The following tables are intended to provide a way for me to keep track of progress in Learning about model trains. 
      
        
          | Model Trains (Version 2) Totally Revise Layout to Avoid Duck-Unders  | 
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          | Redesign Layout  | 
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          Decide to totally revise layout to avoid duck-unders   | 
          2006.09.21 | 
          2006.09.21 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Prepare rough sketch of new layout   | 
          2006.09.21 | 
          2006.09.21 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Create checklist of criteria for new layout   | 
          2006.09.22 | 
          2006.09.22 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Draw diagram of layout using EazyDraw software   | 
          2006.09.22 | 
          2006.09.22 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Remove all structures and track from version 1 of layout   | 
          2006.09.23 | 
          2006.09.26 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Build and install new tables for version 2 of layout   | 
          2006.09.24 | 
          2006.09.26 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Place ground cover on tables   | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Read about classification yard track layout   | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Place track for classification yard in Coaldale   | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Place track for Black Diamond coal mine   | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          2006.10.02 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Place track for Queenston switching yard   | 
          2006.10.03 | 
          2006.10.03 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Place track for Pine Ridge lumber yard and The Channon   | 
          2006.10.03 | 
          2006.10.03 | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
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          | Learn About DCC  | 
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          Visit Trains & Such in Calgary   | 
          2006.06.12  | 
          2006.06.12  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Visit local model train club   | 
          2006.07.04  | 
          2006.07.04  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Visit Roundhouse shop in Edmonton   | 
          2006.07.21  | 
          2006.07.21  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Join local model train club   | 
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          Read "DCC Made Easy" by Lionel Strang   | 
          2006.06.12  | 
          2006.06.13  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
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          | Outer Mainline  | 
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          Clarify overall plan   | 
          2006.10.03  | 
          2006.10.03  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Test arrival track switching for trains entering the Coaldale classification yard   | 
          2006.10.04  | 
          2006.10.04  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Tack down track for Outer Mainline  | 
          2006.10.15  | 
          2006.10.15  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Run a test train on the Outer Mainline  | 
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          Wire Outer Mainline for Power Districts   | 
          2006.10.15  | 
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          Tack down Outer Mainline reversing loop   | 
          2006.10.15  | 
          2006.10.15  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Run a test train on the Outer Mainline reversing loop   | 
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          Build an Outer Mainline control panel   | 
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          Wire Outer Mainline turnouts to control panel   | 
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          | Outer Mainline Switching Areas  | 
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          Tack down Coaldale yard track (including grain terminal)   | 
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          Run a test train on the Coaldale yard track  | 
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          Tack down Black Diamond yard track  | 
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          Run a test train on the Black Diamond yard track  | 
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          Tack down Distillery Row yard track  | 
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          Run a test train on the Distillery Row yard track  | 
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          | Inner Mainline  | 
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          Clarify overall plan   | 
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          Tack down track for Inner Mainline loops  | 
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          Run a test train on the Inner Mainline loops   | 
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          Wire Inner Mainline for Power Districts   | 
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          Build an Inner mainline control panel  | 
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          Wire Inner Mainline turnouts to control panel   | 
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          | Inner Mainline Switching Areas  | 
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          Tack down yard track for Queenston   | 
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          Run a test train on the yard track for Queenston   | 
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          Tack down yard track near lumber mill   | 
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          Run a test train on the yard track near lumber mill   | 
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          Tack down yard track near grain elevators   | 
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          Run a test train on the yard track near grain elevators   | 
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          | Assembly of roadside structures  | 
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          Complete Oil Tank kit   | 
          2006.07.10  | 
          2006.07.26  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Complete Oil Loading Platform #1 kit   | 
          2006.07.15  | 
          2006.07.18  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Create oil refinery diorama   | 
          2006.07.26  | 
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          Complete Oil Loading Platform #2 kit   | 
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              Complete wooden trestle kit  
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          2006.07.30  | 
          2006.08.13  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Complete UGG grain elevator   | 
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          Complete coaling tower   | 
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          | Maintenance of Rolling Stock  | 
