A new thought on the operation of my pike has prompted another remodel.  This iteration will provide for a continuous run option that I found I really missed with the Point-to-point style I had.  A new main-line configuration through Blue Island and crossing of the Cal-Sag Channel, and new main-line track in Riverdale will accomplish this.  For this to take place, the old cal-Sag bridge and indeed the Cal-Sag itself was remodeled.

First, some photos shown here of the old bridge:

Here we are in October! Thanks to all who shared their work in September.

Take a few moments to share images and some detail on your most recent modeling progress! We learn something new from your latest work.

Eric

Eric Hansmann
Editor-at-Large, Model Railroad Hobbyist

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Hello,

I'm in the process of designing my main yard and I have two choices:

- put the main line next to the aisle and yard behind it

- put the main line behind the yard, next to the wall

Reading on the interwebs, some people say that putting a main line next to the aisle impedes operating the yard when trains are passing by due to a potential to knock them over.

Modeling the Iowa Interstate in my era, I needed a bunch of Atlas GP38s.  I've been very happy with these models for the most part, but have noticed something odd since converting to Loksound and installing ditch lights in them a few years ago.