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I didn't realize so much time had passed since my last posting.  I've put the time to good use, however.  My wiring in complete and all trackwork laid to date has been tested, bugs have been worked out of turnouts, etc., and I've started scenery.  The only track yet to be laid is the wharf spur, which will have to wait until I build the wharf and "water" section.  I've unpacked my structures, which haven't seen daylight since we left Idaho in 2008, and am modifying them to fit into my new layout...and I'm also making any changes necessary to represent Texas in April 1947, instead of my previous place and era of Idaho in September 1939.

Photos soon!

Wiring Underway

With trackwork complete, I'm in the process of wiring. I built a new "control panel" using some good-looking wood from an old computer desk. Rather than cantilevering out like a miniature desk, as I've done before, I made this one to fit flush against the fascia, with the power pack sitting vertically. It takes less room and doesn't interfere with my reach to the back of the layout.

After wiring's complete (probably in the next couple of days) I'll clean the track and get my locomotives ready for test runs.