Report No. 29

 NEW TRACK FROM ZACH JCT. TOWARDS EL RICO SIDING

Its been two and a half years since track has been laid, but its time to move towards Melones.

Starting from Zach Jct. I will lay track to El Rico siding, then make the McArdles switch, (switchback 1). 

After that comes the bridge over the Stanislaus river and Melones Station/mill on the other side.

Here we go!

Here we see the Captain inspecting the new work area with Extra No. 8 dropping off supplys.

Here is where the new track will start from.

                               

              

First new section of track is down.

                 

Gate clearance test is performed with Extra No. 8.

                  

Grading work started for El Rico siding.

              

Updated map. Work area is on the top in yellow.

             

Still working on the Jamestown Office.

More to come.