At the beginning of the month of August, I got stuck with how to wire the LED panels for both the 4 Bluepoint manual turnout controllers and the two panels (one on each side of the peninsula) that I needed for the 2 Tortoise turnout controllers. With the help of several MRH subscribers pointing me in the right direction, I was able to get that task completed as shown in my previous blog posting.  This posting will show progress made on the construction of the support structure for the main level of my layout.

I am trying to decide if this will look appropriate with the mainline track going under the tipple chute. The tipple chute will go into a backdrop.

I also raised the tipple foundation to fit locos under it. I understand that this is not a prototypical way to do it but I am trying to maximize space and have trains pull through the tipple.

Please see the attached photos.

Any input is greatly appreciated. I can take constructive criticism.

Thanks,

James

As construction has progressed on the Flin Flon Subdivision work recently has focused on getting the lower staging (northern destinations) up and running prior to starting work on the Flin Flon smelter area which will be immediately above the lower staging.  Taking a break from the staging work, I decided to give the “switch to nowhere” at Flin Flon Junction a destination.  

My former Model Railway Club, Australian Model Railway Association, Victorian Branch, Has built several excellent Portable Exhibition Layouts over the years most of which I had something to do with the construction and operation. The latest is a HO scale model of Maryborough Station on the Victorian Railways Broad Gauge network. Maryborough is a Regional town of about 8000 people in Central Victoria 140 Miles from Melbourne.