Once B-side main staging is operational, I'll need to quit pro-
crastinating and install the progress/occupancy detectors in the
helix and staging lead tracks. I'd rather do that before I bury
the helix under more roadbed and the backdrop. After the de-
tectors and electronics are in place it'll be time to extend the
mainline about a mile down-grade from Oakhill to Bear Creek
and get the yard in Bear Creek started.
From there track will go around the end of the peninsula to
Junction City, passing the river area and Browning before head-
ing down the helix to the main staging area.
Things are getting exciting! Is
that smell the sweet aroma of
a golden spike?
13
13: New staging level roadbed was needed to access
the new, aisle-side turnout locations. The track in this
area should be complete by the time you read this.
The new,
easy access,
staging throat
The old staging
throat
Awful location
for a turnout!
New staging
roadbed
B-side staging
tracks
A-side staging
tracks on the
other side of
the peninsula
17" railhead
to railhead
clearance
Up the Creek Column - 8
MRH-Jul 2013
