Thanks to a friend coming over yesterday, my wiring is functional on the layout and I can run electric trains! I had my Blunami-added Bachmann K-27 out testing, other than 2-3 dead spots I need to address things run great! Here’s a brief clip of the K-27 on my Ophir Loop area climbing the 1.5% grade.
One of my friends just got his Forney by Accucraft fixed by Triple R Services, so I test fired it for him on my layout. Looks and runs great, especially with the plants!
For those following along with my railroad, as of last week all of my conduit for electric has been covered over, more dirt brought in, and now I’m (finally) adding plants!
So far I’ve only added a few, with many more to be added over time. Starting on the large section with my grade because it’s the most in the sun, and is what I see when I wake up in the morning. Mainly a mix of evergreens (dwarf spruce, dwarf juniper, some pines) and some annuals/perennials and tropical mixes for variety.
Next update will be when I receive my new water tower for the main yard!
My garden railroad progress is coming along nicely. As of yesterday my track is wired for power, and I’m in the process of covering all the conduit up with dirt or gravel. Now I’m starting to do the fine details, including retaining walls, buildings, etc. I still have to put together the junction box/switch box for power, but plan to do so next week. My turntable has also been installed and is functioning!
Recently got this locomotive back from an overhaul with Triple R Services of New Jersey. The locomotive is a butane fired 2-6-0 with remote control installed, and working headlight! These engines do a great job steaming and I have no issues with pressure. It can haul 3-4 cars up my 1.5% grades on my track. Bonus 2 pictures showing off my layout a bit.
Just got my coal fired 2-8-0 C-18 #315 from Accucraft about a week ago, it runs great. The engine is in 1:20.3 scale and runs on G Gauge (45mm) track.