In this holiday season I am posting this "card."  I've had this image in my files for years and am sorry to say I can't credit the source.  Looks like a pretty festive time in "Lionelville!"

Best seasons greetings and holiday wishes to all.

First and foremost, I want to thank Dave Meek for the inspiration. Here is the beginning of my version of the Pagosa & Southern in N scale. But mine will be a modern version in South Florida, Florida East Coast will be the main railroad serving an industrial site.  The following photos is just the beginning. The layout is the same size as Dave's, 1' x 6'. Made from a shelf bought at the big orange box store. Came to the exact size. The frame I made from fine pine with a decorative lip. I am planning to take this layout to my office at work.

***Warning - wining ahead!***

Ever since I've had to tear down my old railroad and move into a new room that it is less than 1/10th the size of my previous area (1700 sf vs 120 sf) I've been struggling with DDS (Downsizing Depression Syndrome).  Yes, I know all of the advantages of a "small" railroad verses a "large" railroad....but the nagging feeling of "too small" keeps raising it's ugly head. 

I was looking at the "Instructables" web site this morning and saw an interesting cross-over idea that folks here would probably be interested in...

John

Improvised Safety Guard for Rotary Tool

 http://www.instructables.com/id/Improvised-Guard-for-Rotary-Tool/