Realignment of West Staging Ladder to accomodate 4 tracks, original plan for 3 tracks. Each track 100+ inches.
Realignment of Union Station Platform Tracks to accomodate 45" passenger trains. Original plan only supported 30" trains. Eliminated 4th...
Realignment of Union Station Platform Tracks to accomodate 45" passenger trains. Original plan only supported 30" trains.
Realignment of East Staging Ladder to accomodate 4 tracks, original plan for 3 tracks. Each track 100+ inches.
Three track staging yard. Both mains share a common center siding. Atlas #7 switches.
This looks real sweet. A double crossover with Atlas #10 switches.
I replaced the middle wye switch and somehow wound up with an 1/8" gap that wasn't there with the old switch. I had to tear out the old...
I replaced the middle wye switch and somehow wound up with an 1/8" gap that wasn't there with the old switch.
North Union Station Plant - Looking North, Tortoise motor throw rods can be seen peeking through the throw bars.
An overall shot of the the next six feet of scenery on the Cedar Branch & Western.
Roughed out scenery and track for the crossroads
The western most end of the line at Gaskins Creek. Here the Cedar Branch & Western meets with the Missouri Pacific Lines.
Track work is tested for the engine facilities.
The first section of my new layout is Hawksbill Station. The area consists of a small yard, engine facilities for the west end of the railroad,...