For the total approach to a model railroad this is one of the best in the US. This RR in set in the modern era and it's operations come as close as you can get to the real thing.  Lessons to be learned for this layout are endless. Three Parts.

Weathering the rolling stock is a must - the plastic look of cars just coming out-of-the-box ruins every illusion.

Here are some shots of Newport Steel on John Miller's Kanawha & Lake Erie Railroad. The facility is huge and runs along two walls of the layout room.

This is my blog for those who wish to follow along as I build sub-roadbed and lay track on the LK&O Railroad. Any and all comments are welcomed and appreciated.

I haven’t had much time for the Cornhill & Atherton recently, so nothing to report or ask you guys about – funny how life has a habit of getting in the way of your hobby

This video is great, the test board and miniature speakers make me think it would be worth building something like this for testing before installing.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=N3B__iNYyNU

After considering everyone's comments and suggestions thing have been slowly progressing. While the journey is enjoyable, I am eager to get some trains running. Below are some shots of progress to date. 

This seems to be a good spot as any to document construction so may stay here (with exception to my normal diversions). It is changing as I build and learn more. Less is more.

The plan is scaled up from HO to On30 in my 16'x24' room (outside dimensions).

Neil