I've been drafting a timetable for the rapidly approaching start of formal operations on the layout.  The following posts show some images of how it's shaping up.  Formatting, wording and so on are copied from prototype WP timetables wherever practical.  So far I'm working with a very abbreviated amount of information, four pages plus the inside and outside covers. 

I have installed a dozen blocks using current transducers (CT) to sense presence of an engine (or lighted car) in a block. I use DCC. The circuits were designed by Bill Hudson (see hudsontelcom.com). Some of my signal heads work fine. Some are showing a double indication, ie, the clear signal (green) stays lit. I can't figure out what's causing the problem even with Bill's guidance by emails. All the circuit boards work correctly if I install them in a block where a signal head works properly.

Developing the String Lines

On my layout there are 3 stations on line with major industrial switching, Birdsboro, Coatesville and Montchanin.  Under the previous timetable, the locals worked Birdsboro and Montchanin.  Coatesville is brand new.  Eventually it will have its own switch engine, but I don't have enough cars to support full operation.  So I need to figure out how to work Coatesville.