So far the Canadian area of the Forum looks quite active , and I certainly appreciate the details that Andrew , Robin and David have been sending along . I'm in the Essex area and , sad to say , have not done any railfanning in your area although you aren't far .
My H.O. layout , under construction , is a ficticious scenario with CPR in a heavy industrial setting , namely steel ,and I have taken a few liberties .For instance I like Shay's , I mean really LIKE Shays so have inserted one in my setting even though I can't trace a Shay to a Canadian steel setting . There was one in Seattle at Hofius Steel ....close enough for me . My ore is supplied by the ' Fitz ' and a lime kiln and coal mine supply the other basic ingredients . I have obtained most of what I need but now the real work begins . Digitrax will power the layout ( decoders are installed but track is not finished ) . I'll keep an eye on this Forum for other ideas . Thank you all , gentlemen . NEIL