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1mtvfan wrote:tested the new locomotive with DCC installed, but couldn't get it to move, will talk to the original owner about it and see if another try is in order, new pic follows also.

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Railbox boxcar no. 10001, about to enter enter service on the LVCRR.

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1mtvfan wrote:yes, but still have to keep testing with the rock faces and the DCC, which has passed the intial test, and can run Analog locos also, but it';s better to run DCC locos because the Analog locos just Growl and howl under the DCC control, and it gets very irritating, and is very dangerous for the
locomotives themselves, pictures follow.  

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rock face casting first look

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rock face casting 2nd view

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1mtvfan wrote:these are just of the set so far, there's more work going to be done

1mtvfan wrote:update, am working on a rock casting, but have to wait for it to dry and harden fully

1mtvfan wrote:further update, rock face plan has suffered a setback, will have to try again with it

TigerTankFan wrote:Update, the 2-10-2 has been re-numbered from 2102. It now officially known as [Only mods are allowed to see this link].

1mtvfan wrote:well, then you can change the numbers on the pics it's in

1mtvfan wrote:rock faces plan is back is motion, am trying a new form of plaster, will see in a couple of days how it turns out to see how it worked for the first one and will keep on with it for future rock faces, also, first test of the new DCC system is scheduled for tonight. am hoping for good results.

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1mtvfan wrote:some buildings for the train set, some British rail pencil erasers, and more Phonic radio pens. pics
follow

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external line toggles for the dcc system

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Internal line toggles for the dcc

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no more power strip visible on the pole

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new houses next to the level 2 town station  

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new houses as a freight train rolls by

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level 2 town station finally placed on level 2, if only preliminarily.

also, 2 more toggles have been added for the loops and helix, and former BNSF SD40-2 7835 has entered the repair shop, but is should be out soon, so all is well for Former SOO line SD40-2 772's turn in the repair shop to get all of them back into working order, but 4506 may go in for an oiling too, just as a precuation

1mtvfan wrote:new locomotive has been added to the LVCRR roster, will get pics of it soon, just have to wait for things to dry up in the area first

1mtvfan wrote:new pics are in

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LVCRR 2-10-2 Santa fe type no. 2102 working in on a break-in test just east of the Liptonville station on its first work session since arriving on the LVCRR

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2-10-2 santa fe type no. 2102 working through the fiddle yard on a break-in test for its first hours of arriving on the LVCRR

TigerTankFan wrote:Got a motive power update for you all here, the set-up now has a United States Railways Association Heavy 2-10-2 (or Santa Fe) type steam locomotive in operation.

1mtvfan wrote:yup, and former Soo Line SD40-2 no. 772 is now in the repair shop and BNSF no. 7835 is soon to exit, next will be SOO Line 4506 for some oil and grease.

1mtvfan wrote:update,
repairs former BNSF 7835 and former SOO line 772 are almost done, they will be out by tomorrow. and are coming with some extra small parts they were missing before, then it will be the turn for former Soo line 4506  

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1mtvfan wrote:well, i mean you all seem to really enjoy the progress and everything to do with my trainset, that's all i really meant by "love it to death" just not sure how exactly to put the landscaping onto the
outside wall of level 2 yet, but it's something to work on.

1mtvfan wrote:new pics

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wire mesh screen in place for landscaping near the outer fiddle yard.

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wire mesh screen in place for landscaping on upper level near the grain elevator.

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rock casting waiting to be used.

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fence now extended to the double cross over switch on upper level

plan on adding the kill switch soon, as well as a few for the loops also, because i can't run the dcc and the Analog on the same system, so the DCC has to be off when running on Analog

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1mtvfan wrote:cut me a little slack, you guys all love this thread to death, so it's easy for me to forget about the 24 hour separation thing. but that's taken us off topic, getting back on topic, here's some new pics.  

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Fences installed on Drop Bridge no. 3

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fence installed on level2 near the level 2 town station area

just have to add more fences to the rest of level 2 as well as the landscaping and safety nets.

