Quick update- the RTA marked versions (the green cars) are just about sold out according to Bowser's website.  They still have versions marked for other systems, in case anyone's interested in doing a little kitbashing.

Well, after several weeks of waiting, we FINALLY have a table on which we can place the layout.  Now that we have the benchwork pretty much in place (well, maybe a few minor tweaks are needed), it's time to get crackin' with the pike and bring it to life.  But how?  Well, the train party we had with my cousins went well and we got a lot of good ideas out of it, but now we have to figure out what can go on, and where....  Decisions, decisions!!  We have a few kits, we ordered a star

Here's a good way to get ideas for starting your layout:  Host a train party!

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