M&O Under Construction

24 Oct 2002

The layout is still in a perpetual state of construction. Here are some of the latest efforts under way.

The approach to the western end of the layout yard. Here the main splits into two sections. The main continues along the front of the bench work to hidden staging at the base of the stairs (not yet built)

The inner track is the beginning of the yard throat. I also transition from Code 83 to Code 55, which is a mixture of Atlas and Micro Engineering.

The high line is the old  B&O main which continues around the room, eventually ending up at the eastern yard.. This loop allows for continuous running.
Another view of the western end of the layout. The yard is all code 55, some hand built and some Atlas turnouts. I will probably replace all the hand built with Atlas #7 or higher # if and when when they become available.
This is a corner section, a continuance of the B&O main line. To the right of the picture is the origional MARRS module, which I have no incorporated into the layout permanently. This is also the location for the Digitrax command station .. hence all the wires.
Around the corner, the track goes back to single main, then disapears into the tunnel, where it goes into a hidden (eventually) downgrade single track 1.5% grade to the eastern  (Baltimore) yard. This area will be a lumber mill complex.
This is a part of the Baltimore yard area, under construction. The trunouts are mainly #7 hand laid. Track is all code 55.
Tunnel which goes to a 1 loop helix that allows the trains to access the B&O main for west bound direction.
Some more of the Baltimore yard under construction. I've started  to scenic portions. The retaining walls are cast from foam masters out of Durhams Watter Putty.