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Here's another shot of the n scale layout with the hand held controller units.

This little guy is learning how turn-outs work. He kept his parents there for almost three and a half hours playing with these layouts. His parents said he woke them up at 6:30 that morning asking "Do you know what day this is?!?!?" He had been waiting for several days for this event.

Long shot of the different displays

Here's another little boy operating the z scale and a Mom intensely concentrating on re-railing a z scale car.

Here's one showing the kids "planting" trees and "growing" grass - the legal kind! In the bottom left hand corner is a mock up I made showing the different steps of starting to make a mountain and ending with the finished product.

This one shows some children operating the 2 z scale units

This is one of the units that has the portable hand controllers. This little guy and his parents come in at least 2 to 3 times a week. He's almost five and he knows his trains.

I'm attaching some pictures of a mini-train display that we (Glen and I) took to the restaurant where I work. The local newspaper came out to take pictures and did an article that came out last Thursday. Also, the publsiher of the newspaper came in later with his granddaughter and had lunch...

Well, wherever the sign is, it's pretty amusing whether it's politically correct or not.

Re: Hmmmm. Very good point

I've been to see that dam. You can also see the what's left of the pump house, at least the foundation of it. The tracks and train bridge that are nearby are no longer used. You can walk on the tracks and take in the scenery. Underneath the train bridge you can see the year it was made and...

The scenery is beautiful, especially the mountain shots. Sounds like you had a great trip. Hope you're doing better

That's what I love about this forum. People can post pictures of their "artwork in progress" and we can see it happening! I get so impressed and overwhelmed when I see the scratchbuilding that you all do. What you did here it great. It takes a great deal of imagination to take a picture...

Just yesterday, here in Dallas, a lady in a Ford Explorer was killed when the Dart (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Train hit her at 30-35 mph. From the new report on the radio, the witnesses said she went around the crossing gates and the train plowed into her. I guess we'll never know what was...

You did some great work on this. I love the details. :cool:

Andrew I love the weathered look you've done. Especially the rusty roof. Great job!

Pete Gracias! Your tree looks great. I've tried using the material that you used in this and mine just didn't turn out as well, but maybe could give it another shot. I like using natural materials ( from the craft store or better yet from outside) to make trees. thanks for the heads up...

On the autumn scene I used the Woodland Scenics trees and dried folaige from Garden Ridge. To get the color for the trees I made the Woodland Scenics trees then used two types of craft spray paint. Santa Red and Primary Yellow to get the color. I would spray the folaige yellow and immediately...

Val- Checked out your web site. Will have to go back later to read your article on making things look rusty. I like to see things weathered on layouts. Gives it that 'lived in' look.

Thanks for the encouragement and the kind words