The blitz continues....

We're still making good progress on laying track. Hope to get a lot more done tomorrow on the last day of the blitz.  

Miles is hard at work putting the last piece of the upper level main in. Miles and Fran have been a HUGE help in getting the upper level in. I've learned a lot from them so far and get something new each day.  

Here we see the first train make the loop around the upper level. I can now make a complete run from around the lower level, up the helix, around the upper and back down the helix. I plan to get a clock out soon and time the lap. 

We've also started on the first area to get scenery. This is the HWY 82 underpass. The bridge was scratch built from Rix beams and scale lumber. The abutments were cast with U-30 plaster and the piers were custom done by Scale Segmental Bridge Co. This will be one of my favorite scenes.

Track Blitz

I've got the pleasure of having Miles and Fran Hale down for a few days to help with the layout. We started our track laying blitz this past Thursday and have made great progress. As of this post, we have the upper deck main line in and running from the helix around to the Starkville passenger depot. Here are a few shots of what all has gone on.  

This is a shot of a quick mock up of a farm scene that will be on the upper deck as you exit the helix.  

This is a shot from the end of the upper deck peninsula looking back at the helix.  

Here's a shot of the upper deck wye. The track going through the backdrop will cross over the lift out section and enter the Louisville yard. 

This is a quick mock up of the HWY 182 underpass at Mayhew, MS. This scene will be the first to get scenery. 

Finally, this is a shot of my test locos as they pass the Borden plant in Starkville. More to come soon.