Before actually starting to wire the blocks, I thought I would use a dual detector at the junction of two block. Upon starting the wiring process, I realized that for this size layout and shape that grouping a number of block detectors in several select areas would work better. That is, it would be easier to wire and more accessible.

When the track was laid most of the blocks were determined with the idea of being able to automatically run a few track by computer. No knowing exactly what works best for automation there was a lot of guess work in determining the blocks. If more blocks are required as some later date there should no problem in adding them.

Painted area on the facia that had not been painted and some other areas that had been scraped. Also painted the area where the dehumidifier will be located.

It has been well over a year since the model railroad project started. The benchwork has been completed and today all the main line track has been laid. This includes the temporary main line track on the rollout section in front of the mechanical room door. The plan is at some point the temporary track on the rollout section will be replace with bridges.