I did some more(and very cold) railfanning today. You can see it here.

Got some kits and stuff for scratchbuilding spent $85 which may have been a little steep but I'll be busy for a little while

Painted and decalled, waiting for weathering (someday)

The finished project: CP 8 hatch tank hopper

An unusual close-up view of a train order hoop from photographer Wallace W. Abbey. ​ 

http://www.railphoto-art.org/exhibits/abbey/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_order_operation#/media/File:USA_Train_Order.jpg

Work is progressing on the layout room, with modules now going 2/3 around the room, and only one wall left to insulate and Gybrock (drywall). Meanwhile work on the name trains continues, in an effort to have each car as close to prototype as possible.

Four years ago today I began the installation of the detection & signalling system after I decided that I wanted to see a fully functioning signal system on my layout.

Today I wired up the last dwarf signal, and completed the entire installation!

I'm slowly making progress on structures and equipment for my HO scale BC Rail layout modelling the Dawson Creek sub in September, 1987. First of all, I made some changes to the track plan a few weeks ago, lengthening the yard at Dawson Creek. This shortens the staging area and the siding at Sundance a bit, but this shouldn't be an issue considering Sundance is only used to hold short consists of MOW equipment. Having a longer yard at Dawson Creek will significantly improve operating the layout.

Did some railfanning on the way to Thanksgiving dinner today. You can see it here and here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I pull up to the tracks