A year's end treat for you all: On a cool, sunny morning in September 1994, the first SQ-555 westbound stack train moves across the Onondaga Cutoff on its way to interchange for the trip west to Chicago and Seattle. This was the first meet between two NYS&W trains on the Cutoff, as SY-1 was ready to leave the yard on the left at the same time. The sounds of a typical operating session are worth hearing, too - best heard with headphones or a sub-woofer!
Progress is continuing on the Island Extension yard,
where Phase II of the project is moving along well. All track is in
place, and after a few tweaks this addition will really help capacity
for 'offline' movements during operating sessions. Next steps will be
to drop feeder wires to each piece of rail, and add ground-throw switch
machines for crews to use to throw turnouts.
Here's an overview of the new yard area with the final track curing under weights:
And a general view of the dispacher/trainmaster area with the new yard above:
As
2014 draws to a close, I want to thank each of you that reads this blog
and let you all know how much I appreciate your enthusiasm and
support. I feel this is a hobby that celebrates community and you all
are the community that brings this layout to life! Best wishes to you
all in the new year, and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all!
~RGDave
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