I'm writing this as I hear a CSX freight passing by our house on the Camden Line towards Baltimore.
Big progress on the layout! I was able to finally get all of the track pieces in place, risers, bridges, and bridge placeholders. I'm really like the shape the layout is taking. I haven't been able to run any trains yet, but I'm hoping to have some power running to the pike tomorrow. Here are some pics of everything in place.
My next project is going to be wiring. Before I start drilling holes and running wires under the layout, I'm going to draw out a good schematic on where each drop is going to happen, and the direction of them going to the to be designed control panel. I'll be running DCS via the WTIU, whenever they ship from MTH. I don't have the system yet, but I'm planning with that in mind. I'd love to see some suggestions / pictures of wiring panels and some best practices. Wiring terrifies me, but I really want to do it right (and be super organized in doing it). I think I've got the majority of my supplies in. I just need to get some wire strippers and terminal blocks.
