Donald, Thanks for your kind comments. Yes it takes some serious perseverance to keep going on these large projects. Building it in "removable" modules seems to help break it down into digestible steps.....
Only reason I have so much time this year is due a really bad slip and fall accident back in February.... Completely tore 3 out 4 roto-cuff tendons off and dislocated one of the 2 bicep tendons in my right arm. Short story, I am not restoring any historic wood windows as I work alone, and getting constant delays by the health insurance provider who finds a reason to sit on every referral for specialist care.
Anyway, finally got major repair surgery scheduled by a competent sports medical surgeon in Boston, for mid July...
So, I am really thankful for this model RR hobby or I'd be going completely nuts keeping myself occupied. I can't do heavy construction work, but I can do model building projects, do almost any scenery work, as long as I don't get my arm too far from my hip or over my head..
I am not far behind you, Donald, turning 60 this year, and yes I am determined to be able to run trains on a completed main line hopefully by early to middle of next year.... Lost almost a decade with divorce, family illness challenges with my parents, Life's challenges !!!!.
Still have about 130 feet of main line to build all of it at 1.25% grades so the lower and upper level meet and they become one long 240+ foot main. I will add one more "interchange" with another RR and about 4 long hidden storage spurs for passenger trains.
Thanks also to GG1MAN, Mark, Mike, Dave & John for the positive feedback....
