Week 624

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 thru Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Running Sequence Train 11 Mixed Freight Train 5A WB

Getting Power C6 ready from Proviso Yard Engine
Facility. Running light power w/caboose to connect
with Mixed Freight Train 5A waiting at UP Proviso Yard

Dropping off the caboose at the end of the yard lead
to connect after Mixed Freight Train 5A is assembled

Here's the manifest sheet I will use to track the progress
of this train on it's westbound journey.

Reconnected the caboose to the end of Train 5A

Heading out on the mainline.

Mixed Freight Train 5A waiting at Signal Bridge #2
for dispatcher's clearance to begin WB trip.

Mon, Jul 13, 2026

VBS at LoL

No train activity today.

Tue, Jul 14, 2026

VBS at LoL

No train activity today.

Wed, Jul 15, 2026

VBS at LoL

No train activity today.

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

VBS at LoL

No train activity today.

Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Visit to Tom Stover's Rio Grande RR Elburn IL

My friend, Jerry from Lord of Life Church, came to visit with
me today. He doesn't have the train bug like Tom and me, but
he does enjoy a good train show.

Tom is always teaching.
Giving the reasons why he does what he does.

Jerry is taking it all in.

Train 24 heading EB from Denver to Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs staging.

Train 25 heading back WB to Denver Yard

Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Special Guests

My cousin, DJ, stopped by for a visit today.
He and his wife, Lorrie, were genuinely very interested in all
the details of the railroad.

Special Guests
l. to r. DJ, Lorrie, brother Bill

Lorrie moved up the railroad ladder to Dispatcher in one afternoon.
She did a great job at the helm.

DJ running Sequence Train 11 Mixed Freight 5A WB 5 laps

After the 5th lap we prepare to enter Proviso Yard
CNW East Yard by taking Crossover #3.

Getting some parting shots of the layout.
DJ & Lorrie took loads of pictures and videos!

They were very interested in all aspects of my railroad.
What a great visit!
So glad you spent this quality time with me!!!!!

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Description

What's ON Track this Week?

*Prepping Sequence Train 11 Mixed Freight Train 5A WB

*Visit to Tom Stover's Elburn IL

*Special Guests: DJ & Lorrie Berg & my brother Bill

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