Blue Sky in Franklin Grove - Rochelle

Here's the video I promised. I finally motivated myself to paint the backdrop in Franklin Grove - Rochelle area. Here's some round-d-round action.

Quick Post of Clinton Yard

Just wanted to post a quick photo of the completed turnouts on the clinton side of theyard. Will hopefully post more pics and videos soon.

Five Turnouts for the Clinton side of the yard

I am installing five additional turnouts for the Clinton, IA side of the yard. The turnouts are built and installed. However, I still need to install the tortoise machines and do a bunch of wiring. Should have that all done by the end of next weekend. Next up on the to do list is the backdrop in the other room. Christmas vacation is coming up so should be able to make progress on that and more.

Yard Switching at Proviso Yard

Just a few minutes of video showing some switching operations at Proviso. Shows the kind of stuff I have to put up with while operating the layout.

Proviso Yard Activity

Here are some pictures of mainline and yard action in Proviso.

Six More Turnouts Installed

Building more turnouts. I think I am going to do two more and then move on to something else for a while. I'm getting burned out on building turnouts. I did add six more to complete the Proviso end of the yard. I still need to do six more to complete the Clinton side, three more for Proviso/Clinton industries and twelve more for the engine facilities. That's not to mention bunches more for Rochelle and Global III. Oh well. After two more turnouts, I think I work on the Rochelle backdrop and then completely scenic the Rock River crossing between Nelson and Franklin Grove.

Commander Data builds a turnout

Just for fun, I made a video that condenses 42 minutes of work into 3 minutes. Would be nice if I could build em this fast. I know have 69 turnouts completed. I think I will do 2 more and than take a break from building turnouts for a while. I finally getting burned out on them.