Prepping St. Paul roundhouse and yard plus 'running trains'.
St. Paul roundhouse.
The 7 tracks outside the roundhouse was shorting when an engine transitioned from the table to the track. Turns out I had the ground and hot sides reversed. Re-soldered the wires and all's 'good'. Presently, 4 DCC engines are in the St. Paul roundhouse. A good 'start' to begin using the upper yard during OPS sessions.
The St. Paul yard is functioning well and ready for incoming and departing trains.
More 'train running'.
UP 2-tone grey challenger by BLI passenger train.
PRR K-4 streamlined 4-6-2 by BLI; Cast metal with smoke.
Skykomish.
Tye.
Havre.
Engine would, occasionally, lose electrical contact. Truck wheels needed cleaning. Unlike traditional brass engines, each tender truck is opposite on the hot side so both trucks complete a ground/hot pickups.
Chumstick canyon trestle.
Tumwater canyon trestle.
Marias pass.
Tye.
Skykomish.
C&O H-8 2-6-6-6 by MTH. Cast metal engine/tender with smoke.
Seattle's turntable.
Departing Seattle's freight yard.
Skykomish.
Tye.
Marias pass.
Hillyard.
Havre.
Chumstick canyon trestle.
Some of the vintage metal Athearn/Varney and wood Silver streak/Ambroid kits.
Flat loads.
