14.01.08 at 17:53 hrs

Weekly Report No. 376, CW 2

This is a small test-rig set up by Holger for testing a fun fair ride. The purpose is to check if the built-in bearings can stand up to the rough conditions of permanent running on the layout.

Very soon, there will also be something new in the Knuffingen section. Here a typical shop for a gas station is created.

Another element of the gas station is the board that shows the gas prices.

It will show the current gas prices (Yes, the real ones!) and will be continously updated.

A lot of time is now invested into all layout sections in order to built in more details. Wolfgang is seen here how he modifies the supports for grade crossing bars to match our standards.

The original stanchions were just a wee bit too clumsy, so Wolfgang came up with a better solution.

If you think that all lighting effects are installed on the layout, well, then you’re wrong. In some corners, we still are about to improve the lighting for houses and streets. Sascha is seen here as he prepares LEDs for installation.

Switzerland also needs more details. When finished, these containers will house the workers of the tunnel site which the model builders are just about to create. Later the containers and the tunnel bore will be illuminated by our electronic department and then it will be integrated into the layout.