Congrats Trevor! The pleasure is all ours.
You have inspired me.
When I started S last July ('11)
I also tore down an O scale layout, now have replaced the trackage and beginng
anew on the scenery. Have 13 s quality locos, all with DCC sound, etc.
Only thing I didn't anticipate is 4 eye surgeries, and in the last weeks, a
stint in CCU. Apparently my heart pumps about 35% less than it should, no
blockages, etc.
So when I say that you inspire me, and others here, like brother boB, it's
literally a lifesaver for me. They told me to get to the trains as much as I
can.
Thanks, i look forward to more great stuff!
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On Aug 29, 2012, at 10:45 AM, "tpm1ca" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> A minor milestone in my S scale endeavour...
>
> One year ago today, I picked a URL, a theme, some custom header photos and
> started a blog about my plan to build a small segment of the Canadian
> National Railway's Port Rowan branch in 1:64.
>
> I have to be honest and admit I'm surprised at how much I've accomplished in
> a year.
>
> When I launched the blog I had a layout plan and some of the equipment I
> needed... and that's about it. I had just confirmed that sufficient equipment
> existed in S scale to do the Port Rowan branch justice, but I hadn't yet
> attained all the essentials. And I still had a previous layout to remove from
> the train room.
>
> In the 365 days since then, I've removed the old layout, prepped the room and
> built all my benchwork… hand laid, wired and tested all of my track… acquired
> all of my key pieces of motive power and rolling stock… installed basic
> terrain across the entire layout and given most of it a first pass of
> scenery… mocked up all of my structures… and hosted my first operating
> sessions. I'm looking forward to what the coming year brings!
>
> One of the greatest pleasures I've enjoyed over the past year is meeting new
> people via the blog. Readers - many of whom are on this list - have provided
> everything from encouragement and suggestions, to sources for products and
> historical information that is helping me build a better layout. To them –
> you know who you are – my heartfelt thanks. It's been great meeting you -
> mostly online, but even sometimes in person. I look forward to more
> conversations.
>
> - Trevor Marshall, Toronto
>
> ---
>
> Port Rowan in 1:64
>
> An S scale model of a Canadian National
> branch line terminal in Southern Ontario:
>
> http://themodelrailwayshow.com/cn1950s
>
>
