Building the Potomac Line

[Puddlejumper]

Here are some updated pics...



The end platform starting to come together. I plan on putting a handrail all around the platform.



Here are the steps. They will also get handrails on both sides.

Overhead view of the platform and steps. There will be a tool rack with long bars with hooks and picks on the end for helping to open/close hopper doors, or poke/break aggregate stuck in the hoppers, along with a selection of shovels and brooms for cleaning up the walkways after unloading a car. I also installed some wheel stops in front of the bumpers for redundancy in making sure the cars are stopped before rolling off the end...



Started installing the decking, I'm over half done.





So, that is where I'm at today. More in a few days.

Suggestions on constructing handrails would be welcome. Especially on whether I should use wooden railings or metal rails and stanchions in this application.

Dave