Rails and Trails Imaging
Model RR - Laying Track
Stage one of track laying was intended to complete the lowest level and a portion of the the second level that crosses over it. The track was positioned and secured, power connections were made, running tests were completed and switch machines were tested. As this layer became covered with successive layers, accessibility becomes more limited. I discovered the risers needed to be both screwed and glued as well as the ends of the cookie-cutter track plywood underlayment. After some glued joints popped, lessons were learned early on.
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Stage 1
Stage 2
In the second stage of work, building risers to the exact clearances was more demanding. Also the placement was critical in several areas that would have multiple tracks either along side or crossing over.
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Stage 3
In stage 3, the last switch machines were installed and tested, the last tunnel entrance supports were placed, and the yard tracks in Deep River Junction (a portion of the old layout that was kept in place) were relaid to incorporate some new features, such as a passing siding and team track.
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