1mtvfan wrote:landscaping will begin soon, if only in parts, also looking at adding some kill switches in.

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1mtvfan wrote:new pic is in

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former SF Kodachrome Sd40-2 no.5068 leading the way with a short consist across the level 2 drop bridge

1mtvfan wrote:DCC installation is progressing, but i have added a kill switch to the list of  projects after suffering a very serious accident during my time on the LVCRR earlier today, but I've a feeling it will not be added until after the DCC is fully installed, if the kill switch is installed at all.
so it may be such that i will have to sit out and wait again, also, fences are
being added to the upper level, finally, after several more cases of equipment derailing and
falling to the floor.  

1mtvfan wrote:new pics are in.

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Coors beer reefer at the freight station

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potential location of some tunnels, single track tunnel is for a road, as it's not usable for the rails,
will have to find a way to hide the visible wires

1mtvfan wrote:new pics are here

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fences installed on first drop bridge

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fences on second drop bridge.

plan is to add these fences on all of the 2nd level

1mtvfan wrote:fences are in place on drop bridge No.3, but drop bridge nos. 2 and 3 are seldom used, as it means a reduced level of accessibility to areas of the layout when they're used, still have to add the fences to the rest of level 2.

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1mtvfan wrote:well, it's just going to add more ability to control multiple units at one time and more bells and whistles, but i can say that i have my CP rail Expo unit no 6057 working again, just have to let it cool down as it was run pretty hot after it was given a maintenance service. and it also means that one of the locos in the front line
of my current train can get a break now.

TigerTankFan wrote:Unfortunately there are only 2 units that are DCC ready at the moment, so it will take both time & money to get the rest of the fleet modified for this control system. There are some units that will not be converted though, since they aren't worth the effort.

1mtvfan wrote:what are you talking about? there's 3 locomotives ready for DCC communicability in our rosters. well, technically 4, but one has to be repaired.

1mtvfan wrote:Update,
former CP Rail SD40-2 no. 6057 performed flawlessly on it's maiden run after returning to the LVCRR from its long hiatus, those maintenance guys really know their stuff about servicing to make a locomotive perform, just some slight noise has resulted, but it's acceptable, now it is the former BNSF
SD40-2 no.7835's turn to be given service next, and after that is former Soo line no.772.
pics follow in next post, or will be added to this post if so desired by the head admin.

1mtvfan wrote:pics are in.

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Former CP rail Sd40-2 no.6057 tied into a consist on it's first day back from its maintenance service

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former CN rail Sw1500 No.1571 Descending the 2nd level

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a much better shot of 1571 descending the 2nd level

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Former CP rail SD40-2's No's 5415, 6057, former Conrail SD40-2 no. 5537 and former SOO line GP38-2 no.4506 sitting at a red signal with their consist of mixed freight

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1mtvfan wrote:just have to find a way of controlling both lines on both the DCC  and the Analog, or non DCC systems. also preparing the floor for more paint, as the time of year has brought about some flooding in the areas under the layout and that must be addressed before anything is done. but sites for installation of the DCC boxes are being considered. pictures follow

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possible site 1

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possible site 2, white box is part of the DCC system  

keep in mind though there is the main power unit and the wireless signal
receiver unit. to install, and inside line, the east line, is working again,
seems i burned out the selector again

TigerTankFan wrote:there has also been some discussion about applying a sealant to the walls and floor of the basement where the setup is located, but there has been no action on this matter as of yet.  

1mtvfan wrote:that will be happening after Easter, as well as obtaining a new selector switch to run both the DCC and the Analog system, i will also be trying to obtain some new flatcars for the last scrap hopper load and the construction roller, and an empty one for a spare, but not all of them at once, as that would be too much to pay for in one go    

1mtvfan wrote:new flat car on the roster now, as well as a connector switch for the DCC system,looking very good for running both Analog and DCC, just have to decide if i want to use the new flat car for the Scrapped CN hopper or for the road roller,. still have to paint the floor and seal the leaky spots  

1mtvfan wrote:went with the scrapped hopper on the new flat car so the road roller has to wait for a bit longer pictures follow.

