Update on my Model Train Project

It has been awhile, but back a few years ago I designed a PLC controlled model train project using a Micrologix 1400 PLC as a means to learn programming. I did get stuck a few times and I got some good advice from members here and I was able to improve my skills. I did this crazy project because I wanted to be able to do projects at work to do improvements. I have had a few job changes during this time but now settled in a job where I have been able to utilize these skills to update older equipment. None of these are big projects (like designing a whole new machine) but smaller scale which I am happy with.

I spent a lot of time and money on this project and I didn't want to just dismantle it and say "ok that was fun" so I made a new permanent home for the project. I had an existing around the ceiling layout in my one room, so I transferred this project to that layout.  I mounted the PLC controls on the wall, The second controls (which operate the layout manually) was mounted on a folding table. I also used a pedestal which I obtained from a previous job since they were scrapping all the equipment prior to closing. I also integrated the PLC and HMI panels into my home network so Now I can access and program the PLC and HMI panels from any computer in my house. I had a spare 4 inch panel that I purchased years ago which I used to learn how to work with HMI's and it turned out it has an ethernet port so used it for my project as a second panel for testing. When I moved the project I wasn't sure what to do with it. I ended up making it battery powered and I found a wifi bridge so now this panel works on wireless. 

For those who helped me in the past when I got stuck with the programming, thank you.

Mike