MP 13605 heading north

Mine Switcher Train returning to WF

Typical power for Mine Switcher!!

The Protoype Neilson Jct. Tower

And the HO scale version.

MP Coal Train passing Salem-Joppa Local at Jenkins Siding

GP15-1 MP 1621 in Canary Colors heading south

Engine service at Joppa IL...end of the line...powerplant trackage is in the background

Chasco, IL...Columbia Quarry Company...regular customer

Looking to the southwest corner of the new lower level benchwork.

New carpet, and linear benchwork.

The only part from Joppa Sub No. 2 that is left...the new West Frankfort Yard.

Upper level over West Frankfort Yard...New Joppa IL

New Turnback curve...David Barrow style...nice and clean. No more L-Girder!!

New lower level for Benton Jct. and then points north.

Easy Helix construction and footings...using threaded rods and 1 x 2's to frame and brace the helix.

This helix will be the first double track helix I have constructed...It is quite sturdy and is very well made. The grade is around 2%. 4" separation

Sergeant couplers on an Exactrail car and an Athearn RTR ACF 2970