Freelance 2014-2

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The current track plan has been stretched to and over it's limits. There is no other way to proceed than to rework the track plan. Most of the tracks will be reworked at the end but I decided to do the rework in smaller steps. The scenery will be mostly ignored/destroyed during that phase. The new track plan will not be optimized for dual Genset operation with long tracks but single short engines serving more and shorter industry leads. That was not an easy decision but the limited space takes it's toll. The track plan will be pure freelance. I am sorry but there is no track plan drawing available and details will be worked out when the tracks are laid.

Step 1 is the center cross as the anchor for the east and west industries at both sides. You see the two tracks of the east industry at the left side to be connected with a new switch to the left side of the cross. The west industry needs more serious rework to be started later. I will also give it a try and use Atlas #4 switches in the industry leads. It is not beautiful but saves a lot space.
The light gray/white stuff under the crossing is tight as concrete. I could not remove it totally and put the track on top. It is not really level. I will watch it carefully and may have to remove the cork as well and redo it.

The first test run on the cross without switch machines and two temporary attached tracks.