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Former Soo Line flat# 5033 loaded with a scrap quad hopper

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five 60' bulkheads and one 50' bulkhead sitting and waiting for pickup, as a short string of boxcars and mixed freight rolls past


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Former CN SW1500 no. 1571 Working at shunting duty

1mtvfan wrote:update, DCC control boxes are going in site 2, just forward of container yard 2, pictures follow.

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some pics of the box made for the DCC control boxes, main throttle box will sit in the tray. and wireless receiver will be anchored to that tray in some form  

1mtvfan wrote:update, DCC work has stalled, due to loop issues

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1mtvfan wrote:space has to be considered as well, so it's as complete as it can get for now, but the inside line control has died again, so another new piece of equipment is needed for control, although I've been told to keep a limit on the amount of equipment to put on the train, so i may be sitting out some operating sessions.

TigerTankFan wrote:1mtvfan is correct, there is always things that can be done to improve a model train layout.

1mtvfan wrote:add more to my point.

1mtvfan wrote:new DCC controllers have arrived, but waiting for decoder chips to be installed, as well as have the DCC plugs added to those locos of mine that do not have that, but the ones that do have the plug, all that has to be done is plug n the decoder chip and go, so it's a waiting game now, also looking at adding some curtains to the tables to hide the wires from line of sight. as well as test out my
newest flat car

1mtvfan wrote:newest flat car runs perfectly, pic follows.

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newest flatcar, Ex Soo Line 53' AAR  flatcar no. 5279, carrying a scrap
quad hopper
also,  the 2 newest draw-bars made for my well car 5 pack have failed the test,
so i am going back to the drawing board to see what can be done to rectify this.

1mtvfan wrote:upper reverse loop is working well, passenger train is taking ascending the helix well, once some minor coupler issues were solved, I'm also in the process of chaining down my scrap loads, as I've bought some more old chain necklaces and they look very good as tie down chains, just have to cut them down to size so they do not drag on the track and become an issue. Also have planned to add some skirting to the layout to hide the wires under the table tops. picture follows.

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3 scrap loads waiting to be picked up, keep in mind this was before the last load was converted to a chain
tie down

1mtvfan wrote:scrap loads are all chained down now, just have to fine tune some. also working on
adding a an old model motor to one of TTfan's flatcars, but it has proven to be quite
difficult as the motor' magnets are still working, and are magnetically attracting the metal
chain to it. will have to add some shields or something to try and defeat those magnets, at least
until i can get the chain properly tightened down

1mtvfan wrote:motor has successfully been chained down so on to the next project, which happens to be getting more familiar with the new DCC system and trying to configure the layout and locomotives to it, after that it will be chaining down some modular track to another bulkhead flat car in TTFan's possession, hopefully i will have enough necklace chain left for that project, because i am using old necklace chains for tie down chains, and they actually look quite good, and i know now where to look to find more if i need.

1mtvfan wrote:DDC system is working, but is very temperamental, and will not work the 3 loops, so am switching back to the  old system until i can get some more control chips for the loops, so will be working on the bulkhead load for now and leave the DCC issues on hold

1mtvfan wrote:had to go back to my old controller, DCC is too temperamental for use at this time

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1mtvfan wrote:yes indeed, upper loop is in the process of being powered also, as is adding a fence to the upper part of phases 2 and 3, or will add some safety nets along with the landscaping, as well as some tunnel portals to the right places so it will look quite nice when it is finally done. an new pic follows

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former Canadian Pacific rail 50 foot gondola no. 340203 and former life like shows 4 foot flatcar no. 126554, fresh form renumbering, and both carrying wheel loads, sitting at the freight station.

1mtvfan wrote:also working on the home made draw-bars too

1mtvfan wrote:one more home made draw bar in place, and holding so far, couple more to make as spares. not to mention testing them

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1mtvfan wrote:still working on making some new draw-bars for my husky stacks, and going to add some fences to the 2nd level, hopefully this will keep the likelihood of future accidents down, also planning to make the
landscapingon the second level perform double duty as both scenery and as safety nets to prevent future accidents and breakages.

