So by mid to late September, the tables were built and stuff moved to the side. So what’s the first thing you want to do once that’s done? RUN TRAINS! I mean, it had been at least a year since I had run trains. I had to dismantle the layout at the old house once it went up for sale. That was mid-2019. So I really was psyched for this. Amazingly enough, I was able to run a loop of about 80 feet with only one electrical connection. Thank you Atlas track! Look at that diesel go!
I selected a Southern RR diesel to run. I have a weak spot in my heart for the Southern RR because I did a lot of work for them in the 1970’s. They were great people, who hated passenger trains and Amtrak.
You can see a number of buildings behind the track and the amusement park at the far end. That’s the approximate placement for the park and those buildings. Obviously, as of last September, they were looking for their spots and how to get wired in. But as we moved into October, Florida began to beckon and the need to stay in the northeast diminished without York. So this is about where the layout ended when I went to Florida last Fall.
More to come, including info on the WALL OF HATS!
Gerry
