Hillmovers Construction Co has been at work roughing in the bottom of Roberts Creek just west of Oakhill Oregon. The locals are pretty happy to see that scenery is finally starting to appear.

Roberts Creek was named after the pioneering yard master of the Bear Creek and South Jackson railroad whose crusty disposition earned him the reputation of someone you don't wanna go messing with. He recented decided to move to the Klamath Falls division for various reasons. He will be missed, but the creek (and his legendary crustiness) ensure he won't be forgotten.

Before scenery could proceed farther in this area a good solid creek bed had to be installed. This was made considerably more difficult by the fact that this benchwork is directly above Redland on the Deschutes branch and so benchwork thickness is a problem. To make matters worse the Redland lighting has to coexist with the creek bed in the same benchwork.

The creek will wind back and forth through some mountainous terrain with the track hopping from one side to the other on three bridges to avoid the need to drill tunnels and do extensive excavation when one of side of the creek goes vertical.

Pictures from Oct 23, 2005. Click 'em to expand 'em.