First Bridge Started, Feb. 14, 2015

Jim makes final adjustment to the first bridge abutment.

Dec. 29, 2014

Back at dipping ties in wood preservative. We need 750 more for these for the 50 track panels we have to build.  1000 feet of rail is ordered and will be here soon from RMI.

Finished M.O.W. Flat Car

Our Flat Car is finished and ready to help built the railroad. I am trying a new truck and coupler supplier which is Live Steamer Parts.  We shall see how good they are!

M.O.W Flat Car Frame

The start of adding cars to our roster. This M.O.W. flat car is needed to help build the railroad. Just needs paint, trucks, couplers and a wood deck.

Progress Update 9/1/2014

End of the line for now. We now have 290 feet of track laid. Next project is the bridge install as seen by the big drop off here.

Progress in Bear Valley

More roadbed laid in Bear Valley. Only 20 feet to the start of the bridge.
Constructed 5 track panel this afternoon. These five panels took 600 truss head screws. Never counted them before.  That's a lot! Need to fabricate a MOW flat car too help with the railroad construction.

Track in Bear Valley

Have laid down 110 feet of track since May. Only 70 feet more to the first bridge and then bridge construction. Total track for the railroad is now 210 feet.