The previous post on the reconstruction Nelson Yard showed the project at this stage.
A lot has been done since then. Lawrence installed the fascia, Fred stained Nelson Yard, and Gord has been busy installing the switches and track. Note the alternating 2 x 6s and 2 x 8s on the deck to allow the yard tracks to remain in the center of each board. Patio umbrellas have also been installed to provide shade for the Yardmasters.
The two switches off the eastern yard lead for Nelson have been installed, as has the switch for the Glen Hammond station track and passing siding. Once all the track is place, the station platform will be trimmed to fit.
The western yard lead and all the switches for the yard and engine service tracks have been installed.
All three bridges over the dry river bed are now functional, and the block house has been moved to this strategic location.
The IPP&W mainline off the steel truss bridge is in place, and a new retaining wall installed to protect the lowered grade. The roadbed for the Fallen Tree Mine spurs, behind the tree at the left, has been installed. Now the switches for it and the line across the old wooden trestle bridge to the industrial spurs at Lily across can be installed.
Henk cleared the industrial sidings at Lily which had become completely over grown since last year.
The eastern end of Nelson Yard and Glen Hammond have been enclosed with dark green vinyl lattice, except the area around the IPP&W mainline headed uphill across the steel girder bridge. This area will be stained and a tunnel portal added. A switch has been added on the mainline beyond the tunnel for a short spur to re-supply the repositioned block house. On the right of the picture is the roadbed for the two spurs for the Fallen Tree Mine.
The other side of the same short tunnel which has already been stained. Note the notch in the fascia to allow adequate clearance for tall locomotives, rolling stock, and oversized loads.
More pictures will follow as the reconstruction of the yards and surrounding areas continues.
Note the two umbrellas shown are on either side of Nelson Yard. It appears personnel may be required on both sides of the wider yard. That will make it easier for them to throw switches and uncouple cars on the Glen Hammond interchange tracks. I wonder if another crossing gate will be installed between Nelson and Glen Hammond Yard.
