Charlie, this is my first time on this thread and I see its been going for several years.
I love your layout and this topic.
The layout looks great and must be a lot of fun to run. Your audience should be entertained when they see it.
I also like your economical approach to building your layout. When people see your layout and hear that it can be made without costing an arm and a leg, it gives many others hope that they can do it, and spreads the popularity of our hobby. Arnold