2017

IMG_4220 The view of all three backdrop levels below the left 'wing'. Notice how the middle level is fairly dark in the corner.
1 The view of all three backdrop levels below the left 'wing'. Notice how the middle level is fairly dark in the corner.
IMG_4219 The view of all three backdrop levels below the right 'wing'. Notice how the middle level is fairly dark in the corner.
2 The view of all three backdrop levels below the right 'wing'. Notice how the middle level is fairly dark in the corner.
IMG_4217 The right side upper level 'wing'.
3 The right side upper level 'wing'.
IMG_4216 The left side upper level 'wing'.
4 The left side upper level 'wing'.
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IMG_4213 Jan 1 2017 - After I spray painted some white 'haze' and removed the plastic sheets.
7 Jan 1 2017 - After I spray painted some white 'haze' and removed the plastic sheets.
IMG_4224 Jan 2 2017 - I installed LED strip lights for the middle level under the upper level 'wings'. This is the right side wing.
8 Jan 2 2017 - I installed LED strip lights for the middle level under the upper level 'wings'. This is the right side wing.
IMG_4225 And the left side wing. I also added a short light strip for the lower level corner as there had been a dark spot there previously.
9 And the left side wing. I also added a short light strip for the lower level corner as there had been a dark spot there previously.
IMG_4226 I am starting the cut and dry place the 3/4
10 I am starting the cut and dry place the 3/4" plywood sub-roadbed for the upper level track.
IMG_4228 There is a passing track on the mainline in the left 'wing'. The radii of the large curve area is 42
11 There is a passing track on the mainline in the left 'wing'. The radii of the large curve area is 42" (mainline) and 44 1/4" (passing track).
20170105_065218 There are three #8 turnouts along here (farthest to nearest: passing track return, helper engine pocket (for designated helper climb district), and Cache Valley...
12 There are three #8 turnouts along here (farthest to nearest: passing track return, helper engine pocket (for designated helper climb district), and Cache Valley Branch line turnout.)
20170105_065148 Jan 5 2017 - I am starting to install WS faom roadbed for the upper level mainline and passing track.
13 Jan 5 2017 - I am starting to install WS faom roadbed for the upper level mainline and passing track.
IMG_4230 The upper return loop is at elevation 82
14 The upper return loop is at elevation 82" above the room floor and 52" above the center platform floor.
IMG_4231 Jan 9 2017 - Construction of the upper level return loop subroadbed is complete.
15 Jan 9 2017 - Construction of the upper level return loop subroadbed is complete.
IMG_4233 The upper return loop and staging tracks will have exactly the same turnout ladder configuration as the lower level return loop (mainline around the outside and...
16 The upper return loop and staging tracks will have exactly the same turnout ladder configuration as the lower level return loop (mainline around the outside and 5 stagiung tracks on the inside).
IMG_4234 There will be large agricultural facilities and small town (Franklin Idaho) 5
17 There will be large agricultural facilities and small town (Franklin Idaho) 5" above the upper return loop track.
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IMG_4236 The 'Nightingale Gray' paint is still drying.
19 The 'Nightingale Gray' paint is still drying.
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