Phase Two Progress to December 2016

The benchwork for Phase II consists of eight individual modules, each  approximately 6' (1830mm) long. They have been designed to be disconnected from the main layout and if necessary moved as individual modules to a new location.

This benchwork is complete and has been painted a mud Brown colour. The modules lay on top of an independent "L Girder" framework, with adjustable legs.

Each module will be protected by its own NCE circuit breaker and will be numbered as Power Districts 4 to 11. Power Districts 1 to 3 are fixed modules comprising of the Return Loops (PD1), Main Line (PD2), Golden Branch (PD2a), Golden Loop (PD2b), Ralston Branch (PD2c) and the Glenwood Springs and Duckunder connection (PD3).

2017 Action

1. Installation of the BUS wiring and NCE circuit breakers for Power Districts 5 to 12 (Modules 1 to 8).
2. Tracklaying of the 5 tracks making up the Joint Line return loop.
3. Completion of the 5 track Joint Line loop, including the installation of 8 SEEP point motors.
4. Installation of the two main lines (UP/CB&Q & D&RGW) from the Joint Line loop to Glenwood Springs and the 7 track return loop.
5. DCC wiring to the track BUS of the Joint Line return loop and the two main lines.

Initial 2017 Goals

1. Installation of the Denver Union Terminal trackage.