Us "Mere Mortals" are busy as hell right now with four projects in the shop now and more waiting in line. Which is why we are so late getting to the two new layout projects for the April York Show. The one you see now is our new "Entry Level" two-train Lionel LionChief-powered layout. The one you don't see (yet) is our new "Entry Level" Angela Trotta Thomas three-train LionChief-powered Layout. It just came off the CNC Router bed and out of the Carpentry Shop late yesterday. Our very good friends at Gargraves and Ross Custom have also been invaluable in getting us the goods ontime for this and many of our other current and future projects. The new Angela Trotta Thomas LionChief Layout will be the same basic design as the upscale "Angela Layout" that we featured last year (and will be at York again this April). However, while it will feature many of the same Angela "3D Printed" buildings us the "Upscale Angela" layout did, it will use many two-dimensional Angela buildings, as well as simplified scenic effects. I suspect that when you look at the new layout, you will have a hard time telling which is which at first glance. However, when you look at the price tag, the difference will be quite clear. These are meant to be accessible entry-level layouts, but built by professionals, and they are meant to make it possible for the beginner to have something beautiful to start their model railroading lives with. Of course, it's also available to all toy train lovers as well. So, ALL ABOARD!!
Clarke
