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SSWUPinSA · 06-24-2016, 01:14 PM

Fantastic work, story and photos, a real inspiration!!

Is there any reference or link to you westing techniques or steps?

MLW · 09-24-2016, 02:08 PM

Hello,

Well It's been a while and I am not keeping this thread updated. Wallbang

What's new is my friend large layout which is now 100% fully CTC (Centralised Traffic Control) That means the layout is fully signalled and include 2 RTC (Railway Traffic Controller). Thumbsup

I participated in a mini ops session on this famous layout: The Wolverine Lynx Railroad - people come from far and wide to see and operate on this layout. Anyway, this is a large layout built for operations. It is roughly 36 X 40 feet and it is equipped with fully functioning signal.

These signals replicate the various aspect that CP rail uses. They also replicate CP construction and various types (mast, bridge, cantilever, dwarf etc.).

One RTC is in charge of the "East" the other is in charge of the "West". They control all freight and passenger trains movements via computer. All instruction are given/received via radio. JMRI is used for freight manifest and switching

It would be safe to say that this layout replicates real-life operations to an extent rarely seen on the majority of layouts. Mini Ops session video part 1 :

https://youtu.be/EotrPeUj9qY

Crazy

MLW · 09-24-2016, 02:10 PM

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Here is the Wolverine Lynx Railroad Mini-Ops Session video part 2 (below)

I say mini-ops because there was only 7 of us on that day, and a full fledged Ops session varies between 14 to 16 people

Video here: https://youtu.be/RYyTbAsTsHA

Note: I do understand that quite a few people have no interest whatsoever in this, and that is fine.

However I am into operations and so are my model railroad friends. If this can shed some light into another , challenging and fun aspect of this hobby, so much the better. In any case I hope you enjoyed the videos.

Later

8-)

MLW · 09-24-2016, 02:21 PM

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In the meantime, a bit of progress on my layout.

A little here, and a little over there, plus some major progress on that side. In any case here are a few pictures.

Arrondissement Griffin (Griffin Borough)
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Central Station viaduc and Rue Wellington (wellington street)

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Later :mrgreen:

bdw9535 · 09-24-2016, 07:23 PM

Syl,

Thanks for posting the video of your friends layout and the update on yours. What ever happened to Charle and Oscar?

Bruce

sailormatlac · 09-29-2016, 08:36 PM

Central station approach viaduct... a timeless scene.

Just for fun, how long is the viaduct on your layout. The real thing is quite a mastodont!

Matt

MLW · 10-01-2016, 09:43 AM

bdw9535 Wrote:Syl,

Thanks for posting the video of your friends layout and the update on yours. What ever happened to Charle and Oscar?

Bruce

Hi Bruce

Thank you. Charle and Oscar? Well, I can only say they will be back....

I am presently working on upcoming Ops for my layout: JMRI for freight and written instruction for Passengers (based on VIA time table) That is taking lots of time.

Later

Syl

MLW · 10-01-2016, 09:47 AM

A few pictures (again) same place...

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Later

Syl

MLW · 10-01-2016, 09:55 AM

sailormatlac Wrote:Central station approach viaduct... a timeless scene.

Just for fun, how long is the viaduct on your layout. The real thing is quite a mastodont!

Matt

Salut Matthieu

How long? From Rue de la Gauchetière, to the end at Griffin town it is 15 feet long.
This is highly compressed. In real life it is what ? 1.5, 2 Kilometres?
However it is still decent. Place Bonaventure is model but not finished.
So no windows etc..yet.

Later

Syl

MLW · 10-14-2016, 09:01 AM

Well I have been "playing" with the new TLT PSC cabooses and I like them quite a bit.

Here's some pictures ....

In the tall grass...

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