After discussing the merits of Mike's plan and how we can leave Lincoln intact for most of the time, to accommodate mainline running, it was approved in concept.
The project 9 steps will be listed in full so all who want can join in the fun. As the mainline will remain functioning there is no deadline for completion.
In brief the steps will follow this outline.
PREP
- Remove everything loose, from the branchline
- dismantle any branch line trains and store branch line specific rolling stock.
- remove and clean branchline track
DISMANTLING
- dismantle Miller
- dismantle the Wye
- remove and save backgrounds as necessary
CONSTRUCTION OF UPPER MAINLINE
- rework logging line in this area (past the spar tree)
- determine grade of new upper mainline and build new benchwork for it as far as possible
- track and wire upper mainline as far as possible
CONSTRUCTION OF LOWER MAINLINE
- determine grade of new lower mainline and build new benchwork for it as far as possible incorporating Ortona cupboard
- track and wire lower mainline as far as possible
MOVING LINCOLN
- move Lincoln and connect it up
- rework east end yard throat in Springbank and connect upper and lower mainlines
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST END OF SPRINGBANK
- rework mine end of Springbank and connect it up
- test new trackwork
CONSTRUCTION OF LAKEVIEW
- construction of new benchwork for Lakeview area
- add trackwork and gravel dock
CONSTRUCTION OF MILLER
- install log pond and sawmill
- install turntable
- install trackwork in Miller and switchback to logging line
FINISHING UP
- complete backdrops
- paint facial
- finish up scenery
- clean up
- replace rolling stock
- create new delivery cards
- enjoy improved layout
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