It has been two weeks since I took pictures of the BS&T. As you can see, there have been some minor changes and some major changes.
In the minor changes department, the Stevenville engine service track is starting to take shape. The little building was scratchbuilt in two evenings. I’m hoping to have enough space between tracks to put a fence and gates around this area to make it more secure. The second photo (right) shows the developments on the oil dealer’s track with a loading/unloading platform.
In the moderate changes department is the harbour area in Chappellton. Chappell Seafood has been relocated to this area and will have part of the siding on a warf. The barge will have a small yard to facilitate loading and unloading freight cars. I’ll likely build a small freight house for this area. The barge has not been built yet.
Derwin Coal & Oil has been relocated as well. It’s right up front now so will require lots of detailing. The little bit of detail I have from the original Derwin Coal doesn’t go far in the new version. One things operators may not like about switching this area is that to get a coal car off the ramp they will have to pull one or two other industries to clear a lead and then pull tank cars spotted at the oil tanks.
FredEx has a foundation so cars now fit under the awnings. It hasn’t moved much from its original location.
I think I’ve come up with a name for the rural area between Chappellton and Kenville. I think Shiner’s Road might be fitting. The one idea I will incorporate into the layout resulting from our trip to Saint John last week will require some changes to this area. The moonshine still will have to be moved to make way for tracks from staging
In the major changes department, Kenville is a mess! You can see the tunnel entrance in the upper right of the photo where trains will enter the layout from staging. You can also see the future location of the east bound main to staging under the paint cans. Ugh! More blue foam to cover up!
So, there you have it. This weeks summary of the continuing saga of the construction of the Bayside & Tidewater Railway. Hopefully I’ll have more next week.
Scott