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I like that it’s not too crowded and running the tracks at an angle not only stretches the run but looks much more appealing too. I might try to lengthen the passing siding a bit if possible but otherwise two thumbs up!

Nice work!

Yikes, that will drive a guy nuts for sure! Sounds like you’re going thru things systematically tho, hope you work it out. I know nothing of the Tony’s CB's, I use the NCE switch8’s with my tortoises.

Caught a trio of GP40-2’s approaching the East Bennett yard switch. Looks like this one skipped the weathering shop, 🤔…

Um, yeah… we’re going to need pictures when you’re done please! 😊

Transition plugs, cool! To the right you can see some compromise bars as well.

I’m not a steam guy but I’d imagine you can add any tender you like if the pickup wire/plug matches? Someone will come along with the correct info I’m sure. Why did the locomotive need to sit on a pillow? Because it had a tender behind!

Try test leads with alligator clips or just a length of wire to jump the rail joints where the loco stops. Sometimes even just a screwdriver or such pressed against the joint will show you where the issue lies. Wish you luck!

When I get that loud hollow growling sound it’s usually because SWMBO found a price tag. Seriously tho ballasting does make a more “solid connection” so to speak with the wheels and the layout base. Removing the rock you discovered from contacting the rail will help.

Just catching up again Smoke. Cribbing looks great so far, and glad the leg isn’t bothering you so much!

I was going to guess Akane but that valve wheel on the front doesn’t match anything I’ve found. Do the tender axles have cams or split pickups?

Looks great! That’s about a perfect amount of grime for me. Seeing these reminds me of the days when if you found two or more cars with different road numbers you’d snag them quick. And end lettering too, gold back in the day!

Yup that’s where the bell should be, in this photo you can see the engineer checking to see if it’s still there…

Easy enough to patch when the time comes, just sayin' 😝

You can also dial down the top speed to just under Mach III should the throttle max out. I found out once that push pins just don’t work as good as you’d think! 🙄

Or 3. Modify the wall. Okay that’s a bit drastic I’ll admit but I’ve seen it done.

That sucks, it’s a beautiful locomotive tho!

Surprisingly this is the only picture of boxcars I have, taken at the previous version of the paper mill.