Mainline roadbed is in (top photo), and ready for track, which starts tomorrow. You're looking down the longest (about 27') straight, that includes a couple of tunnels and two coal-loading facilities. Past the monster post, which has been an absolute #@$%?&# to work around, the railroad does a 90-degree right and runs about 14' to the helix, a work in progress. The second photo is of a truly ugly kink on the helix, and all work has stopped on that helix until track doctor David James shows up Friday and works some magic. More photos tomorrow, of track work, and hopefully of a smooth track on the helix. I should mention that to glue down the foam roadbed and the track, I am using an adhesive caulk with silicone, which is fast drying and precludes the need to use pins or tacks to hold the roadbed and track in place until dry. It's the first time I've used the product and I think I like it.
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