Progress continues on phase two. This is the first part that will give the railroad a reverse loop. I now have about 200′ of rail laid and ballasted. I also added the ties for a future switch that will be … Continue reading →
This is a really cool video. There is also a great transfer table.
Continue reading →Tomorrow is the George Lovett Memorial Fall Blow-down Meet (NO Food – Soda Only). It looks like it will be a chilly day, so dress warm. For directions click here. Usually someone is there by 9 am and will probably be running until … Continue reading →
Today I made more headway. I managed to complete another 40′ and also one rail on another 40′. So tomorrow, I can finish what was begun and go on. Here are a few pics.
Continue reading →Yesterday, may dad and I cut 59 – 16′ 2×4’s for ties. Today, I restarted drilling one track screw in 240 ties, and laid them out along the new extension rail to ease the construction process. Later, I completed about … Continue reading →
On August 31st, I posted my last extension update. Today, I began clearing and grading part of the extension – the Mountain Division. I did a walk through with a time lapse video. This part of the extension will add … Continue reading →
After some reworking of the original plan, I have begun Phase 2. The track now has 1,750′ of main line. The first part of phase 2 will add another 400′, making a reverse look and double tracking part of the main … Continue reading →
Waushakum Live Steamers annual meet weekend August 28, 29 & 30. For more info and directions, click here.
Continue reading →This is a really cool video of how the railroads weld rail.
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