Wow. it's been a challenge getting the track laid across the West Why. Keeping the track centers right on while working the Dbl Slips and turnouts into the mix was a tedious process.
But I made progress slowly. Having only a few hours here and there, the last week, has at least allowed me to bite off only small chunks at a time.
I started from the joiner track at the left side of the West Why and worked from the inside out. Having this inside track straight and on center line was critical as the next three outer tracks would be
checked off of this one. Getting the slips and turnouts in the right spot was a bit of trial and error. I wanted this track to as flat and straight as I could get it, because if it isn't, and we have problems
when it's running, I'll hear about it. No Pressure!
Here's a view from the west end as I'm knee deep into it. One thing I'm working on now is to place tools across the tracks when I put them down. I've been spending more time looking for that
&^%$$# file, or nail set then actually laying track. Use a tool, move it to the right, set it across the tracks or cork
Here's the completed lower track on the West Why from the left side. It took a bit to get this far. The Tortoise Switch Machines are lined up to be installed next.
Here's the right end of the West Why where it will join with the East Why. I'm using PC board strips at the joint to eliminate joiner track. I used them at the joint with the Yard Throat also.
This will require a real positive and careful alinement issue when all three sections are assembled. I think I have the answer, and I'll address that before I separate the modules.
Looking back to the left side at the junction track. My MOW cars are sitting on the Blue line waiting their next move.
I still have to install the Kato bridge and one section of track on the Green line. I'll attach that next, then do all the PC board end joints at the same time.
In the above photo, it all looks nice and neet.
This is where everything ended up, on the East Why. I hope to get some time to dive into this mess soon. I did get two new rail nippers, and it made a big difference.
The one pair is the short stubby kind that you can reach right down while the track is in place and make a nice clean cut. I know you can do that with the
standard nipper, but it looked like a good idea, and they work great when you need to fit a piece in between turnouts or wand to nip the ends off at the joint.
Thanks for looking. and I'll take any and all words of encouragement, comments, suggestions, thoughts or insults
Greg O.
