Update Feb 28

An update since the last operating session.
The track work at Greenfield was taken up to deal with the issue of derailments at the new switch for the MEC Interchange. While checking the roadbed a second issue was found. So WRS Engineering Staff had the roadbed rebuilt. This required removing some of the old module benchwork and install new benchwork, which connecting all of the area together. Now with the strong sub roadbed installed, new roadbed was installed. Another switch was installed for the MEC Interchange as the track work was reinstalled.

Another change was the replacement of Metal Works with Ice Box Cold Storage.


This is the new track arrangement looking from the Mill Yard. On the near left is the end of the WRP Shipping Warehouse. Top left is the Ice Box Cold Storage building. On the right is the DOT Complex. Top right is the town of Greenfield



This is the view from the other end of Greenfield. The track on the lower right is the MEC Interchange. Also you can see Max expecting the new area added to the town of Greenfield.



This a view of DOT in the front and Ice Box Cold Storage in the background. Yes the sign say T&T Warehousing. The sign company has not delivered the new sign yet.

The is a shot of the MEC Yard. Presently it is only two tracks. A third track maybe added to handle the traffic from 104 and for 105.

There is still more work to be done in Greenfield, but for now the MEC connection is operational again.

later

Doug

Feb 21 Operating Session

Another operating session on the WRS is now in the books. Barry headed for his normal job at the Mill, Pierre and Jeff ran the 202/203. This train departs the Yard for Dogwood and then does the local switching before returning to the Yard at the end of the day. Glen did the Roseton Switcher. And as usual Wayne was at the controls of a pair of leased MEC GP38 to handle the mainline trains.

There was a major change in this operating session. The Crews of the WRS and MEC have been busy installing a transfer track between the WRS and MEC. This has changed a few things in the operations. First, no more "fast Freights" back to or from the Yard and second it will allow more cars to be moved. Trains 102S and 103N currently transfer with MEC, hopefully in the future the 104s and 105N will also. Also there was a change in the Mill Operation. Only the 101N and 104S service the Mill now. But the MEC also has a train now servicing the Mill.

When Wayne was not busy running his GP38s, he also did the RDC service between the Yard and Greenfield.


Wayne with his back to us, on his way to the Yard with a pair of leased MEC GP38. Barry on the right is busy switching the Mill.


Jeff on the left, and Pierre in the Centre taking a break from switching Dogwood to watch Glen at the controls of the Roseton Switcher

This is a shot of the newly rearranged town of Greenfield. The RDC is stopped at the Station with the MEC Transfer in the background. The Metal Works have moved to the other side of town.

The addition of the MEC Transfer track has improved operations on the WRS, but there are a few new issues to be addressed. Some of the paperwork still needs to be adjusted. There is an "issue" at the switch to the MEC Transfer causing cars to derail. Crews are looking at everything to see if it is the switch, trackwork, the roadbed or ?????.

later

Doug

Operating Session Feb 7th

The WRS was rolling again today, with one a largest crew in along time.

One of the visitors was Mr Murphy. He was busy causing problems with the loconet and throttles, which lead to runaway locos. Had to reset the loconet twice. More work for the Maintenance Department.

Wayne did his usual in handling the mainline trains. Pierre and Glen traded towns with Pierre doing Dogwood and Glen doing Roseton. Barry headed for the Mill. David helped Wayne on the Mainline Trains. After Wayne returned with 102 S, he headed out with an RDC for a run. Yes Passenger Service has returned to the WRS. With not one but two RDCs. David also ran a visiting DAR RDC on the layout. Also two other leased units showed up on the railroad, a pair of MEC Geeps. Wayne like to run MEC units.

Doug M dropped in for a visit, the reason for the Passenger Services. Another returning engineer was Barry R, yes we had two Dougs and two Barrys today. With the larger crew, Bartown and Riverside had rail services today.

We all had a great time, even with Mr Murphy, of Murphy's Law fame, showing up and causing problems.





Wayne (far right) passing thru Dogwood with one of the Mainline trains. Glen (background) was busy waiting for Wayne to arrive. And Pierre (on the left) trying to figure out the mistakes the Freight Agent made in the Paperwork for Dogwood.



David (front) and Barry R (back) returning to the Yard after switching Bartown and Riverside



Doug M (far left), Barry R (middle) and Barry W (right) reviewing the action at the Mill


This picture of one of those things when a train wants to be on two track at once. And yes there is no crossover under the Covered Hopper.

later

Doug