switcher 1

Until at least 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, yes.

Annoying 'water mark', only watched a few minutes owing to it being dead centre!

(Just come here from another thread.) Does this 2-wire system allow for reverse loops & wye junctions without any extra faffing about?

I hate that, when you've been waiting a long time for something, & it turns out to be crap!

......love those size comparisons!

Perhaps some enterprising manufacturer can make a modern day version of the block instruments; as there won't be many of the originals available at affordable prices.

Sector plate fiddle leading to three sidings, (as in a 'nook). (3-2-2 will only need about 3ft 6in x 1ft 3in)

That's where a micro comes in handy, something to play with operate whilst constructing your layout of a lifetime. (Mind you, you may get hooked on micros, so beware.)

Was that the layout where they used clockwork & bell codes between sections?

Mine slept in too!

Don't let it bother you Mike. There are a lot of 'nit pickers' - over here, we call them 'rivet counters'. We have been led to believe 'less is more' when considering layout planning for an American style layout. All layout plans have merit, even if used in a different context. Double slips are a great way of cramming more operating interest into a layout, even if it may not be prototypical, it's all about having fun.

......about one foot long, maybe.

....but what is that he is waving.

Is this something different to sector plates & train turntables?

I just received another 4w coach & 3 more trucks today. Edit: Note - these were at a 'sensible' price, in good running condition, (I'm not worried that my 'toys' have been previously played with).