Layout progression

Track work progressed through out the summer and when availible until the mainline was completed july 1st 2010. Track work was Atlas code 100 flextrak with number 8 turnouts on the mains and CTC sidings and number 4 and 6 turouts for various yard tracks.



 The river crossing was loosely mocked up as the first few trains began to test out the layout and streach their feet

 Switch locomotives in Saginaw/Ludington staging areas idle as they eagerly await switiching the loads of cars coming thru to the freey docks