Here we go again!  Lumber is on hand for the start of construction on my fourth iteration of my proto-freelanced Port of Green Bay Railroad.  I went back to basics to plan for my new 29'x11' finished layout room, starting with the Version 2 plan that I really enjoyed (Version 3 was too big!).  Take a look at the attached plan...and some photos of that layout in action.

Cryogenic Plant & Helium Plant

So, I hosted a couple sessions for the local Chicagoland RPM meet in Oct, but due to poor weather, distance, and maybe some mix-ups in signup, had no takers.  But some local guys came by to help host, and we ended up having a great time.

An early goal of the layout was to enable night lighting, and perhaps even operating at night.  With the addition of a few penlights, we actually did operate - nearly 1.5 hrs - and had a blast.  It's hard to photograph in the dark, but here's some photos.

its been awhile since iv'e blogged, last was about rebuilding locomotives with LED upgrades. and motors

well my layout design is coming together, pictured below is a rough draft of the mainline with a yard on one side please excuse the extra pcs of track in the middle  this is a wall mounted shelf type. grid is 12"x 12"  room size is 11 x 10. .. the black border line is the outside edge of lay out . Please feel free to comment or advise.