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[[Image:800px-Map_wireframe_08.jpg|thumb|350px|A wireframe rendering of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], which reveals the paths of the Portland El (L-shaped loop in [[ | [[Image:800px-Map_wireframe_08.jpg|thumb|350px|A wireframe rendering of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], which reveals the paths of the Portland El (L-shaped loop in [[Portland]]) and the underground subway line (T-shaped loop extending across all three islands).]] | ||
The '''elevated and subway rail systems''' of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] as depicted in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] encompasses two ring lines, one elevated and one underground, which serves various portions of the city. Because the GTA III rendition of the city is reused in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], the railway systems remain virtually unchanged in the game, saved a few minor tweaks. | The '''elevated and subway rail systems''' of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] as depicted in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] encompasses two ring lines, one elevated and one underground, which serves various portions of the city. Because the GTA III rendition of the city is reused in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], the railway systems remain virtually unchanged in the game, saved a few minor tweaks. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The network composes of two rail lines, one completely elevated and confined within [[Portland | The network composes of two rail lines, one completely elevated and confined within [[Portland]], and one completely underground and connected to all three islands, or boroughs, of Liberty City. The Portland El and the subway are two separate, independent systems; as a result, there is no physical or official connection between the two services. | ||
The systems themselves are simply lines with two train tracks, but trains only travel counterclockwise along the inner lane with two out of three stations having only one platform for the functional side of the tracks.<!--At least for the elevated line--> This may suggest that there was originally two trains running in opposite directions, or may just have been put in for possible use by the player only. | The systems themselves are simply lines with two train tracks, but trains only travel counterclockwise along the inner lane with two out of three stations having only one platform for the functional side of the tracks.<!--At least for the elevated line--> This may suggest that there was originally two trains running in opposite directions, or may just have been put in for possible use by the player only. | ||
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[[Image:PortlandEl-GTA3-moving.jpg|right|thumb|325px|When on a moving train, the game will play cinematic sequences of the train moving along the line. Pictured here is a Portland El train in GTA III.]] | [[Image:PortlandEl-GTA3-moving.jpg|right|thumb|325px|When on a moving train, the game will play cinematic sequences of the train moving along the line. Pictured here is a Portland El train in GTA III.]] | ||
'''The Portland El''' (Portland Electric Line) is a [[Wikipedia:Rapid Transit|elevated train line]] that runs across [[Portland | '''The Portland El''' (Portland Electric Line) is a [[Wikipedia:Rapid Transit|elevated train line]] that runs across [[Portland]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. | ||
The Portland El was completed in 1930, and continued to run until at least [[2001]] (when [[Grand Theft Auto III]] took place). Much of the system, obviously, run on elevated tracks, although a very short stretch of the line at [[Saint Mark's]] does level itself to a near at-grade configuration against the district's slope. | The Portland El was completed in 1930, and continued to run until at least [[2001]] (when [[Grand Theft Auto III]] took place). Much of the system, obviously, run on elevated tracks, although a very short stretch of the line at [[Saint Mark's]] does level itself to a near at-grade configuration against the district's slope. | ||
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==== Stations ==== | ==== Stations ==== | ||
The Portland El has stations in [[Saint Mark's]], [[Hepburn Heights]], and on the edge of [[Chinatown, Portland | The Portland El has stations in [[Saint Mark's]], [[Hepburn Heights]], and on the edge of [[Chinatown, Portland|Chinatown]]. Initially unnamed in GTA III, the stations are retroactively named in GTA Liberty City Stories after [[Rockstar North]] developers who worked on GTA III, as listed below. The three districts served by the Portland El network, in Grand Theft Auto III, belong to the [[Leone Family]], the [[Diablos]] and the [[Liberty City Triads|Triads]]. This is likely by design, and after leaving Portland in Grand Theft Auto III it becomes extremely dangerous to use the Portland El, as each gang is out to kill the player character. | ||
*[[Baillie Station]] in [[Saint Mark's]], named after 3D artist Keiran Baillie. | *[[Baillie Station]] in [[Saint Mark's]], named after 3D artist Keiran Baillie. | ||
*[[Kurowski Station]] in [[Chinatown, Portland | *[[Kurowski Station]] in [[Chinatown, Portland|Chinatown]], named after writer and auto designer Paul Kurowski. | ||
*[[Rothwell Station]] in [[Hepburn Heights]], named after designer Chris Rothwell. | *[[Rothwell Station]] in [[Hepburn Heights]], named after designer Chris Rothwell. | ||
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==== Stations ==== | ==== Stations ==== | ||
Stations along the subway line share close to the same entrance, concourse and platform designs, although there are a few distinctions due to the system using only one track for operational trains. Much like the Portland El, the stations along the line are not named in GTA III, but are in GTA Liberty City Stories. All in all, there are four stations; one in [[Portland | Stations along the subway line share close to the same entrance, concourse and platform designs, although there are a few distinctions due to the system using only one track for operational trains. Much like the Portland El, the stations along the line are not named in GTA III, but are in GTA Liberty City Stories. All in all, there are four stations; one in [[Portland]], two in [[Staunton Island]], and one in [[Shoreside Vale]]: | ||
*[[Portland LCS|Portland station]] at the [[Red Light District]]/[[Chinatown, Portland | *[[Portland LCS|Portland station]] at the [[Red Light District]]/[[Chinatown, Portland|Chinatown]] border, Portland. | ||
*[[Rockford LCS|Rockford station]] in [[Liberty Campus]], Staunton. | *[[Rockford LCS|Rockford station]] in [[Liberty Campus]], Staunton. | ||
*[[Shoreside Terminal LCS|Shoreside Terminal station]] at [[Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale|Francis International Airport]], [[Shoreside Vale]]. | *[[Shoreside Terminal LCS|Shoreside Terminal station]] at [[Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale|Francis International Airport]], [[Shoreside Vale]]. | ||
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Image:PortlandEl-GTA3-train.jpg|A Portland El train. | Image:PortlandEl-GTA3-train.jpg|A Portland El train. | ||
Image:SaintMarksstation-GTA3-elevated.jpg|[[Saint Mark's]] station (also known as [[Baillie Station]] in GTA Liberty City Stories). | Image:SaintMarksstation-GTA3-elevated.jpg|[[Saint Mark's]] station (also known as [[Baillie Station]] in GTA Liberty City Stories). | ||
Image:Chinatownstation-GTA3-elevated.jpg|[[Chinatown, Portland | Image:Chinatownstation-GTA3-elevated.jpg|[[Chinatown, Portland|Chinatown]] station (also known as [[Kurowski Station]] in GTA Liberty City Stories). | ||
Image:HepburnHeightsstation-GTA3-elevated.jpg|[[Hepburn Heights]] station (also known as [[Rothwell Station]] in GTA Liberty City Stories). | Image:HepburnHeightsstation-GTA3-elevated.jpg|[[Hepburn Heights]] station (also known as [[Rothwell Station]] in GTA Liberty City Stories). | ||
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