Ahhh! A free cup of coffee will never be refused. Thanks Steve.
Sorry I haven't been on much. I have such a mess in my Depot that it has kept me busy...in fact that is what I am still doing today. I finally have all the walls insulated, the door installed at the opening between the depot and the adjoining garage, and my workbench relocated and back up. I bought the lumber for the layout extension and should be able to get on it tomorrow. The biggest hurdle is trying to figure out where to put everything (the floor is almost covered up in boxes and things)
I was up until the wee hours this a.m. trying to figure out the best way to turn my locos around on the new extension which is a point to point operation. I wanted a wye, but jeez they take up so much room it would screw up the rest of the design. A reversing loop was my next experiment, but the radius would be pretty tight at 22" and take away some of the operating challenges. Now I am thinking about a cheapo turntable even if I hand turn it. I would need at least a 120', but would rather not build another CMR or expensive one. STILL THINKING!
Steve: How would you rate the overall quality of the video connection? fair, good, great? I have been curious about that for quite some time. I knew there was residual delay, but a refresh of 3-4/sec seems like something you can deal with...for the novelty, if nothing else.
NZKen: Sorry that you are feeling bad. Maybe you just ran out of gas from getting s-o-o-o much work accomplished on your benchwork.
Sorry I won't have time today for a Skype, but maybe later this evening.