Elliot, don't be discouraged by the low visitor turnout. The national narrow gauge convention was in Cincinnati a few years ago and I also had a small number of visitors. When you think about it, these guys are interested in narrow gauge which means winding track through the mountains with generally late 1800's to early 1900's small steam power. You model modern big-time standard gauge trains running through non-mountainous scenery. Just as narrow gauge is not my cup of tea, layouts like yours (and mine) are not really theirs.
You're doing a magnificent job, and lots of other audiences do and will appreciate it.
