My goal of building a new 3-rail layout kind of went crazy. I found I was tiring of all the block and turnout wiring. So what would I do? Thinking the grandkids (and myself!) might want a little varitey. So maybe I could work in a 1:43 scale slot car track. Then I found these neat lighted buildings made by Dept 56 and Lemax and collected a few,new,flea markets,antique shops,Ebay and being not "to far" from O-scale, well some at least. The buildings added a world of light and great detail. Always loving the carnival rides, after much savings, I slowly picked up a collection of Mr. Christmas World's Fair rides,all under scale and a few Lemax carnival booths that added many of lights, motions, and sound. The sound volume can be varied or turned off, and will play era music or Christmas songs at your selection.
As far as the TRAINS go, my original 13x16 plan had three loops 072+,outside,054+middle and 042+ inside all connected by turnouts. My plans were to be able to run 3 trains at once, one per loop. The outer loops for my scale N&W steamers. After completion of the loops, turnouts yet installed, I was getting tired of watching loop after loop, so my plans went a makeover. There is now one continous 3 loop run stoping at 3 stations. At the yard, I can back one train in, then back out another to make a return run. I have much detailing left to make all blend in. Well, maybe not a true 3-rail layout anymore, but it is fun. Someday when I can afford ($400) Ross dbl. crossover, I will be able to run my scale engines on a 2 lap outer loop run. My few turnouts are now withing easy reach and all all manual.
Thanks for the look.
Bill
