Ivy, VA roadbed

Homasote spline installed at the new location for Ivy, VA. The siding on the aisle side is the Westvaco Pulpwood location. The siding into the backdrop is for the grocery warehouse located away from the mainline. Since the building is not visible from the mainline, it will not be modeled, but the hidden siding will hold about 3 boxcars.

Cocoa Beach Meet

One of these years I'm going to go to this event...I've been down there for work on the weekend of or the weekend after for the past 7 years!

One year I had time, but we're 2 hours away and only have 5 hours of free time - That won't work.

So as I have in the past, I enjoy seeing all the great models on my computer screen. Thanks to Dave Hussey for posting these - Thought I'd share the link.

http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/cocoa13&page=all

Waynesboro C&O station in 1984

Mainline Modeler did a great series on Waynesboro, VA many years ago. One thing I wish the series had was pictures of the C&O station before it was torn down in 1986. Watching TV and surfin the web for pics and found these taken in July 31 1984. this is exactly how I will need to model the station. Should be fun!

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2982024

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2982022

Great pic at Afton, VA (CSX)

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3293673

Helix update

Helix progress

Level one track completed, level two cork down and sanded. Another 3/4 turn and its testing time!

Helix progress