A big like on the look of the " alley " area Dave. 🤓

If the  "  sloppy work version "  rail line isn't going to be a heavily traveled track , I could see the grass and low growing vegetation growing up to the rails here and there with a shallow looking ditch along the tracks.           Maybe some higher vegetation in spots.

All in all this is a really nice area that you have been developing on your layout sir.

@Dallas Joseph posted:

A big like on the look of the " alley " area Dave. 🤓

If the  "  sloppy work version "  rail line isn't going to be a heavily traveled track , I could see the grass and low growing vegetation growing up to the rails here and there with a shallow looking ditch along the tracks.           Maybe some higher vegetation in spots.

All in all this is a really nice area that you have been developing on your layout sir.

Hi Dallas, I've got some tall grass clumps to add at some point. This side of the layout was against the wall in the past. Now it's out in the open for all my sins to show.

Dave , the Hebrew word for " sins " is hhatah meaning  OFF THE MARK . 

........looking at your layout developmental skills....well I don't think anything looks "  off the mark ". 

@Jim Teeple posted:

Jim, what's the function of the two green circuit boards?  My new WTIU is scheduled for deliver today.   Glad yours is working flawlessly!   I hope that I will enjoy the same happiness after I wire in the new system.  

Cheers, Dave

@darlander posted:

Tim, what's the function of the two green circuit boards?  My new WTIU is scheduled for deliver today.   Glad yours is working flawlessly!   I hope that I will enjoy the same happiness after I wire in the new system.  

Cheers, Dave

Dave they are

@darlander posted:

Tim, what's the function of the two green circuit boards?  My new WTIU is scheduled for deliver today.   Glad yours is working flawlessly!   I hope that I will enjoy the same happiness after I wire in the new system.  

Cheers, Dave

Dave thank you for asking the question! I still have to get my layout up and wired but it is good to know what I am going into!

@Jim Teeple posted:

Dave they are

PSX-AC electronic circuit breakers.

The nice thing about the PSX series is both the speed of sensing a short VS load and the adjustable setting for different scenarios as far as trip current rating.

Jim thanks for answering Dave's question! Your full of information most of us can learn from. Thank you again!

Today I put the finishing touches on my gas station.

My 2 sons Ryan & Parker installed my train cabinet, and I put most of my Burlington cabooses in it.

@Dave Ripp. posted:

My 2 sons Ryan & Parker installed my train cabinet, and I put most of my Burlington cabooses in it.

Ok Dave now I am totally jealous! I did not know you were such a big Burlington fan! I guess I need to pay more attention! 😆

@mike g. posted:

Jim thanks for answering Dave's question! Your full of information most of us can learn from. Thank you again!

Mike, I used those on my layout as well.  They certainly break the circuit quickly! 

@Dave Ripp. posted:

I placed buildings on one side of Main Street up to where everything will be redone. There not all where they used to be I also but in a premade section of woods I've kept from 5 layouts ago. It'll need some sprucing up and reshaping but that's easy.

Looks great, Dave...the layout is really coming together...we have a few like buildings..one of my favorites is the corner department store!

@Jim Teeple posted:

Installed my new WTIU unit, turned it on, it did an update, I added my engines and it works flawlessly. I was hesitant about the app vs the handheld remote but, I adapted in no time, and surprisingly I think I like it better also added the app to my iPad and good to go, It was definitely worth the wait.

Jim, your technolgy skills are impressive.   I'm still running conventional...

I’ve miss a few weeks on the site.   Now that the snow has covered the valley , I’ve had a chance to carry on working on scenery in the new areas of the layout.   I like taking photos as they help in picking out missing details.   Here’s a view of a Westbound ‘SEABOARD Grain Train’ off the Kettle Sub.  Trains originating from the U.S. clear customs inspection , get a change of power, then carry on to the west coast ports for unloading.   This Trainmaster assisted with a “B” unit , have the tonnage well under control.  

Myles, I'm glad to see you back!!  That Trainmaster and B unit certainly look great pulling all that tonnage!

Thanks Mark , glad to have the time again.  Things got pretty busy in the fall with the tourist railroad preparations. We had to get some board of transport stuff out of the way and get an event recorder replaced and working so that the locos will be up to Canadian standards.  But it’s great to be able to have the time now to get back downstairs and finish some of these scenes around the layout, some under construction and others that are planned.     It’ll be a busy winter !  I will keep the guys updated and entertained !  

Rusty, not the best video but here you go. Don

@Trestleman1 posted:

Rusty, not the best video but here you go. Don

It’s an excellent video!  The train, trestle, layout stole the show!!

Don, that’s an impressive looking trestle and overall layout. Great Job on the forced perspective too.

Mark, Tranquil, Thank you. It's hard to get good pic's or video because my aisles are so close together but I did the best I could. Don

@Trestleman1 posted:

Rusty, not the best video but here you go. Don

Thanks Don! All I can say is, WOW!

