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

1-24-17
Curves getting fitted for fascia

1-27-17
MN&S Junction all taped up


2-1-2017
Curves with fascia and throttle plates


2-3-2017
Cork going down on curve module

2-8-17
Layout back together and track is being layed on the curve

Kimbles Viaduct

2-22-17

Looking-at-switch-heater-for-MNS-junction

2-24-17
Done with adding dirt to MN&S junction

3-1-17
Painting asphalt on MN&S junction

3-7-17
Finishing-up-the-asphalt-and-concrete on MN&S junction

3-11-17
Road update on MN&S junction


3-20-17
Getting ready to ballast track on MN&S junction


4-7-17
Ballasting started on MN&S junction


Scenery update on Dakaota junction


Tortoise installed on wedge turnout


4-12-17
Ballasting continues on MN&S junction

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

The first meeting of Fall semester we set up the Progressive rail Airlake modules




Sam has been working on the MNS Junction scenery


Ballasting asphalt plant module

Nokomis mill - wiring track

More soon!
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