Thought I would share my layout. It is code 70 with under track magnate uncoulpers. The grain elevator goes where the black spot is in the upper right, you can see where the foundation for the loading shed is there. I combined the loading track and the lead for the small yard... The run-a-round has nice straight sections for coupling. As you can see it can stand alone, but expansion possible...

To All: One of my newest projects is this Diamond Crystal Salt 50' boxcar that I painted, lettered, weathered and dullcoated. I installed Intermountain Wheels, #58 Kadee couplers and weighted to NMRA specs. The car is a Details West offering. Decals are by Ricky Rupp of Modern Rail Company. Inspiration came from a photo accessed on the Web. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout

I finally finished a huge household project, a bathroom remodel.  This was a complete tear-out, down to the studs and joists with relocation of the tub and vanity and creating a closet space.  It really turned out well and now I once again may have some time for some model railroad pursuits.

When I left off, i was working on some structures and track right-of-way.  I installed some fencing now between the buildings and track.  First is a post type fence to keep vehicles from parking too close to the track along a tavern and gas station.

read about it here
http://nkp765fanprrfan.blogspot.com/2015/03/yard-operating-session-31415...