GSMRM/EBMES O Scale Current Projects
			Updated: February 20, 2008

Point Richmond

• Port Richmond passenger yard is in operation. This stub ended terminal requires passenger trains to back in, much like many passenger terminals on the prototype.

Traction

• Traction loop near Antioch Junction is nearing operation. This is the first time in many rears we've been able to run trolley equipment. Look for this to be in operation by June 2002.

Mainline

• Roadbed and track is complete for the mainline extension into the 3rd Division (Mountain Division ending at Zenith yard). There is now (2005) over 2300 ft. of hand laid mainline trackage plus 2450 ft. of yard trackage.

Engine Terminal

• The Midway steam engine terminal was built during the 2006 winter shutdown. There are four lead tracks for engine servicing plus a three stall roundhouse with room for an additional five stalls. The turntable for the Midway engine terminal was installed (Summer 2007) along with the control panel for the engine terminal. The automatic track selector wiring to the three-stall round house is complete and operational. Most of the engine terminal track-work has been completed and wired. Ten additional storage tracks are available, plus room for five additional roundhouse tracks. The diesel engine facility is still in the planning stage.

Electrical and Signals

• All the control panels have been rebuilt with up to date schematics and LED's turnout indicators (2002-2005).
• DCC is now available for train control in the Arrival and Departure divisions.
• Operating signals have been installed along the entire mainline except for the Mountain Division. These really add a new dimension to the layout. Along the mainlines, we continue to add additional infra red train detection for improved dispatcher control.

On3 Narrow Gauge 

• Narrow gauge continues to grow. The mainline is working it's way down to the engine terminal and yard.

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