Layout Progress as of 12/7/2011

A significant milestone was reached on the CSX Dixie Line this week when the final mainline roadbed was installed on the lower level of the layout. There is now continuous spline roadbed from Emerson, GA at the south end of the lower level all the way to the helix at Tilton, GA at the north end of the lower level. This clears the way to finish designing and intslling roadbed for the remaining sidings and industry tracks on the lower level.

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Looking north from the dropdown gate (far right) to the Etowah River bridge:



Etowah River bridge:



Looking south from over Calhoun, GA to the Etowah River bridge (distance):



Looking south over the entire Calhoun, GA scene:



Looking north over the entire Calhoun, GA scene:



Looking south over the Tilton, GA scene towards the end of the aisle. The north end of the Resaca passing siding is in the foreground, while the siding itself curves around and ends (for now) before reaching Calhoun:



Looking north over the Tilton, GA scene towards the Helix. The Etowah River bridge can be seen in the distance beyond the helix:



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