Conrail Windsor St Yard (York PA) Engineering Report

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I can't decide if the scene begs for a thicker tree line, or at minimum a painted (or realistic) background to add depth (the white is no longer neutralizing IMO and is turning into a scene detractor).  The real reason for this nitpick is the landscape shot reveals it (in a tighter shot it is not an issue I am sure). 

Oh yeah, without a doubt. Resolving that is high on my todo list.
I'm thinking both is the solution: more underbrush and a photo backdrop too.

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Now that the MMMT has passed through, I got some more scenery done at CP Loucks between Hanover Junction and the main yard.

Everything was still wet here:

[DeltaBravo]

Looking good Ed, can't wait to see it in person.

[Lemosteam]

Still diggin' those signals!   

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Still diggin' those signals!   

They're the finest signals my laser printer can make!

I've got a couple Alkem ones to assemble, but beyond that I'm not sure what I'm gonna do. I'd love to have them all be operational, but at $300/interlocking, that's making me nervous.

[Rich_S]

Ed, What are all the rings in the gauge of your track?

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Ed, What are all the rings in the gauge of your track?

Obstacles!

Actually, they're just some push pins I was using to hold the track in place while glue dried.

[Ian MacMillan]

$300 an interlocking... it's completely worth it once you see em in action!

[jpec]

What he said ^^^

That NTRAK module at Altoona with the fully functioning PRR signals was drool-worthy...

Jeff

[Rich_S]

Actually, they're just some push pins I was using to hold the track in place while glue dried.

Ed, That is unique, I've been using T pins my entire life. What is the Brand name of your push pins?  Also the cross-over on a curve looks fantastic, two thumbs up 

[DeltaBravo]

Here are a few shots of my B&O EM1 pulling a coal drag on Ed's layout.

[davefoxx]

That's hawt!

DFF

[soo]

Love the winter season...Do you plan on doing piles of snow, like on the Alagash?

Looks great like always!!

Cya
Y-it

[basementcalling]

I think I remember seeing a track plan someplace. Anyone know what page?

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Ed, That is unique, I've been using T pins my entire life. What is the Brand name of your push pins?  Also the cross-over on a curve looks fantastic, two thumbs up 

They came from Michaels. I forget the brand name though.

They have a huge variety:
http://www.michaels.com/jewelry-findings/eye-and-head-pins/809188164


Oh, and that crossing? It's handy, and it worked out pretty well, but it's still a bit problematic operationally. I think it's mostly because I haven't been able to glue the track on the bridge down yet (can't do that until the piers are done) and there is a bit of a kink.

It's definitely a "slow speed" crossover, but I'm glad it was able to fit!