Audie fires up the #1 after picking up the generator to run the skillsaw.

Good day for tie replacement...

The mine Wye is totally filled in, we're gonna try to tackle this one next weekend.

For scale

Replacing the switch at the top loop - Checking it over here before taking it apart.

Example of rotted out ties. The aluminum rail is a custom extrusion made for the railroad for 3" scale.

First thing is to dig a trench along side the switch and pull out the old ties.

...Then dig out the rest of it.

Now its hanging in mid-air.

Placing new pressure treated ties along the way - they are all different lengths, some lengths we have just fit, others need cut

Cuttin' wood...

All done and ready for dirt.