Building placement On The YSP RR

Well according to the plan I had a pretty good idea where certain buildings were to be located, but as you know, nothing always goes according to plan, especially track placement and buildings.

It always seems to fit so easily on paper but when it comes to the actual layout, Yikes....

So I wanted to test fit certain items here and there to make sure I had enough room. Now is the time to do stuff like this, not after all your hard scenery work is in place.

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Sure was a lot easier to clean track then. Not mountains, trees and buildings in the way ;o)

Rough track work is in place.

Merced Falls was modified many times over the process allowing much more switching activity.

This is going to be tight hmmmm

I had to use an Atlas turntable due to the room I had to work with. It was highly modified so it would index any place I put tracks.

Early engine facilities at Merced, Ca. Also you can see the flip up yard (transfer table)

Moss Canyon looks totally different today.

Here you can see the flip up bridge leading to El Portal in the fore ground.