10-21-2024

Construction of the lower level loop under Fuhgeddaboudit Yard.

This area will be called Sheepshead Bay after another neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY.  If I wanted to be geographically and topographically correct I would have a narrow bay with lots of fishing boats in the water and seafood restaurants along the street.

Instead there will be an oil refinery, a coal dealer and two produce packing companies.  All served by the branch line.  It's my railroad.

The dual track mainline will start its ascent to the upper level and end its descent from the upper level in this area.. The main line tracks will work their way around the walls, for a total of about 100 feet, to reach the upper level at the far end of the room at New Utrecht.

I provided access to work Fuhgeddaboudit Yard with a hinged lift up section using adjustable cabinet hinges.  It creates a 14" wide squeak through so suck your tummy in if you are entering the loop to work Fuhgeddaboudit Yard.  I plan to add a 12" to 16" high platform inside the loop for the yard master.

Next steps are marking the plywood for the roadbed, laying track, soldering electrical feeders, etc, etc.