Track crew has been busy

The track crew has been busy laying the mainline from Ivy, VA to Mechum's Creek Bridge and plans call for them to continue in Crozet, VA very soon. Peco code 83 is being used on the mainline and passing sidings. Micro Engineering code 70 is being used for sidings.

This photo shows the siding at Mechum's Creek for a small feed & fertilizer dealer.

This photo shows Ivy, VA. The siding in the right goes off scene to a grocery warehouse. On the left is the siding for Westvaco pulpwood loading facility.

Looking westbound at Ivy, VA

Weighing the fleet

Since the Mountain Subdivision is the host to Westbound empty coal trains, I needed to add weight to these great Bowser 100 Ton cars. Lead shot and Canopy Glue to the rescue. Each car is now just over 4 ounces, almost to NMRA Standard. Next step - Weathering..

1920 Sanborn Maps - Charlottesville, VA

Sanborn Maps - 1920

Another from Trumbull Photography - Charlottesville

Several of these building still exist today along the tracks. Can't wait for him to release more from this collection.

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Well I guess I missed a April update....

Completed tasks lately:

Backdrop is 95% primed and painted.
Roadbed from Ivy, VA to Waynesboro, VA is in and complete.
Started wiring feeders in helix.
Sub-fascia installed in several parts.

Photos to come soon.

And one more from Trumball Photography

Charlottesville Yard Aerial View 1960's

From one of my favorite sites: Trumball Photography
http://charlottesvillethenandnow.blogspot.com/