Since I left the model railroading world a little while back, I've missed it terribly. So, today I had a crazy thought! Since I'm switching to N scale anyway (from HO), and since I really don't have the room right now, why not build a diorama? So I started one today (it stays at work). It's very small (29.5" x 16.5") and will feature a double-track mainline, a spur off the main to an industry, a passenger station (passenger trains are still my favorite), a road, some businesses, maybe a house or two, a small creek, and scenery.
I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!!! I've already bought a CSX 60' Box Car which will be, I'm sure, happy to serve my industry... I'll keep you posted of the progress, and please let me know if you have any thoughts/suggestions. I will probably get lots of inspiration from Pelle's article in the MR a few issues back (N shelf layout I think).
WOOHOO!!! And CHOO CHOO!!!
-- crazyro