KOOLJOCK,
I was happiest when I was building my new layout. Then I was set off course by the number of items that came in needing repairs. I have as large a layout as space will allow.
The detailing supplies are under the layout waiting to be applied section by section. The Grand Central Gems Lodgepole pines and Redwood trees, the Atlas O Signals partially installed are waiting. The upper level to the Rotary Coal Unloader needs to be finished.
I have revisions to make on the lower level that became apparent after running the layout. I wanted to use the series of Atlas O Double Slip Switches that look great, but are highly impractical for my limited freight yard. I need to make sure function wins over design elements. One single Pratt Bridge needs to move back two more inches to accommodate the swinging boiler of the Big Boy and other articulated engines. All the best planning, often needs changes as the layout begins operating.
I included a video made when I worked on my 86' Boxcars, oiling the kinematic coupler slides and attempting to get them to move freely and not derail the car(s). The video pans across my layout as it is currently. I need a few access points near the yard on the large table.
I don't know about my CMO, but my BLT is really delicious. Nothing makes everything better like bacon.
Sincerely, John Rowlen
