As long as the track has not actually been laid the Denver’s RailRoads track plan is open to change! The latest change is the moving of Module 12 down by about 18″ giving an aisle space of about 3′ (1m) all the way around the module. A large area of 4m x 1.8m (12′ x 5′) has also been created in the Prospect Junction area. Although I am tempted to add more track I do not intend to do so, or at least not before the current track is laid as planned. Having said that, the movement of Module 12 to increase the aisle space between Modules 11 and 12 has resulted in an increase of 11″ – 21″ to the tracks departing Bond for Glenwood Springs and for the passing siding going into Gore Canyon. This siding, or passing track, can now hold 36 40′ freight cars, 2 Locomotives and a Caboose.

Given that the Winter Park to Granby passing track can hold a 48 car train my goal of running trains of around 20-30 freight cars is very doable. The staging tracks at Grand Junction can hold trains of between 25-30 cars. The staging tracks on the Joint Line are shorter but 3 tracks can hold 25 car trains.  The snip below shows the new positioning of Modules 11 & 12. To view the latest version of the full track plan click here.