Simplify.

In the previous post back in March, I was considering my options for what to include in the layout. I've had a very busy year and don't expect things to slow down anytime soon, so I think the buzzword is "simplify".

Mainline west of Prince at this time will go to staging under Raleigh, along with a return loop to allow continuous run (perhaps I'll have this layout on the Piedmont Pilgrimage someday?). The Piney Creek branch will go to Raleigh yard, and eventually may reach Pemberton for that junction with the Virginian. Eastbound on the mainline past Quinnimont will temporarily go to a return loop until the design for that end of the layout is finalized.

The most recent work has been simply trying to make headway on organizing the room. Lots of shelving for books and other curiosities under the layout makes it feel more inviting and less like a storage room.

The desk/workbench in the foreground is attached to the wall and the work surface can fold down out of the way when working on the layout.