Great video and layout!

@Trestleman1 posted:

Rusty, not the best video but here you go. Don

Don, WOW that is one great looking layout! I love the trestle, and it sure looks like you have a good size intermodal yard, next time your shooting a video can you share more of your layout with us!

Got rid of the pool table light and added many bright lights.

@Dave Ripp. posted:

Got rid of the pool table light and added many bright lights.

Blinded by the light...

Looks great, Dave!!

@Dave Ripp. posted:

Got rid of the pool table light and added many bright lights.

Moving along at light speed Dave......

Bob

@Dave Ripp. posted:

Got rid of the pool table light and added many bright lights.

Dave those look great! Plenty of light to work on your layout with! Do they dim for night scenes?

@mike g. posted:

Dave those look great! Plenty of light to work on your layout with! Do they dim for night scenes?

I could add a dimmer switch, but I've got all kinds of woodland scenic lights for budlings. I also hope to add utility poles and streetlights for nighttime scenes.

@Dave Ripp. posted:

I could add a dimmer switch, but I've got all kinds of woodland scenic lights for budlings. I also hope to add utility poles and streetlights for nighttime scenes.

Sounds good Dave, I was surprised when I got my LED lights from offline I noticed right away on the box it stated does not work with dimmer switches! But they work great over my phone dimming, changing colors! When I get the sheetrock done I will take a couple photos of the different shade and colors.

You have a great looking train room! I wish I could have mine inside! LOL

@mike g. posted:

Sounds good Dave, I was surprised when I got my LED lights from offline I noticed right away on the box it stated does not work with dimmer switches! But they work great over my phone dimming, changing colors! When I get the sheetrock done I will take a couple photos of the different shade and colors.

You have a great looking train room! I wish I could have mine inside! LOL

Thanks Mike, yours is looking great. As far as inside I've always wanted an outbuilding LOL. I guess it's human nature to want what we don't have.

I guess your right Dave! All my layouts have been in outbuildings and it sucks having to walk in the cold and snow to get to the train room. The only thing good about it during the winter is it is less chance the CEO will come and get me! LOL

I have been able to have some help putting up some more sheetrock. I am short 10 sheets do to the fact the first package of building materials was limited by the mighty CEO! She says I should be able to get more next week!

If my legs are not killing me tomorrow, I might start mudding!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend and finding time to have fun with their layouts and trains!

Looks great Mike!

@NJCJOE posted:

Looks great Mike!

Thanks Joe, I am sure I will be reaching out to you as things go forward.

@mike g. posted:

I guess your right Dave! All my layouts have been in outbuildings and it sucks having to walk in the cold and snow to get to the train room. The only thing good about it during the winter is it is less chance the CEO will come and get me! LOL

I have been able to have some help putting up some more sheetrock. I am short 10 sheets do to the fact the first package of building materials was limited by the mighty CEO! She says I should be able to get more next week!

If my legs are not killing me tomorrow, I might start mudding!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend and finding time to have fun with their layouts and trains!

Looking good Mike, certainly plenty of outlets and lighting.👍 Is the right wall without insulation an inside wall?

Gene

@Genemed posted:

Looking good Mike, certainly plenty of outlets and lighting.👍 Is the right wall without insulation an inside wall?

Gene

Hi Gene thanks for the nice words. All the walls are inside walls, they are inside a pole building I am just adding  framing and insulation to have a nice warm and cool train room.

Dec 7 - I have rounded the bend and laid the 6’ Passing siding at Chillicothe.  Goal is to get runnable for guests dec 17!  Work trip next week creates a time crunch.

Still need to put in the turn at Chillicothe and cross Black Creek.  Until the crew gets the bridge in at Black Creek, we’re cut off from St Joseph.  Making progress!  I can at least stage / start a train at the passing siding, head up to Marceline and return.  Trains will run on the 17th one way or another.

What did I do on my layout today? I Dismantled it!

then organized it and boxed it all!

Holiday Cheer on the layout! Quite the job, the tree has to be decorated and then put up on the layout. Tricky? Next get the Polar Express down from the attic.

Been working on a little Christmas  scene for my granddaughters.  Just something a little fun this  time of year. We all know trains are Christmas  even if we are older. Trains are so much fun when others enjoy them also.

@Leroof posted:

What did I do on my layout today? I Dismantled it!

then organized it and boxed it all!

???  😣  .........this FORUM thread is NOT what did you TO your layout. ( )

@Leroof posted:

What did I do on my layout today?I Dismantled it!

then organized it and boxed it all!

YIKES!!!

Saw your other post about your electrical problems Pierre. Fortunately the circuit breaker did it's job. Hope you can get the repairs completed quickly and get to rebuild the layout soon.

Bob

@JimJohnson posted:

Today I put the finishing touches on my gas station.

Very nice looking job!! Greg