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The Waterfall336 viewsSome traffic in the yard infront of the waterfall. Here a carriage waits where one day there will be a station, and the H16-44 crosses a non existant (yet) bridge.
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Rear Yard185 viewsThe profile of the rear yard has had to be changed as the turntable has been raised to allow for increased clearance requirements beneath it. The nails are height markers for the new surface which will be created with expanding foam.
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Expanding Foam185 viewsI got some expanding foam and have been using it to glue foam parts together, fill in holes, and build up the rear yard. Here is the adaptions to the upper mine area.
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Rear Yard185 viewsThe expanding foam has now been cut to shape using a saw. A very messy job, but it has resulted in a nice flat yard, meaning that trains won't roll away.
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Rear Yard Profile188 viewsAs you can see, the yard now has a nice flat profile at the same height as the turntable.
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Rear Yard Profile186 viewsHowever, the flat yard has increased the gradient leading into the yard. Fortunately the gradient is less than the max that my locos can handle.
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Rear Yard208 viewsHere the gradient up to the rear yard has been cut out to an approximate profile. This may need to change later. The cut needs to be extended on into the foam wall.
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Rear Yard185 viewsThe turntable end of the yard is being cut to the original design.
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Rear Yard185 viewsThe rear yard at the mine end has been cut out.
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Rear yard185 viewsThe rear yard has been carved out, however will have to be raised - more about that later
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Rear Yard Profile206 viewsThe entire yard is on a slope, which is far from idea, as all the trains will roll off onto the mainline.
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Coaling Tower178 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower176 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower179 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower178 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower184 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower178 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower179 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower176 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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Coaling Tower176 viewsProgress shots of the Coaling tower that will be the major scenic aspect of the rear yard.
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