The great Loop

First powered run of the completed loop. Well actually the second.

[@derekalexander4030]

It’s a great feeling to run that first train around the entire distance of the layout. Congratulations Mike. Your track plan looks like it’s gonna be fun to operate.

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

I agree it was real nice and the grand kids enjoyed it too.

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Congrats Mike, very cool!

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks John and thanks for subscribing. Mike

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

Nice layout tour Mike. Thanks for sharing

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

You are welcome Joe, Thanks for subscribing. Mike

[@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330]

Wow Deep, very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

@@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330 Thanks Eric, It's coming along. I have the center section left to go. And the fiddle yard goes in under the back wall/ceiling.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Mike looks fantastic like how you build shelves to support monitors gives you more space great running session

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks James The monitor mount is still a work in progress. My programming track is under it.

[@tracksidemike]

Nicely done Mike looks great keep it going Have a good night

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks Mike the loop completion has really motivated me to get going again. Mike

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

It looks good Mike, keep poking at it and have fun!!

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks for stopping by. Getting the loop in has put a lot of fun into it. lol.

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Awesome yards, great run session! Sounds like you're modeling South of me.

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks John and welcome aboard. Where are you?

[@TwoRailfans]

Trackwork looks great. I enjoyed the tour.

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it. I am doing all the track work before any ballast in hopes of getting it right. Mike

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

Thanks for the tour Mike. Have fun fren.

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

I have been wanting to do an update and finished the loop so the time was right. Mike

[@mysticrailroad]

nice work Mike! enjoyed the action! :)

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks John glad you enjoyed it. Mike

[@tanzj]

Very well done Mike…..John

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

@@tanzj Thanks John, we try. Lol. Mike

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Looking good. Have a great rest of your evening. Steve

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks Steve. Mike

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@deeprunrailroad_Mike you're very welcome.

[@LRSX]

Very nice track work Mike! Like the track plan! Take care!

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks for the nice compliment. Take care Mike

[@LRSX]

@@deeprunrailroad_Mike your welcome!

[@grandparails8858]

Nice run and tour Mike.

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks JD Mike

[@DiggerEvans]

very nice indeed Mike

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks Digger Mike

[@mccoy79productions66]

Nice share!

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks for the comment and nice to meet you. Mike

[@KerleyExpress]

wow nice running looks great

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Thanks Dwight "model on" Mike

[@HumancityJunction]

The layout is done!!!

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Yep phase 2. Lol. The loop and the temps outside have got me going again. Starting to do the final bench work down the middle of the room.

[@georgiasunbelt]

Good stuff Mike…all the areas of your RR you’re modeling are relatively close to me here in Leonardtown, MD….where do you live…

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Hi Anthony, I live across the river from you on Coles point. Worked at Pax for years. Mike

[@georgiasunbelt]

@@deeprunrailroad_Mike 12 miles as the crow flies…75miles to drive 😂😂

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

yeah I get Google search results for MD all the time.I lived in King George when I worked at Pax. Still a long way.

[@georgiasunbelt]

@@deeprunrailroad_Mike did you ever meet Ken Meade (EasternSP Railroad)… lives off of hwy 206 in KG…he has a huge layout in his basement