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          CN 7847 Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive operational   | 
          2006.08.11  | 
          2006.08.11  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          CN 665489 40' flat car, CN 501417 40' steel box car, G.A.T.X. 22691 36' tank car, CN 78213 steel caboose all operational   | 
          2006.08.11  | 
          2006.08.11  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          CN 500899 40' wood boxcar, CN 322660 3-bay hopper, BAOX 635 40' single dome tank car all operational   | 
          2006.08.12  | 
          2006.08.12  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          CN 522360 40' stock car, CN 473966 box car operational   | 
          2006.10.15  | 
          2006.10.15  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Update Filemaker Pro data base for model train maintenance   | 
          2006.10.16  | 
          2006.10.16  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
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          | Model Trains (Version 1)  | 
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          | Description | 
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          | Review present status of layout  | 
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          Review layout and supplies   | 
          2006.05.27  | 
          2006.05.27  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Install scenery groundcover   | 
          2006.05.30  | 
          2006.06.04  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          | Learn about DCC  | 
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          Visit Trains & Such in Calgary   | 
          2006.06.12  | 
          2006.06.12  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Visit local model train club   | 
          2006.07.04  | 
          2006.07.04  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Visit Roundhouse shop in Edmonton   | 
          2006.07.21  | 
          2006.07.21  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Join local model train club   | 
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          Read "DCC Made Easy" by Lionel Strang   | 
          2006.06.12  | 
          2006.06.13  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
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          | Lower Level Mainline  | 
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          Clarify overall plan   | 
          2006.07.10  | 
          2006.07.12  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Tack down track for Lower Mainline loop   | 
          2006.07.13  | 
          2006.07.13  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Run a test train on the Lower Mainline loop   | 
          2006.07.14  | 
          2006.07.14  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Wire Lower Mainline for Power Districts   | 
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          Build a Lower Mainline control panel   | 
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          Wire Lower Mainline turnouts to control panel   | 
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          Tack down Lower Mainline reversing loop   | 
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          Run a test train on the Lower Mainline reversing loop   | 
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          | Lower Level Switching Areas  | 
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          Tack down yard track near oil refinery   | 
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          Run a test train on the yard track near oil refinery   | 
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          Tack down yard track for main town   | 
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          Run a test train on the yard track in the main town   | 
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          | Upper Level Mainline  | 
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          Clarify overall plan   | 
          2006.07.19  | 
          2006.07.19  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Insert wooden trestle into Upper mainline loop   | 
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          Tack down track for Upper Mainline loop   | 
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          Run a test train on the Upper Mainline loop   | 
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          Wire Upper Mainline for Power Districts   | 
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          Build an Upper mainline control panel (will need to be revised when Upper Level Extension is added)   | 
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          Wire Upper Mainline turnouts to control panel (will need to be revised when Upper Level Extension is added)   | 
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          Tack down Upper Mainline reversing loop  | 
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          Run a test train on the Upper Mainline reversing loop  | 
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          | Upper Level Switching Areas  | 
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          Tack down yard track near lumber mill   | 
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          Run a test train on the yard track near lumber mill   | 
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          Tack down yard track near coal mine   | 
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          Run a test train on the yard track near coal mine   | 
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          | Assembly of roadside structures  | 
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          Complete Oil Tank kit   | 
          2006.07.15  | 
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          Complete Oil Loading Platform #1 kit   | 
          2006.07.15  | 
          2006.07.18  | 
          Yes  | 
        
        
          Create oil refinery diorama   | 
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          Complete Oil Loading Platform #2 kit   | 
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              Complete wooden trestle kit  
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          2006.07.19  | 
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          | Extension of Upper Mainline  | 
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          Build table structure for high level bridge   | 
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          Build table structure for furnace room   | 
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          Build table structure for second small town   | 
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          Tack down track for Upper Mainline extension   | 
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          Run a test train on the Upper Mainline extension   | 
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          Wire Upper Mainline for Power Districts   | 
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          Build an Upper mainline revised control panel   | 
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          Wire Upper Mainline turnouts to revised control panel   | 
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