This will be my 3rd attempt at building a HO layout.  The first one was a copy of someone else's track plan.  The plan fit nicely into my space (9x12), but after laying the track, my skill level just couldn't fit the structures, streets, tunnels scenery etc to look right (my post picture above is a view of it).  And I did make a lot of mistakes that I would like to do over.

Just testing to see if I can send pictures....

I don't intend to uncouple (Kadee #5) using any magnatic means.  Therefore, is there any need to keep the trip pin?  If they are not adjusted accurately they tend to hang up on switches.  And I would like to clip them off.  Other than magnatic uncoupling are they of any use?

Cecil (My first blog-hope it meets the rules)

STOKES VALLEY NORTHERN R/R