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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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