Changes are coming, help on the way

I continue to have power problems, but have contacted a DCC expert, Brian Post, here in St. Louis who is going to help. It will be great to get trains running, and a great morale boost to get busy.

I have once again decided to make this a two-level railroad, since I have gotten quite interested in operations, and simplky need a larger railroad to do that effectively. Impetus for this move has been visiting Bob Buschart's two-level railroad and seeing how I can combine my present helix with some long 1.67% grade elevation changes to give me a lower level of about 30 inches off the floor. His lower level works quite well and I am committed to doing it.

Once I get trains running (hopefully this weekend) and start building again, I'll get more photo evidence posted. Thank you for your patience.

Back from trip, hospital stay

I'm back to working on the railroad after returning from the private railroad car trip to Washington D.C. and back. But first, an update. Photos above, from top to bottom and all from the vestibule of the Cimarron River, are departing the nation's capitol, just after having passed through the Sand Patch PA tunnel, and leaving Chicago's Union Station with the former Sears Tower rising in the background. It was a great trip, but four days later, I landed in the hospital for three days. But, I'm home now, walking increasing distances very day, dieting religiously, and losing weight. It's back to the Paducah & Lake Erie Railroad in the basement.