Wheatstone Central Terminal
Located in
Wheatstone Waterways
Built August 31, 2008 by Aeolus Cleanslate
(Removed August 31, 2010)
Details
Wheatstone Central Terminal was constructed in 2008 as a transshipment point between air, canal, and street-level traffic in the industrial section of Wheatstone Waterways. Spiral staircases serviced a pair of towers above the roof, and an elevator lowered visitors to street level, where they could exit or descend to the canal surface and board canal transportation. Steam-powered sternwheeled canal boats were available for rent. Visiting canal boats were allowed short term pier access, and visitors were allowed to store luggage or cargo in bays arrayed around the perimeter.
A second-floor waiting lounge looked out at the main canal via a pair of 10-meter circular plate glass windows.
Inspiration
Nothing concrete. I love big open atrium spaces and the insides of terminals. If anything I'd say the original Penn Station in New York City.
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OOCNotes
My first build in Babbage. A joy to have around. I coded a little cycling dripping noise so while you moved around you kept feeling like something was pattering onto your coat.
