Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Trackwork and Running - Who needs a Big Boy?


As part of the work needed to allow running on both main tracks, and all station tracks, insulated gaps are needed to break up the long main line into smaller blocks. I know I should have done this during construction, but wasn't aware of the impact of the Peco Electrofrog turnouts on the conduction of electricity, nor appreciated how much simpler it would have been to use them, instead of cutting and filling gaps.


Live and learn...


But did some any way, and spent some time running a train or two. Everyone I know has, wants, or would like a Big Boy and/or a Challenger. Why? It's only one locomotive, and it's used by one rail road on one specific piece of the line. And it's that least favorite rail road (lol). Look at what five GP7s can do, and IMHO, with more style. This one is submitted for your entertainment:




Until next time....