I recently posted a layout update video on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ork2JFQYVbI&feature=plcp
(Sorry for just a link ... couldn't get the embed to work)
I've finished one side of my Southport station using parts I had laser cut by Monster Modelworks.
Build notes can be found on my blog: http://ctalayout.blogspot.com/
But alas, unfortunately I won't be able to attend the Mass Transit Modellers meet in Rutgers this year. It just didn't work out.
Thanks
CTA Fan
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I like it. 
CTA,
I am amazed at the realism in your work! I was born and raised in Chicago, living in the city for 23 years and in the near NW burbs for another 35 years before retiring to the mountains in CO. I rode the L/subway my entire life. I commuted to HS and college on the Ravenswood and the Logan Square line (Brown line and Blue line now) I get back to Chicago once a year ans use the "L" to get from ORD or MDW and to get around the city.
I lived amidst buildings just like your models! I looked out my bedroom window to a three flat just like your model. My planned layout will have an elevated line. There will be a double track "loop" around the city center with legs extending out to small 2-3 track terminals. A couple of wyes and a few crossovers will let me vary routes.
I noticed in video you are running 2 car concsists. I find that very realistic and it really makes sense. Modeling and fitting in platforms for a 4-8 car consist would not only be a much bigger task, it would throw the scale and balance out of proportion. I was planning on doing the same. Still deciding on the superstructure/girder plan....yours is the "gold standard" as far as I am concerned!
Again, GREAT WORK!
Jim
Salida, CO
The Heart of the Rockies
Awesome! The EL, the building, etc. Really L@@LING good. That blue background lets the detail be seen.
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