Mini-Session and Soo Line #2640

 

Engine House and Servicing Area, Edmunds Landing

    Finished up a few minor things and held the Blue Star Job on the layout today. All went well save a gremlin or too that may need chasing down. It's very nice to have a layout that works and can do work. I've had the design now for a few months and now it's laid down and working. I think the next major thing will be a few more feeders and ballast. A test on the 7th and the next official operating session on the 14th. 

    Got some power back too. #940 and #291 are back at the engine house. Still finding what works best for both but we have more power if we need it. 

 On a slightly more interesting note a 1919 Soo Line Brooks 4-6-0 has shown up on the property. #2640 was first reported at the B. Dirks Servicing Facility where the CMO was looking her over. The very next day it appeared on display outside of the  Clearwater Pacific offices. No official word on what the big ten wheeler is doing in Clearwater except when asked the superintendent said "Ain't she pretty?" Time will tell what the story is with the E-24 Class. 

CMO Cannon O'Reilly looks over #2640

On Display at the CP Offices in Clearwater