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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: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: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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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:the helix and reverse loop is part of the train set, pictures follow

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Current progress of the upper reverse loop

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current progress of the helix, but in testing phase

also, more yard tracks have been added, will get a more recent picture for you all later, as well as
slightly raising the loop section over the incline of the helix

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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.    

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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.

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

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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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