Update March 27

Have not been working on the layout, because next weekend I am taking modules to a local hobby show. The WRS started when I setup some of my modules to create the layout. The modules I am taking, have not been unboxed for three years. After the last operating session, it was time to take a look at them to see what work is needed for them to shown again. Time was not kind to them.

One of the major issues was the way which I installed ground foam. Instead of using paint, I used carpenter's glue. It bound the ground foam to the modules, but it did not bond well to the plaster. So I end up a thin hard shell of ground foam & glue, which in time cracked . So I had to redo many areas.

Also, since there was a gap between the two modules while they were being stored under the layout, a few things fell into the gap damaging the plaster work on the modules.

So hopefully in the next week, I will have the work complete. Then I have to start looking for all the items I need to pack to do a show.

What did I do with that List, I once had.

later

Doug

March 15 Operating Session

The WRS finally got freight moving again, Mother Nature has been causing problems of late. But with sunshine and no snow in the air, there was a larger then normal turnout with a crew of seven.

The first day shift started with Pierre departing the Yard with the Mill Run. Bruce head for WRP to operate the Mill Switcher. Dave headed for Junction to meet with Pierre and to operate the Ridge Run. Barry and Glen departed with the Dog Run for Whiskey Falls. Leaving Wayne and I to do the Bar Run.

Once Dave was finished in Junction, he took toady's pictures.


Pierre at Greenfield with Wayne in the background at Bartown



Glen and Barry at Roseton




Yes, that is me at Bartown and Wayne again in the background.


Bruce at work at the Mill and me in the background

With the large crew, we operated the second day, which we have not done in awhile.

Bruce stayed at the Mill. Pierre and Dave switched jobs with Dave doing the Mill Run and Pierre doing the the Ridge Run. Wayne and I did the Dog Run and Barry and Glen got Bar Run.

This will be the last Sunday Operating Session, as we are moving back to Monday nights.

Since, I was busy working on a Crew, not to many stories. But there was a report of the Mill Switcher being spotted in Dogwood.

One thing that came out of the session, if there is a narrow spot on the layout, every one will be there at the same time. Need more passing sidings for people on the next layout.

That is this operating session report.

Doug

Mar 2 Update

It has been quiet on the WRS.

I have installed "foam" mats around most of the operator areas. Only Junction / Blue Ridge area is left to be done. Some of the areas were done for the last operating session and the crews enjoyed having them.

Have been working on some of the small issues that have shown up in operating session. Installed fingernail polish on the frogs of the #6 Peco systems since they were causing shorts.

Mother Nature has been causing problems with scheduling operating sessions, hopefully we will get back to a regular schedule after Easter.

that is it for now

Doug