Have finally secured space for a new model railroad (empty nest, former kids room).  Looking to model the Canadian Pacific's Slocan and Kaslo branches located in southern British Columbia off the former Kettle Valley Boundary Division. Time period modeled will be the 1970's.  Layout will be operated most of the time solo, but will host occasional operating sessions with up to 4 other participants.  Layout is to be built utilizing commercial shelf brackets and light-weight construction using foam and plywood sandwich as a base.

A couple of days ago I saw What I thought was an interesting lash up of locos here in Longmont,CO. This is near the old sugar beet plant. I think it services as an interchange with the Great Western Ry.

Other than the GP38-2 nearest the camera, I'm not sure what the other units are. I am clearly not a diesel spotter.

Getting ready to build my layout.  Would like comments pros/cons on the following.

I plan to:

 Lay code 100 flex with Peco 100 turnouts (power routing)

I have begun to build the first two dominos for my layout.  They are each 2' x 6' and are designed to be one scene.  The frames are 3/4" plywood ripped into 3" wide boards.  The cross members are every 14 1/2" and evenly split up the area.  I am using pocket screws and wood glue to hold the joints together.

Here are all of the supplies.