1mtvfan wrote:home made draw bar has been tested and has passed the test, so more will be made and put in place later, upper reverse loop is still under construction, and is yet to be powered and tested. landscaping is still on the waiting list.

1mtvfan wrote:upper reverse loop forward of drop bridge no 3 has to come up, as there is a big "hump" in the track. Builder and i were there recently and found this "hump" so we are working on trying to reduce it to as little as possible. Still working on the "drawbars" issue and landscaping, as we are trying to work the landscaping into both a scenery object and safety nets

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1mtvfan wrote:that's one whole  train on the helix mind you

1mtvfan wrote:upper reverse loop is under construction, as is drop bridge no. 3, will be adding more to the process
in the next few weeks. picture follows

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Newly added support for upper reverse loop and drop bridge no. 3

1mtvfan wrote:upper reverse loop has been mocked up, after height has been added to allow
double stacks to clear. but it has been discovered that the added height
means a very steep grade on the one side of the 3rd drop bridge, so the upper loop is
going to be entered from the long way around, also, the helix
fence does not allow my go pro camera case to clear going up,
but going down is perfectly fine for it,  i will also see what my tablet can do with it as well, so
either way, you will get to ride the helix up, and down with the trains. lastly, i am working on adding a number to one of my unnumbered flatcars that i just got working right.

1mtvfan wrote:update, upper reverse loop bench work is complete, and drop bridge no. 3 is in place, no pics of new drop bridge deck yet, but i will add the pics of the new upper loop bench work when i can for you all, my go pro camera case just scrapes the bottom of the upper loop bench work, but it is enough to impede the motion of it on the ramp of the helix, but i will be trying to come up with a way of showing it to to you all in a video, even if i means a static camera view. picture follows.

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last part of upper reverse loop in place, waiting for track bed, tracks, and power. pic of Drop Bridge no.3 will be added later

1mtvfan wrote:new pics are in, should have added one the other day, but was busy and forgot.

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Newest drop bridge secured in the"down" position

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newest drop bridge with track bed installed, waiting for tracks and power. hope you guys don't need to see it when it's up and working, because it's the same as the other 2 that way.

also working on another protective case for my go pro camera, one that will fit under the bench work of the upper reverse loop, as i don't want to damage the camera's lens. and also
very bummed i broke 4 of my draw-bars, and i know they're almost impossible to
find that kind of draw-bar now. and A draw bar is how i keep my container well cars, the long and low
ones, together, i was able to repair a pair of them with some model glue, but there's no telling how long the glue will hold, so i will have to look for new ones as close as i can get to the ones that broke, or make some workable ones

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1mtvfan wrote:well, you guys have seen pretty much everything there is to date, but i'll still do what i can for you all

1mtvfan wrote:new pics are in from last night's running session  

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SD40-2's no. 5415, no. 772, and 5537, descending the newly built
helix with a long mixed freight.

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same SD40-2's crossing under their same train on the helix

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newly loaded bulkhead flatcar, except this one is a 50' instead of my normal 60' ones

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TigerTankFan wrote:Another project "in the works" at present is a 3rd drop bridge, but I for one am confident that such will be a relatively easy project to complete as the other two turned out quite well.

1mtvfan wrote:yes, that's the next project after the upper reverse loop is raised, and then given track bed and tracks

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1mtvfan wrote:now just have to wire up the helix for some electrical power and test it, as well as raise the upper loop bench work to allow the clearance for double stacks

1mtvfan wrote:only until a new piece of equipment comes into the mix

1mtvfan wrote:helix will be wired for power, and tested tonight, will try and take pics of it for you all

1mtvfan wrote:helix is working, save for a few teething and minor electrical issues

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Fully completed Helix, the white line on the back and outside edge is a "fence" to keep equipment from falling off and breaking.

