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I found this little white metal kit a few years ago at a train show. Don't remember the maker, and I've since lost the little guy, but they do exist! (Click To Enlarge)

The problem with shingles for N scale is the size of the "gravel" is typically huge for N.

My prayers for Jim and his family.

Perfect!!!!

Atlas RTS can make a perfectly good plan, and it's not too hard to work with at all. This was done with RTS and then I added scenery suggestions with Microsoft Paint: as to the 4x8 question, it sure is easy to get started, but it's not the best use of space since you need walking room...

For paved roads I've always liked this method: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/crowley/ashphalt_roads.htm Put a row of toothpicks glued end to end down the centerline of the road before you add the foam and your road will have an instant crown to it.

Evening all! Been out doing lots of motorcycle riding, so I haven't been around much. Sorry 'bout that! The family is doing good, and so am I. Been working with a biker church about an hour from here, and I think maybe we might get one going around here. We'll see what God has in...

You got the VTX! Man, thats sweet!

Ah, a convert! You've discovered the best thing about N scale!

You could take a couple of these micro layouts and string them together to fit your space and requirements. http://www.carendt.us/

There's not a lot of Pennsy specific steam out there that I know of. Most steam is pretty generic, and Pennsy was famous for the very distinctive Belpiere fireboxes. If larger flanges are OK, Minitrix had a couple three or four loco's that would work. The had a 2-10-0, a 4-6-2, and two...

I step out for just a couple minutes, and.............................

Now thats just nuts! If you really are not guilty, why are you penalized?

Spoke to her earlier.....she's great!