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Discussion starter · #745 · (Edited)
As of today, the east roadbed is a steady 1.5% grade heading north, When we get into wet weather I then will make track panels. Right now do as much work outdoors as possible.
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And its up to the switch for the siding at Summit. (Which is where the old G elevator was). Now its a straight shot to the canyon and back down to the west approach.

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and I am cleaning up the areas and planting grass seed also. very dry .
 
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Discussion starter · #749 ·
As of last night, I have 50ft left to complete the 1" scale north loop roadbed. FINALLY!. no photos, waiting to make track panels then a video.
 
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As of today, the forms are tied in to each end and ready for pour, just waiting for small storm front to pass by. Be so glad to have this part done.
 
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Right nicely done, Marty..... Looks great... :):D:):cool:

Love the tunnel effect.... :cool::cool::eek::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

How many more feet of track to lay to connect with the bottom behind the shop????

With all the rain, did you have some "cave-in's" on the top area?????
 
#755 · (Edited)
Looking really nice Marty. Steven Spielberg should hire you for the tunnel special effects for his next movie epic! :) Our three tear old granddaughter got to "engineer" her first ride-on train at LALS last Saturday. Now she is hooked! Over 1500 pounds of train with two MU'ed electrics. She did very well. I can bet your grandkids can't wait for that "scary" tunnel and yell and scream all the way through it. Hey, that's what they do. You have done a tremendous amount of work with this 1" layout. Very impressive.
 
Discussion starter · #756 ·
thanks, cave in s was mainly Max caused. He has to stand over me on top and drop stuff on me when I am working.
Enough material for 6 more panels. Then I need to sale some G to buy 3 more cases which is 165ft left. I have been so used to having an over stock that I did not worry about it till just the other day. No big deal, I need a brake any way.
 
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The cross over is 10" deep under the track with welded box rebar for support. Max hit one of the reflectors and the soft ground with all the rain.
I was told how strong to make it by the guy who brings me my 13 tons of ballast. Can't wait to go all the way around.
I need a rest tho. LOL
 
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