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Thanks for the guidance, guys. Miles, that is a great list and I appreciate your effort.

Collyn, Had to look up Canon City on the map! Your photos were excellent! I remember seeing the canyon some years ago on a driving vacation. We plan to move to Eagle, CO when we get our place here sold. The new place has a basement and that is my target for a HO layout.

Ed, I looked at the Trains.com site and found no shows listed for this area. Sigh.

I have some vague feel for which type and style of cars and locos were used when and where, but is there an economical and brief book on the subject?

For those in SoCA, there is a special train exhibit at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA featuring many displays in all popular gauges. Includes the live steam engine from Walt Disney's backyard layout and many rare train toys. Started yesterday and continuing through 1/7/07. Go to...

If you don't have such a stool, I got a cheap one at Harbor Freight. Not terrible fancy but it does work. Has a plastic tray underneath for tools, etc and a padded seat.

Regarding your disabilities; I can sympathise! Could you cut that 2x4 hole in the center and use something like a mechanic's crawler to get in there? Or a mechanic's rolling stool?

Ah, that Anaheim show is the one I would like to see. Went to that event several years ago and it was impressive. Del Mar is a bit of a drive.

How can I find out where and when there will be model RR shows? My particular interest is in shows in the So CA area.

What do you use to weigh your rolling stock - or locomotives - when trying to meet the NMRA recommendations?

When we get to our new location, I will have to do a lot of experimenting, I guess. But have to build the basement rooms first!

Thanks, guys. I haven't used Homasote in so long I have forgotten its properties. Sounds like a winner for model RR use. That cork link was interesting. It is amazing how much I learn from each diversion, but then I have a lot to learn!:D

Newbie here, obviously. Trying out the site as much as anything this time. My only experience with HO gauge is a simple oval under a Christmas tree, a Bachmann set I bought at ACE Hardware. I fastened it down to a 1/2" plywood base. But that was some time ago. No layout as yet - still a dream...