Here is what I have been up to one handed so to speak after surgery Monday to remove cartilage and scar tissue from 20 year old carpal tunnel surgery. I thought this little project could be done this winter while facing 2 surgeries.
It is my Phase 1 of the layout described in OGR Run 275 by Ken Hoganson. I will cut in two more turnouts for the inside loop and then a couple of sidings later when funds permit buying the extra Fastrack switches. I have an MTH NYC Hudson upgraded to PS2 on the point of the freight. And yes, I am getting used to the DCS system, and love it so far. I show a variety of freight cars by MTH, Lionel, Atlas-O, and Weaver.
i had my MTH N&W Y6b on the track, and it makes it around the curves fine. Then I threw a drive rod, and had to get my daughter to help me switch locomotives. I recovered the parts, but see I will have to wait for the hand to heal some more before I can put it back together. I guess while I am at it I should check the thing over before running again.
Please note in the last frame the Woodland Scenics Ethyl's Service Station is under new ownership. It is being renamed Patrick's in honor of Patrick H, because I purchased it from him when he tore down his fabulous layout. Patrick was sharp enough to notice that I live about an hour from him, and invited me to two open houses where I met the wonderful guys from the Pittsburgh area. Thanks Patrick!!
