Then of course the first thing I did when getting back to Jamestown was un-boxing what I had been able to fit into my car.  (Left at my parents house are a couple of boxes of models and modeling supplies – along with the wood from the original benchwork.)

One discovery we had is that all of the electrical components are missing.  (Wires and control boxes.)  Now they will turn up someday I am sure, but in the meantime I had to do some ordering and creative thinking.  After discussing the problem with the folks on the Märklin B&G Yahoo group – I learned that I can replace the old control boxes (which aren’t sold anywhere except ebay anymore)  with simple easy to obtain toggle switches.  So a quick trip to radio shack I was able to pick up a couple of different types and test them out.  I also ordered a bunch of wire off of ebay – so I should be good to go soon.  (Also at Radio Shack picked up power distribution strips so that when the wire does get here, I will be able to wire everything to the transformer.)

Last thing I accomplished this week – is my initial single level layout.  Not quite perfect yet, though Dad is planning on coming up sometime to help revise, but it is a start.

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Märklin Setup in progress

Walt – Toy Train Overdose

First Eight Strips

Hope those brought a smile to your face!  Now I have to get back to work and stop reading the Märklin forums/groups.

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Model Train Comics