DAVE C, COACH JOE, MODEL RAILROADER, MIKE and T8AFAO,
Thanks for the comments. First, about the Weaver engines: I have several of their Diesels, 2-8-0 die-cast steamers, and brass steamers. I really like them all. As far as the layout, I've been working on it for almost three years since I retired. It's supposed to look like a single-track branch line in rural New England between 1920 and 1960. About half is scenery, with a truss bridge, wood trestle, stream, and short tunnel. The town side is old-style buildings, most built from kits but some scratch-built. Not too much track - it's not typical out in the country. The water is Envirotex two-part epoxy. Easy to use if you follow the directions. E-mail me if I can be of assistance.
MELGAR