Hi guys,

As I mentioned last night, I got some pictures for you.  I'd like to have some constructive feedback if you have any, please.

The finished crossover. I haven't included pictures of the switch operating knobs but I may in the future if you guys want to see them.

The intermodal spur

The Buck & Loretta diorama has arrived in the layout room!  Right now it's just sitting on top of the right front corner bench work but it's an important step to make sure that it will fit on the layout, which I'm happy to report it does very nicely.  Once this is in place permanently the track will curve in front of the rock area.

Good evening guys,

One more update, and a big one! 

Finally, I was able to continue to work on my layout!  Since I started my vacations 2 weeks ago, I've been working feverishly on it.

I have begun the latest industry to take its place on the L&T Branch, well started the ground cover for the rear storage yard anyhow...

Well, I made it here. This is all i can think for now. The tunnel is under the log camp I can use the 1.26" for the camp as i only use cars that are lower height. I think the tallest engine i have is the 4-4-0.The interchange is with B&O. This layout will be put on foam.  Am planning for a bigger layout for the future 'IF' we ever stop traveling. Any ideas ?   Smokey

I've designed my Richlawn Railroad V2 layout to be movable by constructing the bench work in sections.  I was thinking the other day about if I had to move the layout how I would know where to cut through the scenery from the top in a manner to do the least amount of damage.  The solution needed to be cheap, easy to install, and easy to use.  Then I remembered something I got in the mail - an envelope with an easy open tear strip.  I figured that I could make something like that for my layout.

Currently working on a 1.5" scale 7.5"  gauge F7.

This is great stuff.  We had a great time working on the railroad for four hours.  I was brakeman.  I could see all the number on the cars too.  Do not pass up the chance if you have it to operate with the 7.5 track wide group.

Eastbound and Westbound Mainlines on left half of layout are installed, wired and tested.  Main Line Test Run! Check this out - now to start on backdrops, and then adding scenery and sidings working from the back to the front. First train runs in September. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200561372499610&l=737027368582950279

I grew up on the west Side of Indianapolis in the mid 70s, which explains my love of Penn Central. It was 1974 when I got a Tyco train set for Christmas and I have been modeling in HO scale ever since (with a couple of breaks here and there).