Upon completion of finishing the basement, construction began in 1993. Roadbed is the spline method featuring a unique design of 4 strips of Homosote sandwiched between two splines ripped from 2x4’s. The result is a flowing right-of-way that is very sturdy. A minimum radius of 60” was maintained in all but a couple locations and the ruling grade from Willow Creek to Ridge, the designed helper grade, is 2.75%. Most of the track ranges from 48 to 55” inches off the floor. All track and switches are hand laid on ties cut on the table saw. A Golden Spike ceremony was held June 16, 1997.

Scenery is roughed in throughout with several areas being complete. Hydrocal subshell and rock castings from my own molds form the mountain areas. The thousands of trees are made from dried weeds preserved with glycerin. The urban area of Millport is just beginning to have its structures scratch built.

I use the North Coast DCC system for control. Two 10 amp sections provide adequate power for the numerous operating locomotives. All control panels are recessed to conserve aisle space and may include route control. Communication around the labyrinth that is the A&O is accomplished using old telephone receivers on a party-line system with the dispatcher. A buzzer at each phone location allows the dispatcher to call a waiting road crew A CTC signal system is in process with ABS signals currently operating between Willow Creek to Ridge.