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We have proposed a total of 370 feet of track for phase 1.
Late in October of 2005 -
I
purchased 1500 feet (457m) of 3/8"x 1" steel for track.
Work has been interfering
with track and railcar construction!!
Prior to July 29, 2006 -
I constructed a rail bender, and a tie puller to help install the ties on the track.
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pictured below. Track bender
Track presser
Construction to July 30, 2006
Construction to July 31, 2006

Construction to August 1, 2006
Some special tools are required as seen below
Work on August 12, 2006. Tamping ballast The loader makes laying ballast
easy 
Cutting down a steep grade
Ballast installed and ready for tamping

Progress to Aug 12, 2006
Progress to Sept. 2, 2006


Some new trees we have planted

Work on Sept. 3, 2006
A little bit to go for phase 1

On the track - testing for bad areas

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