Main line connected

Right on time (according to my prediction of two weeks ago) I've finally got the main line laid from the throat of the lower yard to the top of the hill, and then down the helix.  All that remains is to lay the staging yard track (plus of course all the industrial track, two yards, and logging branch line). Budget prevents the acquisition of the quantity of switches required for the yards and industrial areas for a few more months, but the staging area and some sidings can hopefully be done this weekend. We'll see how it goes.