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1mtvfan wrote:we should, but it's going to take a while as there's a jungle of wires to sort through

1mtvfan wrote:update,
power issue has been solved, but now another issue for the inside rail has come up, that one however will be solved later tonight, also a new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] follow.

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ex CP rail 0-6-0 saddle tank no. 55 newly arrived to the LVCRR

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old bridge sitting discarded,unused, and abandoned in the process of being stripped for track bed and rails

1mtvfan wrote:update,
electrical issues continue, looks like a controller block has burned out on one side, so that is the reason for the inside track ceasing function, so all we can do is sit it out and wait for a new controller block to arrive for replacement.

1mtvfan wrote:further update,
the inside track power issue will be solved tonight, and a 3rd control box will be added for the phase 3 sections, which means they will not have to be added later.

1mtvfan wrote:the problem has already been mentioned, it is the one side of the Selector control box, but this was bound to happen as the 2 independent lines were wired into this 50 year old selector box, so it was only a matter of time before it burned out, it is a wonder the whole box didn't burn out completely, but it is also a wonder it didn't burn out when it was first installed over 3 years ago.

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1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are in

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Drop bridge no. 2 down and with roadbeds in place

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Drop bridge no.2 up, roadbeds still in place

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lead in to the upper loop and helix, with partial roadbeds in place.

now what's left is finishing helix risers, more bench work to support the last half of the upper
reverse loop, a 3rd drop bridge, securing more roadbed, laying track and wiring in the power supply,
as well as wire in a jumper wire to the double crossover switch on the 2nd level to get some power past a certain point.

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one view of the jumper wires on the double cross over switch

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2nd view

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Current progress on the helix

now all that is left is to complete the helix, add more bench work for the upper reverse loop, add a 3rd drop bridge to the upper reverse loop as well as roadbed and tracks, as well as figure out why the outer throttle is not powering the upper level. so the progress is going very well.

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1mtvfan wrote:It was mentioned in a previous post by TTfan, but i think the footbridge is only a proposition. also, 2 new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] follow

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1mtvfan wrote:down slope of the [Only mods are allowed to see this link] has begun, loop pieces are being secured and new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] securing hardware has yet to be installed. [Only mods are allowed to see this link] follow.

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Down slope of the helix just starting

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upper reversing loop starting also, tabs sticking out are supports

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helix part 4 in its preliminary place, yet to be secured
although the helix may be built in parts

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1mtvfan wrote:everyone on here gets a kick out of the setup, so we keep posting on this thread

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1mtvfan wrote:construction has started again, so all other issues are either irrelevant or are just too petty and immature to be mentioned, but as of now, the inline for the upper loop and helix is in
place, but there is still more work to do. [Only mods are allowed to see this link] will show you the progress so far

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what's left to do is the new drop bridge, and the line beyond that, as well as the helix and the reverse loop which will tie back into the upper line somehow, but that has yet to be worked out.

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1mtvfan wrote:i am still working on some new loads too, but they are on hold at the moment

TigerTankFan wrote:I forgot to mention this earlier, but one of my standard flatcars now has a new tie-down now and it looks awesome.

1mtvfan wrote:yes, it does look very good, i just regret not taking a picture of it the last time i was there

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also, the next part of level 2, leading into the upper reverse loop and helix is being raised up a
1/4 inch or so for better clearances.

1mtvfan wrote:update, the reverse loops and helix on phase 3 are on hold yet again, which is proving very taxing
and annoying, so i have made it clear that I will be sitting
it out until construction starts up again, but now the question becomes
how to pass my time now that i am not running trains around

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1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] is here.
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new wheels rig in use on a bulkhead flatcar

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1mtvfan wrote:I'm still working on the wheels rig right now, because two of the wheels
will not stay secured properly, so i will have to keep trying with it. Update, the wheels
rig is complete, but will add a pic tomorrow as i can't be bothered doing it now.

