Actioned since 29 April 2023:
- Installed wiring from the Command Station to the two PD4 control panels.
- Installed the PD4 BUS from Winter Park to Grandby.
- Wired Turnouts P313, P314, P319 & P320.
- Stuck on P318 — point motor seems to be stuck.
- Tested the Big Loop from DUSTY (Denver Union Stock Yard) to Grand Jct loop. Runs ok sometimes. Locos seem to stall on a number of the turnouts when ran at low speeds. Speeds over NCE 20-30 do not stall. Significant problem.
- The “short” problem running with lighted passenger cars occurred when two locos passed each other on the Kato crossover section. They both stalled.
Immediate Action:
- Fix sticky P318 point motor.
- Need to finish wiring P315;316;317
- Need to finish the BUS wiring for PD4.
- Need to investigate stalling problems with Big Loop turnouts.
- Solve “short” problem running lighted passenger cars.
Ongoing Action:
- Complete laying track from Bond to Craig and temporarily wire.
- Design PD4 control panel diagrams with Visio and install switches and LEDs.
- Lay all of the Grand Junction return loop tracks.