Art- the river looks better now. Once the acrylic is on top it should look great.
Mark- I use fun-tak to hold my little people in place. Don't know how it would do on a moving train but worth a shot. The stuff never hardens or dries out.
Beardog- first its flamingos- next its Gi-raffes!
Elliot- your wife is a saint! Actually does some train related shopping for you too! I have a couple of Woodland Scenics silicone rock molds. The plaster pops right out of them every time.
Bob