I finally have my plans updated.
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Blue Creek and Warrior RW, circa 1950's
Description: The BC&W is a fictitious railway system located in the Southern Appalachian mountain region. Construction began November, 2003 and now with 95% of track down, 75% of Industry in place, 30% town construction, 50% of scenery, 10% of detailing. Expected completion: No hurry!
Levels: 3
Roads: Southern, GM&O, L&N, N&W, BC&W
Scale: HO, DCC
Power: Digitrax Chief 8 amp
Track: Atlas Flex, Code 83
Total Track: ~1000
Turnouts: Walthers Shinohara, Atlas, (4's, 5's, 6's)
Total Turnouts: 135
Turnout Control: Lenz LS150 for mainlines, and manual for yards/sidings
Signals: Future plans call for ABS with Digitrax and Railroad&Co
Benchwork: Open Grid, 16" ctr., using 1x4's with 2x4 legs, diagonal bracing.
Subroadbed: 1/2" plywood, BC
Locomotives: Steam and Diesel, 19 total, 17 with sound.
Rolling Stock: ~250 mixed
Passenger Service: 1-GM&O, 2-Southern, 1-L&N
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Scenery: The layout is about half mountains and half foothills country with loads of trees, rock formations, and rural scenery. There are 4 main towns/cities with several settlements.
Industry: Heavy industry is mostly located near town areas while medium and small can be found throughout the layout. They include: lumber, coal, steel, coke, petroleum, machinery man'f., furniture, WHISKEY, warehousing, and etc.