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1mtvfan wrote:update, cradle for TT fan is complete, and it looks really good, now the plan for the wheel cradle is in motion, but the one snag is that the sprues do not fit through the center of the wheel rims so they will have to be laid flat on the rig, then secured to the rig in some way, either cradled in or tied down. Lastly, 7835 has suffered yet another breakdown, and this one may not be fixable by me, but i have 3 other locomotives that work fine so i am not worried much about it, but if i can, i willt ry and see about some repairs, if theya re possible, picture of new cradle follows tomorrow, or Wednesday at
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1mtvfan wrote:no new pics of the pipe cradle i built for TTFan yet, but will try for tomorrow, but the rig for the Technic Lego wheels has been constructed, i just have to find a way to secure the remaining 2 wheels to the rig itself, will add a pic tomorrow also if i can. as well as some pics of the new loads i have just made and am in the process of making

1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here

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3 Lego Technic wheels on rims on the wheel rig built for them.

the sprues are from the Grain elevator kit and were just sitting around collecting dust, and the
pipes and wheels were giving me trouble for a long time, so i decided to try and rig something
together for them, and used those sprues to do it, i am happy they turned out as well as they have.

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1mtvfan wrote:well i'm just glad i got that load issue solved. so now it's on to bigger and brighter, and trying to solve the trouble with the Lego technic wheels as a load, but the plan is to make type of cradle for them to ride in also, but i am looking for more drinking straws or Slurpee Straws for use as Pipe loads because i know how the are loaded on a bulkhead now.

TigerTankFan wrote:If anyone wants to know, the other pipes are made of copper.

1mtvfan wrote:some of them, yes, but most are made from plastic straws

1mtvfan wrote:will be building the wheel carrier tonight, unless i have to build a similar pipe rig as i have for TTfan, but if there's time tonight, i may be able to do both, i will see

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TigerTankFan wrote:The plan for new tie-downs being used on the flatcars I own has been approved now, but an acute lack of them is keeping me from implementing this plan.

1mtvfan wrote:well, i still have to come up with something for those wheels, but that's for next week at some point,
but they will be secured flat instead of standing upright, unless they do not clear the tight clearances of the phase 2 area, so that will be tested next week also

1mtvfan wrote:Update, new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here

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length of brass pipe resting in its custom made cradle on the bulkhead flatcar that was being troublesome

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another load of pipe at the freight station ready to go.

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TigerTankFan wrote:The setup's track work has not changed since the last time 1mtvfan and I were there, but there is a plan to construct some new additions soon in place. Unfortunately one recent operating session had to be cancelled due to a disagreement but, thankfully, such doesn't happen all that often.

1mtvfan wrote:and the new idea has yet to be tried on my part, but it should be put in motion by me either tonight, or next week, i hope it works, also, the setup will be converted to a Digital
control system sometime next year. Update, the plan i wished to try has paid off,
the piece of pipe now sits in a custom made cradle that runs from end to end of the
bulkheads, i ran it around several times and it didn't fall off once without my intervention.
so the issue is solved, now i have to make the same type of cradle for the remaining pipes and the wheels
i am still going to use. [Only mods are allowed to see this link] will follow, but at a later time

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1mtvfan wrote:it is as fixed as it is going to get, but i did buy another the other evening.
update, still working on the weathered Bulkhead load, as i was there today, but will keep trying
Further update: am getting closer on getting a load secured to the weathered bulkhead flat,
just need more time, and supplies, but i can get the supplies relatively easy, and apologize for not taking any new pics for you guys, i forgot to take my tablet with me when i went there earlier tonight.

TigerTankFan wrote:Some news from me here, one of my flatcars has the early stages of new tie-downs installed (since the railroad's board of directors felt a need to replace them). I hope to add a photo to prove this asap.

1mtvfan wrote:the owner of the flat car has yet to inspect and improve the new tie downs however
Update: the bulkhead load has still been giving me trouble, but i am continuing to work on a
solution, but i am thinking of making some sort of special cradle for it or coming up with a new type
of load for this bulkhead flat car. Further update: i will be trying something new, as i have an idea of
what i can do to help secure the load to the flat car.

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1mtvfan wrote:the current load is those wheels, but it will be changed to some old lengths of pipe.
or a lumber load that was taken off the first pipe bulkhead in favor of the load of Slurpee straw pipes.
Update, two of the tires are remaining on the bulkhead, but on the ends, while the pipes are chained down in the center of the flatcar. will add a pic at a later date.

