Ric; like me, you are always looking for ways of enhancing the railroad. We will never have “Finished” railroads. We grow with our pikes and will never get bored with them.
Operation does this to us, and keeps the hobby alive. I often pity those that choose to just run in circles, but it is their choice. They never get to enjoy the fun of constantly looking at better ways to help our railroads provide new yards, sidings, destinations, and scenic highlights.
As you know, the IPP&W keeps growing, and improving…yes the roadbed is complete now, from Rat Portage to Bell. It has been named the Fern Valley Subdivision. Rail will be layed within the week, if I know Gord, and his ways…!! (Maybe two weeks, if he can be enticed into tasting a few bheers…!!!)
Looks like the KV RWY will be seeing new trackage soon too…