RobertB
21 December 2004, 05:33 PM
I had the opportunity to try again at taking panoramic shots of a couple of future station locations.
First is Carrollton Square Station, which will be located behind the Racetrac gas station. This will be an elevated station with a skybridge across Belt Line to Downtown Carrollton. The north end will join with a future Cotton Belt Line station, according to DART's current plans. The Cotton Belt tracks extend off to the right of the pano.
Next is the empty field that will eventually be home to Frankford Station. Ironically, this station is across the street from another Racetrac. There's nothing else nearby but industrial buildings, the Racetrac, and a Shell station down the street with a small strip center attached. Perfect for future TOD catering to commuters from Denton County. Note that DART will replace the freight RR's grade crossing with a bridge.
And just for completeness, I'm including the pano of Deep Ellum station, previously posted in another thread.
These aren't the best -- they're just stitched together from digital camera shots taken as I pivoted in place. I've learned since the Deep Ellum series to set the camera to full-manual, to avoid differences in exposure and focus. Someone with the proper tools would probably be able to stitch the images together much better. I do have the original pix if anyone would like to take a shot!
Now, I'm outta here... won't be back until January. Have a blessed holiday season!
First is Carrollton Square Station, which will be located behind the Racetrac gas station. This will be an elevated station with a skybridge across Belt Line to Downtown Carrollton. The north end will join with a future Cotton Belt Line station, according to DART's current plans. The Cotton Belt tracks extend off to the right of the pano.
Next is the empty field that will eventually be home to Frankford Station. Ironically, this station is across the street from another Racetrac. There's nothing else nearby but industrial buildings, the Racetrac, and a Shell station down the street with a small strip center attached. Perfect for future TOD catering to commuters from Denton County. Note that DART will replace the freight RR's grade crossing with a bridge.
And just for completeness, I'm including the pano of Deep Ellum station, previously posted in another thread.
These aren't the best -- they're just stitched together from digital camera shots taken as I pivoted in place. I've learned since the Deep Ellum series to set the camera to full-manual, to avoid differences in exposure and focus. Someone with the proper tools would probably be able to stitch the images together much better. I do have the original pix if anyone would like to take a shot!
Now, I'm outta here... won't be back until January. Have a blessed holiday season!