The turnback loop is completed for the second time; first time I hadn't drilled a hole in the benchwork for the switch machine wire and when I attempted to fix that, ruined the #6 that was there. $17 later at Chesterfield Hobbies for another #6, it is back together and working.
Have the first half of loop #1 on the helix glued together; going to start laying roadbed and track this week.
I've finished up the turnouts for the yard ladder and I'm waiting on a #8 double slip to complete the A/D tracks.
Op Session/Debug in going to be January still.
Couple of quick pictures:
New #6 on the reverse loop
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More Tortoises; this pair sits on a crossover, they are wired to throw simultaneously. I'm now about halfway through my 3rd 12 pack. (Yes, my wallet still hurts!)
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Beginning of the helix
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