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1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] is here

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1mtvfan wrote:the tie downs are just in phase 1 atm, the next phase will have wire S hooks , so it is not so hard to secure them to the bulkhead. [Only mods are allowed to see this link] will show you

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tie down chains in the process of being tied down

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tie down chains in the completed state

update, tie down plan for bulkhead flat no 2 has suffered a minor setback, as part of the
flat car have broken because of too high a pressure load being placed on them, so a new
plan has to be devised to carry the wheels as the current ones on are secured,
but not secured enough to keep them from wobbling around a great deal too much

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TigerTankFan wrote:Unfortunately there's nothing new on my end, as I haven't visited the setup in a little while now plus I'm occupied with some other priorities at present.

1mtvfan wrote:further update, the wheels are coming off bulkhead no 2 and being set aside for now, bulkhead no 2 will now carry more pipes, this will remain for this bulkhead until i can find another place for the wheels or another flatcar for them. and by wheels i mean the wheels i was using for a load, not the wheels on which the flat car runs.

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1mtvfan wrote:yeah, but the tie downs on my bulkheads are in transition, because i am
Switching them from strings to actual chains, that may look a bit more realistic.

1mtvfan wrote:i am still in the process of seeking a repairman for them, but it's proving to be a long and painful search
Update: 7835's rear drive shaft has popped out of place, but i have hopefully secured it back into place again. also, the tie downs transition is almost complete, just have to cut the 2nd one to length, and then secure it, but still have another flat car to do

1mtvfan wrote:further update, 7835 is working again, and the tie down transition on bulkhead no. 1 is complete, Bulkhead no 2 is still awaiting

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1mtvfan wrote:the repair work will begin ASAP, and it is hoped that 7835 will not be in the repair facility for longer than it has to be

1mtvfan wrote:further update, 7835's drive axles are %100, but the drive trains have misaligned again, so more work is needed ,but it was working fine for a while, also, i was able to take a new pic for you
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another bulkhead flat at the freight station, this one with a load of heavy equipment wheels and tires

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1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here

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1mtvfan wrote:well a lot of fuss and confusion could have been avoided if that was said at the start.
also, if anyone wants to send me and TTFan some more trains stuff of any kind, let us know, but keep in mind that the scale that TTFan and I run is "HO" scale, not any bigger, or any smaller.

1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here now,
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Former CN SD40-2's 5937 and 5243 Working the first big loop

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the same pair working the LVCRR main

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Former Soo line GP38-2 4506 joining Former ATSF GP38-2 3571 at the Elevator for grain hopper ops

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Former CPR SD40-2 5415 and Former SOO line SD40-2 772 joined by former Mopac and former Conrail SD40-2 5273 on the westbound LVCRR main

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Ex Conrail SD40-2 5372 working at pushing some cylindrical hoppers into the elevator loading siding

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Ex conrail SD40-2 5372 uncoupled from the string of cylindrical hoppers

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All spur lines at the elevator full for the day

apologies for the blurry images, if any

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1mtvfan wrote:new pics will be up later, but starting today, Former [Only mods are allowed to see this link] line GP38-2 4506 has joined 3571
at the elevator for grain car sorting duties for a set period of time. also, [Only mods are allowed to see this link] 7835 has passed its initial testing runs and is looking good to be re applied to service

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another busy day at the grain elevator, mor hoppers being loaded while more wait

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1mtvfan wrote:that's 2448, not 5372, also, new pics have arrived.

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Ex Conrail SD60M 5566 making it's Inaugural run around on the LVCRR, about a few weeks late after arriving, better late than never.

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busy day at the elevator today, Grain hoppers being loaded on spur one, while a 2nd string waits on
Spur 2.

lastly, 7835 is still in the process of testing, as it has been having "teething" issues as of late

1mtvfan wrote:we just have to wait, but the setup itself isn't going anywhere yet

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1mtvfan wrote:new pic is here now

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EX Missouri Pacfic SD40-2 5372, fresh in a new Conrail paint, leading a cut of grain hoppers along the 2nd level of the LVCRR

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TigerTankFan wrote:I meant to get some photos the last time I was at the setup but I forgot

It's cool don't worry about it, just post them next time.

1mtvfan wrote:i have another pic to add too.
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the Ex CP rail/ soo line trio with a mixed freight crossing back onto the eastbound track after traveling east on the westbound track i am also looking for a good way to uncouple the cars without having to lift them off the track, which can mean a bad derailment.EX BNSF SD40-2 7835 is in it's intial post repair testing. new pics will follow

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