Building the Andersley Western Railroad

[santafewillie]

Alan - Quite an update. I especially like the "canyon" between the Vanco buildings.

Willie

 

[tootnkumin]

I feel a video coming on.

 

[Alan Curtis]

I feel a video coming on.

Yep, about time I made some more video........

 

[montanan]

Thanks for the update and photos Alan. Saw them on my phone over the weekend and wanted to see them on a larger screen. The additional staging extension will make a big difference for operations. Well done.

 

[Alan Curtis]

[video=youtube_share;0snGAU4Q8ow]https://youtu.be/0snGAU4Q8ow[/video]

 

[Alan Curtis]

https://youtu.be/SPbjYiRryQA

 

[Alan Curtis]

[video=youtube_share;DDEvMwJKL2I]https://youtu.be/DDEvMwJKL2I[/video]

 

[Alan Curtis]

[video=youtube_share;_3CqNsQIA5s]https://youtu.be/_3CqNsQIA5s[/video]

 

[Alan Curtis]

Thanks for the update and photos Alan. Saw them on my phone over the weekend and wanted to see them on a larger screen. The additional staging extension will make a big difference for operations. Well done. View attachment 57967

Thanks Chet. Yes, it definitely has made operation much better.

 

[montanan]

Nice videos Alan. Always enjoy them. It has been interesting to have watched your layout progress into an outstanding looking layout. Plenty of switching to keep you busy. Keep the updates coming.

 

[tootnkumin]

A veritable visual feast Alan. That extra trackage has certainly opened up the range of operations.

 

[Hawkesburytrain]

Love those videos Alan, can't wait to get to that stage.

 

[Alan Curtis]

Been too long since I updated this thread! Been busy making another extension to the layout. Pictures and story shortly.

 

[montanan]

I was wondering if you were alright as I haven't seen you on the forum. Thanks for checking in and good luck on the extension. Looking forward to see what you come up with.

 

[Alan Curtis]

Finally got around to taking some pics and videos.

First a video circuit of the whole layout
[video=youtube_share;Wah44KXifOQ]https://youtu.be/Wah44KXifOQ[/video]

 

[Alan Curtis]

The left hand track is the yard lead, next is the track which will become the cement loader when I get the facility built


The new through yard


Other end of the through yard


A new searchlight signal is being installed to protect the grade crossing. A bi-colour LED is used to switch from red to green

 

[Alan Curtis]

The grade crossing, still under construction, has crossing flasher lights installed. On the far side will be a dummy set as they can not be viewed so no need to light them!



Looking from the grade crossing onto the layout. The "main line" track throughout is ballasted with "new" ballast, to make it stand out from the sidings


Looking back from the layout mtowards the new road crossing curving to the left

 

[Alan Curtis]

The changes have allowed much more variety in running. Trains can arrive/depart in both directions, representing different destinations. The original 'new' yard is now an interchange yard with the Montana Central and Burlington Northern. Can also clear the main to let a through train pass. Way freights can drop off and pick up cars in either direction.

 

[montanan]

Looking real nice Alan. It sure has expanded for what you originally had. The details are excellent. Well done.

 

[tootnkumin]

Danm! that looks good Alan.