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Daily Progress & Error Blog

Recording the progress of building the Denver’s RailRoads N Scale layout

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Daily Progress & Error Blog

Actioned since 10th May 2023:

  1. Extended BUS wiring to second PD4 (Gore Canyon) module and control panel.
  2. Laid cork roadbed to Edna Mine, etc on the Craig Line.
  3. Began to install PD4 feeder wires.
  4. Laid NO-OX grease on PD6 & PD7 loop trackage.
    • D&RGW F7ABA runs very well on this track
    • Cleaned with a Peco block rubber all of the problem spots on PD2 & PD5 trackage in preparation for laying NO-OX on this track
    • Note that all testing has been conducted at NCE speed notch 10 (16 scale mph)
  5. Relocated BD-20s and Accessory point motor controls on South Denver PD11 loop.

Immediate Action:

  1. Lay NO-OX on PD2 & PD5 track and test the loop.
  2. Lay CRC Di-electric grease on PD3 & PD4 trackage and test with ATSF locos to be used at the AMRA show during June holiday weekend.
  3. Investigate and maybe fix the “short” problem running lighted passenger cars on PD2.
  4. Continue installing feeder wires on PD4 (Gore Canyon) module and test.
  5. Lay Craig Branch trackage and wiring.

Ongoing Action:

  1. Fix or replace sticky point motors: P313;315;317;318.
  2. Design PD4 control panel diagrams with Visio and install switches and LEDs.
  3. Build PD3 & PD4 kits and install scenery.
  4. Rewire South Denver PD11 trackage and control panel.
  5. Finish building South Denver kits.
  6. Test run trains from South Denver to Grand Jct. and return.
  7. Lay all of the Grand Junction return loop tracks.
  8. Lay DUSTY tracks and build livestock kits.
  9. Build kits for the layout trackage laid.

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