The time was 10:50 am, Saturday, June 9, 2012. Marv eased the first train into the upper loop allowing continuous running and ending track work for the day. All mainline turnouts are in and tested. All mainline blocks are wired and tested.
No special ceremonies, no champagne, no golden spike, but today marked a big milestone in the building of our clubs yet un-named, 5'x10' layout. A train traveled from the lower level, up around the far curve into the upper loop and ran continuously for about an hour. The upper reverse loop has to me completed and track added to a couple sidings, but the heavy lifting is done.
My job continues to be mocking up the complex corner with the three section curved bridge, tunnel and portal, small creek and deep cuts. This is only temporary and will be replaced with better structure after the final wiring is completed and the track ballasted.
The pictures don't show the latest progress very well but do show a milestone moment for Marv, me and the Rail Roadrunners of Yuma.
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| Marv is following the first train traveling on the newly completed upper loop track-work that allows continuous running. The outside track to the right descends to the lower level. |
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| I know it is not too clear, but the complex corner is starting to take shape. I have never gotten this far on a large layout so most of this is new to me. I hope to complete the mockup before replacing with the permanent scenery. |
So there you have it. Real progress. I feel like I am learning a lot about building realistic scenery contour. If you followed through the earlier clinic "Building a Diorama" this will be something of a continuation.
More next Tuesday!
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