New stuff for my train layouts-micro led's, backdrops, and something awesome

Winter is the time for working on the trains.

I decided to fool around with some 5mm and 3 mm micro led's.  Truthfully, they are a PITA to do, but I like the effect.  They don't throw a lot of light, but the idea of running these on battery power instead of transformer power was appealing because I didn't have to run wires to a bus, or any of the transformers.  Just wire to the battery and a simple on/off switch.

This is a 30 year old platform from long ago, on the overhead layout.  I don't run the wires underneath to keep them hidden.  They can't be seen at all from the floor. 

A new 15 X 30 inch backdrop from a famous rendering of the old stadium.  Dave, at Backdrop Junction, was able to work the photo I sent him into this size.  The metal railings were made by the kids in shop as a project.  All I did was drill the ten small holes in each and spray paint them.

Dave also sent this 18 X 60 inch backdrop of the Washington DC area.  It hides a lot of the large power wires.  Getting two 1/4 inch black foam boards up there required some nailing with brads, so, I couldn't spray glue it down before mounting it.  It's hung with velcro and is hanging loosely until I get used to it and am sure it won't sag anywhere.

This awesome art came today from Stoddart's Ltd. in Georgia.  21 X 15 inches, about 9 pounds.  I think it is so cool, I decided on this post.  Hope you like it as much as I do.  Those of you who attend the Big E are more than aware of their products.  It was in a forum post this week, that I first saw this.  Thanks guys.

I gave the husband and wife business a call on Tuesday.  Two days, Fed Ex, from Georgia to Connecticut.  Can't beat that.

As always, hope you get some ideas from these pics.

Jerry