The layout started the year with modules being reworked and some went on the road to a show!
1-7-17
Kimbles, 221 and Wabash yard traveled to Menomonie, WI
![Menomonie Free-mo setup Menomonie Free-mo setup](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/menomonie-img_20170107_105737w.jpg)
1-24-17
Curves getting fitted for fascia
![Curves facelift Curves facelift](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/curves-facelift_2017_01_24.jpg)
1-27-17
MN&S Junction all taped up
![MNS Junction taped up](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/mns-taped-up.jpg)
![MNS Junction taped up MNS Junction taped up](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/mns-taped-up2.jpg)
2-1-2017
Curves with fascia and throttle plates
![Fascia on curve Fascia on curve](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/fascia-on-curve_2017_02_01.jpg)
![Fascia on curve Fascia on curve](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/fascia-on-curve2_2017_02_01.jpg)
2-3-2017
Cork going down on curve module
![Corked curve Corked curve](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/curved-corked_2017_02_03.jpg)
2-8-17
Layout back together and track is being layed on the curve
![Layout back together again Layout back together again](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/layout-back-together-after-menomonie.jpg)
Kimbles Viaduct
![Kimbles Kimbles](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/kimbles-at-umtc-after-menomonie.jpg)
2-22-17
![Adding soil to MN&S juction Adding soil to MN&S juction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/adding-soil-to-mns-juction.jpg)
Looking-at-switch-heater-for-MNS-junction
![Looking at switch heater for MNS junction Looking at switch heater for MNS junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/looking-at-switch-heater-for-mns-junction.jpg)
2-24-17
Done with adding dirt to MN&S junction
![Done with adding dirt to MN&S junction Done with adding dirt to MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/done-with-dirt-2017_02_24.jpg)
3-1-17
Painting asphalt on MN&S junction
![Painting asphalt on MN&S junction Painting asphalt on MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/painting-asphalt_2017_03_01.jpg)
3-7-17
Finishing-up-the-asphalt-and-concrete on MN&S junction
![Finishing up asphalt on MN&S junction Finishing up roads on MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/finishing-up-the-asphalt-and-concrete_2017_03_07.jpg)
3-11-17
Road update on MN&S junction
![Road update on MN&S junction Road update on MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/mns-road-work.jpg)
![Road update on MN&S junction Road update on MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/mns-road-work2.jpg)
3-20-17
Getting ready to ballast track on MN&S junction
![Getting ready to ballast track on MN&S junction Getting ready to ballast track on MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/getting-ready-to-ballast-track-on-mns-junction.jpg)
![Getting ready to ballast track on MN&S junction Getting ready to ballast track on MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/getting-ready-to-ballast-track-on-mns-junction2.jpg)
4-7-17
Ballasting started on MN&S junction
![Ballast started on MN&S junction track Ballast started on MN&S junction track](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/ballast-bandit-img_2017_04_07_02.jpg)
![Ballast started on MN&S junction track Ballast started on MN&S junction track](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/ballast-bandit-img_2017_04_07.jpg)
Scenery update on Dakaota junction
![Scenery update on Dakaota junction Scenery update on Dakaota junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/dakota-junction-scenery-coming-together-img_2017_04_07.jpg)
![Scenery update on Dakaota junction Scenery update on Dakaota junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/dakota-junction-scenery-coming-together-img_2017_04_07_02.jpg)
Tortoise installed on wedge turnout
![Dakota juction wedge with tortoise installed Dakota juction wedge with tortoise installed](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/dakota-juction-wedge-with-tortoise-installed-img_2017_04_07.jpg)
![Dakota junction wedge wiring for tortoise Dakota junction wedge wiring for tortoise](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/dakota-junction-wedge-wiring-for-tortoise-img_2017_04_07.jpg)
4-12-17
Ballasting continues on MN&S junction
![Ballasting continuing on MN&S junction Ballasting continuing on MN&S junction](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/ballasting-continuing-on-mns-junction.jpg)
5-4 to 5-7-17
Modules on the move again! Weekend show at Saint Paul Union Depot (SPUD)
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Modules being setup | Running first trains 5-5-17 |
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Brian bringing his Amtrak train into the yard | UMTC scrap train approching Dakota Junction |
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8-15-17
Installing wooden ties under the handlaid curved turnout
![Adding wooden ties Adding wooden ties](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/files/media/adding-wooden-ties_20170815.jpg)
The first meeting of Fall semester we set up the Progressive rail Airlake modules
![Airlake 1](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/Airlake1.jpg)
![Airlake 2](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/Airlake2.jpg)
![Airlake 3](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/Airlake3.jpg)
![Airlake 4](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/Airlake4.jpg)
Sam has been working on the MNS Junction scenery
![mns junction scenery](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/MNS-junction-scenery.jpg)
![MNS junction scenery 2](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/MNS-junction-scenery2.jpg)
Ballasting asphalt plant module
![Ballasting asphalt plant module](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/Ballasting-Asphalt-plant-module.jpg)
Nokomis mill - wiring track
![Nokomis mill - wiring track](/sites/rrclub.umn.edu/files/2022-05/Nokomis-mill-wiring-track.jpg)
More soon!
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