07-12-2020, 04:12 PM
...it's been some time since there has been any progress in Dunnville, although I did recently replace the Caboose Industries ground throws with finger-operated springs and positionable switchstands.
However, after removing a pair of turnouts, which formed a crossover for industrial switching, I wanted to extend the platforms at the passenger station, and have finally started on that job.
Here's an over-all view of the extended platform from the south (the station is off-layout for cleaning)...
...and a view from the north end of the platform extension, with the stairway from the subway hall that runs from the station's two-storey concourse, and under the elevated mainlines...
...here's a closer look at the south end of the platform extension, with the freight elevator for express and mail loading/unloading. It's accessed by a separate passageway from the express wing of the station, and also passes under the main line...
...and a close-up of the passenger stairs for access to the platform that's between the two tracks...
There's lots more work to be done on both the original mid-track platform and the new addition, but also about 30' of mainline and industrial sidings which need ballasting and adjacent groundcover.
Once that's done, all that's left to "finish" Dunnville will be a severely-compressed residential neighbourhood. Hopefully, it won't take another couple of decades to accomplish, as has been the case with this station.
Work here will continue, with updates and pictures as they become available.
Wayne
However, after removing a pair of turnouts, which formed a crossover for industrial switching, I wanted to extend the platforms at the passenger station, and have finally started on that job.
Here's an over-all view of the extended platform from the south (the station is off-layout for cleaning)...
...and a view from the north end of the platform extension, with the stairway from the subway hall that runs from the station's two-storey concourse, and under the elevated mainlines...
...here's a closer look at the south end of the platform extension, with the freight elevator for express and mail loading/unloading. It's accessed by a separate passageway from the express wing of the station, and also passes under the main line...
...and a close-up of the passenger stairs for access to the platform that's between the two tracks...
There's lots more work to be done on both the original mid-track platform and the new addition, but also about 30' of mainline and industrial sidings which need ballasting and adjacent groundcover.
Once that's done, all that's left to "finish" Dunnville will be a severely-compressed residential neighbourhood. Hopefully, it won't take another couple of decades to accomplish, as has been the case with this station.
Work here will continue, with updates and pictures as they become available.
Wayne