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Both modules will, of course, have the two standard S-MOD mainline tracks, plus an inner siding that lines up with the two original Gilbert Siding modules. Operators will be able to switch a train off the mainline to load or unload cargo and then return it to the mainline. Alternatively, a train will be able to move back and forth on the siding, independent of mainline operations.
The siding can also be used to stage a new train for operation on the inner mainline, or to remove a train that has been in mainline operation.
Here Bob has laid out accessories for the first of those modules: operating stockyard, cow on the track (that visitors can move off the track with a button provided), talking station, street lamps, and bell danger signal that will sound and flash when a train passes on either mainline. It will also have an automatic track rail to activate operating cars like the automobile unloading car.
A street will cross the tracks to a parking lot between the station and stockyard. That's where autos will be unloaded. The street is made of two layers of foam core board beveled on both sides for a slope that matches the track roadbed. Here they are heavily weighted while the liquid nails dries.
With the road base in place, the track rail for operating cars was put in place, ready for track laying.
Here it is set up for its first test run. We used Alex's Lionel Flyer Santa Fe Docksider for the test since we have found it to be among the most unforgiving of irregularities in the track. After a few adjustments, it worked great!
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