. Whether these events are public or private doesn't matter. Andu has made it a point to have twice as many trains as he needs for the routes so he is able to always have a couple available for special routes or charters.

Trains can be chartered for groups, events, or even some small and local cargo duties. Details will be worked out on a case by case basis, but will tend to be really inexpensive.

Just talk to Andu to make arrangements.