I have recently purchased an Atlas O-scale SW9 (2-rail); which (assuming it survives the overseas shipment) should be at my door in 3 weeks or so.  O-scale has always been my scale of choice; however, until recently obtaining equipment has been a show stopper.  Now that it seems I have the motive power on its way, it is time to plan a little layout for it.

I've finally succumbed to the lure of On30 ... you know, those 'toy trains' produced by Bachmann which are so cute, reasonably priced, and readily available.

With a locomotive on its way to my door, I need to build something to run it on ... you know, a model railroad layout.