Okay, layout update....

So here's some shots of the layout. Were starting from the west end to the east end.

This the west end helix. I'm using 2 turns to get the main up to where it needs to be. The reason for the riders being so long is for the climb for the branch line.

This is the bulk of the layout. Stqging is in, but wiring is currently under way. That should be finished by the time you read this. So far, nothing has had a problem.

The east end climb. I planned for trains with 3 engines on the point, or 2 and a rear end helper. Looks like I managed to get that to work without too much heatburn. 3 UP Aces with 26 cars look good too!

Tomrrow, I should start working my way across the upper level and finish the mainline.

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Round and round...

Well, after spending all weekend finishing off the staging yard, I started on the west loop. I'm figuring this will be a 1 turn helix to climb up to the upper level. I'm giving serious thought to installing the upper section first, then linking the helix up to it. I'm still giving thought to the backdrop as well. Right now the thought is 1x2's off the back and either plastic or masonite for the backdrop.

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Staging done!

With a quiet weekend and no obligations, I got to finish my staging yard this afternoon. Now to take a moment and wire it up. Maybe I'll get a train running this week....

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Getting there...

Sub roadbed in.. got some of the cork and track down as well. I'm thinking of a helix on the end to get back to the upper level.

Hopefully, I'll have it up and running by the weekend.

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Last of the benchwork... For now..

Finally got the last of my benchwork up and installed. Moved the paintbooth to its new home, so now I can get down to finishing the line.

Also, I finished installing the east end of the staging yard. Blue Points are being used for switch control and power routing...

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More benchwork...

More west side benchwork went up today. My layout room is 11' 7" wide. This piece fit managed to fit right in. Now to just finish cleaning up where the paint booth is to move and I'm ready to install the last section.

BTW, yes, that's a wig-wag signal. It's from the Pacific Electric crossing of Alameda street in Los Angeles. One of my projects is to get it cleaned up, repainted and rewired so it can be lit.

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East end staging...

Well, the east end ladder is in for staging. Thanks to my buddy Doug for the loan of his compressor, I can get a lot of benchwork done alot quicker..

Now to start installing yard tracks..

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