It's moving day ...

The big day, actually weekend, has arrived. David James of Brecksville, Ohio, who is taking the P&LE layout back to Ohio, arrived Saturday night with friend Kenny Orchard, and after dinner, spent an hour planning and scheming on how to best remove the layout without destroying it.

First thing tackled Sunday morning was the 2 1/2 turn helix, built on a 6' x 6' platform, and covered with a mountain, built with 2" pink foam. After removing the foam mountain - intact -, it was cutting wires and rails.

David looks at the deconstructed helix, prior to moving it to the trailer. This is the single largest section of the railroad, but next comes the Paducah Engine House yard with its eleven turnouts.

Kenny (in the lead) and David start loading the sections into the 26' foot trailer. At this point, still a lot to go, but still looks like they can get it done today.