Coal Train Video

Sorry, nothing really new to report. I did video some coal trains running through proviso. Not really very happy with the focus though.

Track laying progress is being made at the Rochelle Global 3 Intermodal yard. Twelve out of the seventeen turnouts have been installed. I Should be able to get the remaining track installed over the next few weeks. Below are two views, one looking westbound and the second looking eastbound.

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.