The jumpers are in, and trains are running on the entire main line. I've run a passenger train behind a pair of F units, the I1s decapod on a caboose hop, and a short way freight.
Lots of dirty track. A few joints that need some filing. (The front truck of the decapod does a great job of detecting them.) A tight spot on a curve that derailed no cars in the train except the caboose. All to be expected in the first hour of operation. This afternoon: cleaning up the layout so I can take and post some pictures. I am very encouraged. The layout will work! There is tuning needed as always, but the basic concepts -- curves, clearances, turnouts, DCC, lighting, the lift-out section, and more -- have been checked out and I am happy with them. Stand by for photos. Lee Rainey
