Today was a good day. After this really tough Winter here on ol Cape Cod the snow is finally gone and the temp hit 60 !!
I scrubbed the track down with my scotchbrite pole sander sprayed with goo gone and dipped into soapy water. It then ran my aristo track cleaner caboose and after each circuit that was washed down and the wheels of the diesel were also cleaned. on the back stretch up grade the S4 was slipping on the rails so it backed up and had to wait for the NW2 to come down for a rescue.
There will be much ballast to replace and several building roofs need attention. The next step is to get the main yard running. The electric switch machines will go back on and the turntable and engine house will be reinstalled.
Something that didn’t fare so well was my original tunnel from 2007. It was built out of plywood in the shape of a “J” and it had rcollapsed so that was torn out yesterday. I was surprised at how rotted it was. I’m not sure what will go in its place. I’m thinking of putting the track back down but trying to squeeze a 5’ diameter curve in instead of the 4’ diameter that caused the mountain route to be shut down in the first place. I’m also thinking about putting in a switchback setup to a logging camp instead but I don’t have too much room with only about 4’ by 16’.
Anyone else take advantage of the day to play trains?
