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Post by keystonecrossings on Mar 10, 2014 2:37:21 GMT -8
Jeff,
The "tour" is for members only, but I am opening mine to the local public. I will post info here when we get closer. Stop by!
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Post by calzephyr on Mar 10, 2014 10:05:08 GMT -8
Lewistown Junction Main Line OperationalThe main line at Lewistown Junction is now fully operational, as well as the "upper yard" that parallels the main line. The upper yard is where main line trains interchanged with the Lewistown Junction yard. All tracks are in and all dispatcher-controlled turnouts are powered. All main line track segments are detectable and turnouts controlled via LocoNet. Development of a dispatcher panel is well underway in JMRI PanelPro and should be operational soon. Ran my M1b 4-8-2 Mountain for the first time... a beautiful sight! Took to the curves and super elevation in outstanding fashion. My attention will now turn towards WALL interlocking, Harrisburg/Enola staging, and Altoona staging. More photos are available here. An open house is scheduled for May 4th, in conjunction with the PRRT&HS annual meeting. The old PRR mainlines really looks great in model railroading. The great four track mains in many places and track work that was super heavy just is perfect in HO. Thanks for sharing the pictures. As a kid, I got to watch the PRR two track St. Louis mainline in Illinois while steam was still being used. Larry
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rickfly
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C&O transition era modeler.
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Post by rickfly on Mar 11, 2014 17:13:22 GMT -8
Nicely done. Please keep us updated.
Rick
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Post by Rockin' Rick on Mar 13, 2014 14:43:25 GMT -8
Jerry, this is really coming along nicely, good to see the progress you've made on it. Happy railroading!
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Post by thb401 on Mar 13, 2014 15:27:32 GMT -8
Awesome Jerry! Thanks for the updates and pictures. Bill
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Post by Amboy Secondary on Mar 13, 2014 19:57:12 GMT -8
Jerry, nice work. I especially like the station buildings at Lewistown. Over all it captures what I know as the Central Region.
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Post by keystonecrossings on Apr 18, 2014 16:54:21 GMT -8
Open House May 4th
The PRR Middle Division in HO scale will host its first open house in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society (PRRT&HS).
The tour is private for attendees of the annual meeting. However, I will open my model railroad to any of my readers interested in attending.
I will be open on Sunday, May 4th, from 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. I am located about halfway between York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, just off of I-83.
If you are interested in visiting, please contact me in advance for directions.
Be reminded that this is a layout very much under construction.
Thank you.
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Post by keystonecrossings on Apr 18, 2014 16:56:25 GMT -8
Window DressingWith my first open house just two weeks away, I am frantically trying to get a lot of the little details completed. One such project is the fascias, which I just completed this evening. They've all received three coats of paint, the LocoNet bus has been installed with UP5's at convenient locations, velcro throttle holders, and beverage holders (gotta keep the crews hydrated!). I'm really pleased with how it came out, and it gives a finished look to a model railroad that is very much under construction. I've also completed a repaint of the concrete floor and installation of black skirting around the layout. The benchwork design allowed for curtain rods around the perimeter, hidden by the fascia. The skirting is inexpensive black cloth that is designed for garden beds to keep weeds from growing. If they get dirty, torn, etc., you just replace it with a fresh piece. More photos here.
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Post by wmrdgfan on Apr 19, 2014 5:24:32 GMT -8
Hi Jerry... PM sent... At least I think I did!
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Post by keystonecrossings on Jun 8, 2014 4:48:29 GMT -8
Harrisburg/Enola Staging OperationalThe Pennsylvania Middle Division in HO Scale has declared Harrisburg/Enola Staging operational as of today. The staging yard begins at WALL interlocking and conjoins Altoona Staging (to come) to allow continuous run through staging. The yard is 20 tracks wide and over 20 feet long. At least one through track is operational per main line track. The foreground of the above photo shows the remaining tracks awaiting completion (WALL is to the back of the photographer). WALL interlocking is near completion. All track is in and powered. Switch machines and control will follow over the coming weeks. Altoona Staging was slated for completion this quarter, but is being delayed for concurrent construction with JACKS interlocking next quarter. However, the stairway underpass will be completed this quarter instead of next quarter. More photos available here.
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Post by riogrande on Jun 8, 2014 7:31:25 GMT -8
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Post by keystonecrossings on Jun 8, 2014 9:56:51 GMT -8
I have four inches of totally free clearance for the tracks, but a total of eight before the level above. There is some framing in the upper four inches.
The level above -- not yet built -- features a single track for most of the distance. It will be hard-fastened, but the scenery is a city scene (street running) and will have removable panels for access to staging. Staging is open to both sides as well. In the photo, the blue background panel to the left is hardboard connected by velcro and it pulls right off.
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Post by keystonecrossings on Jun 11, 2014 8:12:32 GMT -8
WALL Interlocking OperationalThe Pennsylvania Middle Division in HO Scale has declared WALL Interlocking operational as of last evening, about two weeks sooner than planned. I got on a roll and got all of the Tortoise machines wired and stationary decoders programmed and tested. WALL, which will be hidden (but accessible for maintenance), is the entry to Harrisburg/Enola staging at the east end of the railroad. Located just east of the Lewistown station, WALL takes the four track main line to 20 tracks. The view above is eastbound, with the Lewistown station at lower left. The view below is westbound, with Harrisburg/Enola staging at the bottom. Altoona Staging was slated for completion this quarter, but is being delayed for concurrent construction with JACKS interlocking next quarter. However, the stairway underpass will be completed this quarter instead of next quarter. Blog link below...
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