Thanks for the welcome BarstowRick. Trust me, the fun started Christmas Day when the CEO authorized my use of the basement for trains. It has been a blast the whole time. I am sure when I start building bench work it will ramp up even further. Lovin' it!
Well, I'm done. I see nothing else to add. Staging looks healthy, still gives you room for totes, you might add more track as the actual thing unfolds, but it looks like it;'ll give you a good solid 6 through trains and such of the CN-CSX interchange traffic, which will also move cars from Brittain that have come from Akron, Lapeer, and Kitzmiller. And provide more engines for photoshoot options. Oh, one more thing though, Promise to invite me someday when there's physical railroad, yes? I'll bring my camera.
I wouldn't have it any other way. Watch the blog as progress unfolds. When the time comes plan on a trip to central Michigan. And you can expect an LK&O hopper for the HO&N.