Layout changes planned for 2000

The layout is everchanging. During 1999 and continuing into 2000, the hillside above Thompson Flat is recieving a facelift. The Olympia passenger yard is also nearing completion as buildings are placed. The narrrow gauge is experiencing a track re-alignment required by a new hidden yard.

Olympia Yards
Passenger service was a very imporant part of the railroads. On an overnight from Chicago to St. Louis, a man could get a haircut after a very first-class dinner presented in the Pullman diner car. The Olympia frieght yard has been re-built as a passenger car servicing facility. Buildings will include food loading, postal mail service, and other facilities required to keep people happy and service in top-notch shape.

Narrow Gauge Track
Re-alignment Construction has begun on a hidden yard for narrow gauge. To accomodate the yard leads, some of the track in the canyon above Nevins is being re-routed. Of course a new bridge will be constructed. But right now the scenery has a large hole in it. You can peek through and see behind the scenes to the framework that holds up our mountains (yes, they are hollow).