Heh. My layout began as a 56" by 38" oval of steel-rail E-Z track. The only service was passenger. This was provided by Thomas the Tank Engine, pulling Annie and Clarabel. I obtained two Troublesome Trucks and James the following year, although I lost one truck soon after. The weird 19" radius curves were problematic to replace(I was relieved when I finally had 12 18" radius curves)when damaged. Now, the curve sections are nickel silver-rail E-Z track, as is part of one straightaway. Three turnouts, two manual and one remote are used to create harbour sidings. One of these is independently controlled via my first power pack and terminal track. My engine roster now also includes Gordon and Henry, which is lucky because Thomas and James are down for wiring repairs, which in Thomas' case will wait 'til I can use the soldering gun. I have two express coaches. The goods stock has been expanded with a couple scratchbuilt vans and some partially-anglicised flats. I'm getting two more express coaches and a Hornby Thomas for Chrismas, by which time I'll have most of the track for my tabletop layout laid. I could go on, but I should probably shut up now.