Turns out Jason Shron isn't the only guy with a real train in his basement--Dr. Nick Muff of Washington State has an F7 cab and a mock up of a passenger car in his basement and layout room.
See more photos, info and links on my blog at http://cprailmmsub.blogspot.ca/2013/01/another-guy-with-real-train-in-his.html
John Longhurst, Winnipeg