The current plan is to work only on modules 1 and 1a until they are both running well and scenic’d. Then to continue onto modules 2 to 5. This will include:
- Laying all the track and turnouts, including the addition of 2 more loops of track
- Wiring the track and turnouts to the control panel, including the installation of NCE SnapIt’s and LightIt’s
- Building the control panel, including the turnout controls and directional LED’s
- Installing working signals
- Wiring to a NCE Mini Panel using Macros to set up turnouts and signals for each of the 7 loops
- Cutting the South Platte River extension from module 2
- Tidying up the Cherry Creek river bed on module 2 and installing the bridges
- Extending the main line, wired to BUS stage only, through modules 2 to 5 to a temporary loop on module 5 for runaround loop testing
- Testing that all the tracks run well
- Building all of the kits (about 8 or more) planned for the modules
- Ballasting with the new Arizona Rock & Mineral ballast
- Adding the kits and low level grass and scenery
- Creating the Denver Market area south of the C&S 7th St area
- Building the front range mountains which will separate the Denver C&S 7th Street area from the Crested Butte Mine at Gunnison County
- Installing the kit for the Crested Butte Mine and attaching to the mountain scenery
Then I can finish laying the track on modules 2 to 5 (the DUT tracks are already laid) and install dozens of station platforms. But that is a job for another day! Unlikely to be this year.