Progress On The T-trak Modules

I painted the front fascia of the lengthwise modules rattle-can black and added the NCE PowerCab interface to the primary one:

The lengthwise module that goes opposite this one, at least in the current scheme of things, is a Masterpiece Modules double wide depressed deck. I cut down the lengthwise faces of the module to go down to the depressed deck. I also took a hint from David Popp and the MR Video Plus T-trak module series and glued pieces of wood inside the end walls to provide a solid surface to attach the Unitrack, since the rest of the track will go on foam.

One of the prototypes I intend to run on these modules, which will focus on modern passenger service, is Chicago Metra. Most modelers who do a Chicago prototype miss a major feature of Chicago: it's a multilevel city. In the 19th century, Chicago raised the level of its city streets above the lake level to avoid flooding, but places where the level wasn't raised are common.

But then between about 1900 and 1930, the city required the railroads to elevate their rights of way in a massive grade separation project. So this is a common sight when you're driving through the city:

(This was taken on Cicero Avenue near the Irving Park station on the Milwaukee Northwest District.) I will build up the fill with foam and add an overpass similar to the one in the picture. This will also be an opportunity to add street furniture.