The BRIDGE!!!!!

I thought there was a bridge, its a nice park but.....

Ah.. I see. Quick work by the steel erectors

One month, lots of choices, lots of unplanned time, glads its done, only the track remains.

Now the rocks are looking much healthier

Rock staining under way, about half done, bur very pleased with outcome so far.

Thar be rocks in them thar hills

The rocks are a little pale, perhaps they've not been well:) The creek is also a little dry. Hopefully in 2 or 3 days both will be corrected!

Test fitting of the bridge structure underway

Rockwork is next, fortunately most the casting is done, but the bridge looks wonderful:)

Elkins Meets East Strasburg and Plywood is Gone

In a rare feat of cosmic imbalance, Elkins and East Strasburg meet at the overpass and trains are somehow magically transported  from one end of the line to the other. Believe it or not, the first scenery phase is finally finished and 100% of the plywood has been banished to the dim distant reaches of memory:)

Elkins Iron Begins Operatios

The new Elkins Iron Works is now open and busy supplying need parts for the A&S locomotive fleet.

Kerens Now Open for Business

Kerens, famous for its "Lover's Leap" at the gorge, has finally convinced the A&S to inaugurate regular rail service complete with twice daily coach service to Elkins and Strasburg. 

Durgon Welcomes new A&S Local Passenger Service

Durgon, a small berg between Petersburg and Moorefield finally has its depot and regular rail service.