There I was lookin' at the sea of green terrain and the incomplete track at the Ft. Smith industrial area... SOOO... I rolled up my sleeves and started mixin' n' matchin' track pieces to get something close to what my data indicates.

I've ALMOST GOT IT! Just a few tidbits to finish out... BUT... (and this is important) the elements are in place so I can forge on toward Van Buren if I desire. YIPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!

Take a look below at the AE screen w/annotation of what I've accomplished.

I'm so PROUD of me!

12/16/09 11:55 PM CST...

NEWS FLASH!

The Frisco rails reach the Van Buren side of the Arkansas River!!! Inclusive with the rails reaching Van Buren: "Hill" siding and Ft. Smith Rim & Bow spur are in, as well as another spur and siding (Midland Heights), as well as the IM&S Jct switch AND the small Oak Park siding.

Plus, the basic rails of the IM&S are in place to IM&S Jct. Tomorrow evening I'll likely finish them up, tying them into the SLSF at the IM&S Jct switch. (IM&S Jct is just a mile south of the Arkansas River crossing.)

This all may seem like a small thing, but like I've been saying, Fort Smith has been a butt-kicker... and I've stalled out a number of times trying to fit the elements in. BUT...

....I AM PREVAILING!

This excellent news Andre! I look forward to hearing more about the development of this route.

Boss, it looks great.

Per Usual! Your work is outstanding..

Looking forward to this Andre!

Merry Christmas!

Galen

Thanks fellers!

Braggin' on me is like hollerin' "sic 'em" to a coon dog that's got a coon cornered.

HOWEVER...

Had a 12 hour workday today. Day started at 5:30 AM... got home about 7:45 PM. Just finished supper. Tuckered out. Still need to call and check on mom as well as some other odds and ends.

Soooo....

I may not feel like getting much done tonight.

However, your kind words of encourgement is always much appreciated!