22 times roundy, roundy -- 118 more to go

A quick update -- A test freight train has run the Barr Staging loop 22 times. Only 118 more loops to go.

Huh?

The Barr staging is the lowest level of the layout and before more layout is added on top of it, I wanted to make sure that it was fully tested. So far, I've found a couple of track feeder wires that were blocking passing trains. and one turnout needing a wider guard rail. A little work with a file did the trick.

At a minimum, that's 10 times around for each of the 14 staging tracks.

A couple more dizzying hours and the testing should be done. 

Layout Update -- Now testing the Barr Staging

 Quick update -

All the track switches are in for the Barr Staging and I'm starting to test the track. Aside from some bugs with the DCC, I'm making progress. The goal is to have half of the 14 tracks tested by Monday next week.

In the meantime, I've stablized the turnback loop connection to the mid-section and added handles. After the track is tested, the sections will be cut apart and moved to the lowest level of L-girders. I will move the turnback and middle sections as a single unit. I won't cut them apart -- as I had originally planned. There's enough space to do this. (I hope.)

Here's a photo of the result