R&D 1.0 was a temporary layout to test the design and to find out if a crew for OPS could be assembled. It was built using three modules (two were later used in a Myth Buster’s episode), several hollow core doors, and many pieces of plywood, all held together with “rawhide and ductape” and drywall screws.

Here are a few photos.

 

Castroville
Castroville
R&D RR looking toward Elkhorn ELK
Gilroy
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MythBusters modules, AKA Castroville
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Four train meet in Castroville
R&D RR looking toward Sargent SGT
R&D RR looking toward Sargent SGT

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