Monday, March 31, 2008

Brought down all the cars from the upper loop.

The yard loop has some troubles.
1) The Steam locomotive does not like crossing the milk platform. Yaws crazily and stalls.
2) More roadbed is needed
3) Clearance is a big problem on the south end of the curb.
4) A good option may be to take out the second 1/2 uncoupling track and shorten this section. The uncoupling track could work well on the middle siding. Need to look at operational issues. the south siding is just right to park the diesel. More temptation to make an engine shed here.
I am not sure how the geometry of the loop would change if I shorten it up. I suspect things will improve.
5) wiring changes are need for the uncoupling track for the north siding. Color codes need to match. I need to procure some more 18 ga. green wire.

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