A late start this week.
Here is a view of the engine facility with a local working the siding on the Horn Switch[attachment=18673]
Charlie

After a lengthy delay, the EG&E has finally started work on the Grand Valley's northern extension.

Here's the future site of the northend staging yard, directly above the original south staging. There are a couple of industrial staging tracks partially visible below that, and the TH&B interchange at the lowest level. The latter is being expanded from one track to two, which involved some modifications to the support structure for the tracks above:



Across the aisle, the framing is in place for what will eventually be the Mount Forest locomotive servicing area, along with some industry:



Here's an overview of the area, with the underslung lights on:



This area will be done next:



Tracklaying is some ways off, but when it begins, I'll start a new thread in the Layouts section.

Wayne

Wayne, the lights look great. I am looking forward to your progress posts. You are giving me some ideas.
Charlie

Excellent results there Doctor Wayne---glad you had a helping hand while I was busy with my shingling project.I've been playing in my train room as well---a long way to go yet but making some progress

That is looking great Ed. I am glad to see you are so involved in it.

Lookin' good.

Wayne

Progress on my SP A-6.
A few changes on wheel guidance were made.



A quite ordinary thing at tender trucks ...



... however a very good result on drivers!

Under the highway going back on the main track


ps. Playing all weekend with my two sound Bachmann engines has a negative influence..... just ordered two Tsunami and speakers from Trainworld for my Athearn CR GP15-1.

While we are having a great time here, maybe the wayback machine would help newer members understand why and what "Big Blue" is about.
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Thanks again Mikey and Don
Charlie

wow, some major layout work going on these days!

Wayne - are you going to have to add a second set of power feeders with the longer main line?

Nutbar - great work there!

And Charlie - I never get tired of seeing your layout. For such a large empire, you are making both quality and fast progress. I like how it looks when you take a photo that highlights the size and I can see trains waaaay in the distance, and no bare benchwork!

nachoman Wrote:And Charlie - I never get tired of seeing your layout. For such a large empire, you are making both quality and fast progress. I like how it looks when you take a photo that highlights the size and I can see trains waaaay in the distance, and no bare benchwork!

Thanks Kevin, I have gotten way behind because I have had a lousy attitude since the first of the year, but that has changed so I will get back at it soon, and hopefully I will be able to right some wrongs and get some more accomplished.
Charlie

The third and last (GP7, RS3 and now S4) Bachmann value sound test engine arrived. I think Bachmann did an outstanding job
a. redesigning the new drives to get a smooth and silent ride
b. getting a fine DCC motor control from SoundTraxx
c. negotiating a limited/customized Tsunami sound decoder with all basics required for sound fun
d. asking for a very competitive price for the package

Reinhard , they don't need no more bait on the line !!!! They got you Hooked!!!!!

Reinhard, thanks for the review on the Bachmann ALCO's. I am very partial to ALCO's and you hae convinced me I need to add some to my roster.
Charlie

Stopping for water before heading back up the hill to Joy's Camp.