NTS & B North Pole Loop benchwork progress

Apr 2008 - Benchwork (shelfs) for the ceiling loop are painted and hung. Changed layout from plan. Originally had 2 passing sidings on shelf on wall next to helix. Decided this was bad idea. If have any problems with derailments, would have to climb over lower level to reach problem. Moved sidings to other side of room. The top picture shows the center room crossing, which is held up by 4 all-thread rods hung from the ceiling joists. The bottom picture shows the outside wall (opposite wall from helix) shelf, which will hold a 4 track passing siding. The shelf for the passing siding had to leave access to the outside water cut-off located in the above the ceiling tile that is removed in the picture, hence the odd shape.