Bill, each time I view the video I am more astounded and in awe of your talent and that you created this in only a week's time. Completely mind-boggling!
I can tell by the add-on piping on the loco's boiler that you're using a conventional P.E. loco. Any spercial reason why that rather than one from the regular LionChief or 10th Anniversay LionChief sets?
You've mentioned the ascending and decending rails are electrically blocked from each other with separate power supplies. What tranformer(s) are you using? 2 cw-80's, z4000?
Also, how many total hours per day is this running and is that continuous running or with periodic breaks inbetween?
Is it set at a predetermined speed with the track power cycled on and off using a timer or is someone physically turning the train's transformer(s) on and off each day?
I also see you're using only the cars that came with the starter set. Any idea how many add-on cars could be utilized without unduly stresdsing the loco's motor and drive train?
BTW, love the separate loop of track at top. It "tops" of the tree perfectly! What diameter is that loop?
A tremendous holiday display showcasing the P.E. train set. Undoubtedly the children who see it must love it. Hopefully one of the local tv media outlets here will hear about it and show a clip of of this very special tree during one of their news broadcasts or possibly feature it during one their "morning show" broadcasts.