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fully completed yard for phase 3 , showing the yet to be completed upper reverse loop, which is going
to be raised up 1/4 inch to allow the double stacks to clear the bottom of the bench work.
yard is only a quarter full, as both TTFan and i have much more equipment than can fit in the
yard at any one time. And the oblong bits at the ends of some tracks are chunks of wood serving for
temporary  bumpers until some proper ones can be added, but some wheel stops may be used in place of standard bumpers.
also planning another spur off of the loop for the big boy locomotive to rest on instead of its current location.

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1mtvfan wrote:newest plan is to raise the reverse loop bench work a few inches to allow more clearance for the double stacks to pass underneath, as the helix ramp is not coming down as fast as liked.

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most recent progress of the helix ramp, will get a more updated photo of it tonight

1mtvfan wrote:helix bench work is complete, adding track bed and track now, but may have to re lay it because of rough and high spots. pictures follow.

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old [spoiler] showing the helix near completion

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helix showing bench work complete, and in the process of receiving track bed and tracks.
Flat track alongside is for the lower reverse loop

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1mtvfan wrote:new yard spurs are in place, and being put to use, pics will be posted tomorrow, just have to work out the bugs on electrical for the upper reverse loop and helix, as well as iron out the issues with the lower loop and passenger coaches. but will add this pic for you all

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another head in the vice for this one

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old picture, but shows the new yard spurs going in.

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containers west and a mixed freight east

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new yard spurs put to use

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1mtvfan wrote:lower reverse loop is complete and powered up, but still have to iron out the bugs, still have to complete the upper loop and helix bench work, and add the track bed and rails, power is already wired in so that step is looked after already

1mtvfan wrote:just have to complete the upper loop and helix, but adding some more yard spurs to the lower area.

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1mtvfan wrote:getting off topic a bit, but no matter

1mtvfan wrote:Update

Helix is progressing, end ramp is in place, but not secured yet, as the incline/decline may have to be moved back to allow a stack train to clear the bench work for the upper reverse loop when the track bed and track are installed, will test this tonight when i am on site.  

1mtvfan wrote:further update

double stacks will just barely clear with track bed and tracks installed, but instead of moving the incline/decline ramp, the upper bench work for the upper reverse loop, in the area above the helix ramp, will be raise slightly to accommodate the height of the double stacked containers  

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1mtvfan wrote:well it's been with us since our dad had it back when he was a kid, and it was going to burn out at some point, that sort of thing can only handle so much for so long, and it was 50 years old when it  was installed 3 years ago, so once it goes, all that can be done is replace it.

1mtvfan wrote:update, electrical issues continue, but the new controller and selector boxes are in place. the controller box however is only there because it is not compatible with the one that burned out. so that is now ruled out, all that is left to do is to rewire the power area from scratch with new wires and it is hoped that this will solve the problem, and get the construction of part 2 phase 3 back on the priorities list.

1mtvfan wrote:electrical issues are resolved, building part 2 of phase 3 is back on the top of the priorities list, followed by drop bridge No 3, it would be a lot better if TTfan came by the LVCRR, but things are what they are at this point, and it cannot nor will it be forced on him, also, my Tablet sadly will not fit under the upper phase 2 bench work standing up, and will not pass by the supports when turned sideways without snagging, so there is nothing i can do about that right now, but i will keep trying to see what works best, but since there isn't much to see on that part of the layout i don't think it needs to be seen anyway. still more, a new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] follows

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former CP Rail bay window caboose no. 437265 sits on the freight station storage spur while a freight train rumbles past

1mtvfan wrote:even though i'm leaving on an LOA today, here's the newest [Only mods are allowed to see this link] from the LVCRR  

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Former CP rail Wide vision caboose No. 434716 taking a turn on the freight station storage spur

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new Selector and controller boxes in place and Wired up  

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Old controller and Selector boxes

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part 2 of phase 3 with new rails added from the drop bridge back

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newest cold container stacked for running on the stack train.

Track laying continues for the parts that have roadbed in place, and more bench work to complete
as well as adding more to the helix and upper reverse loop, building the 3rd drop bridge, roadbed and track laying and then the electrical to complete as well, but things are progressing.