On my recent visit to Michael Rose's wonderful layout he was nice enough to do a "How to" video on his LED lighting strips that he assembles and uses to light his layout. (And yes, I did get some yummy cake and coffee - more on that in a later post!)

There was a recent discussion of occupancy detection methods on MRH (see: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/20240 ).

I would like to add another option that involves using a small laser and phototranistor to detect when a train is occupying a section of track.  I use this method rather successfully on my HO module.  A laser detects when a train is on the main line so that another train that runs only on my module doesn't cross the main track at an inopportune time!

My ongoing blog about building a small 6' x 1' 1/2 switching layout and a 4' 1/2 staging/Interchange in a Condo in Toronto.

As we approach the Holidays and we expect guests, I want to get going on the scenery and building construction. However, the layout is light and small enough (6' x 1' 1/2) that I can pull it off the shelving support and store in the closet in lieu of my progress.

Scenery: Culvert/Pond Scene

Here is a photoshopped demo of the Culvert/Pond scene i've been working on:

..............that was available in the late 70's to early 80's.  I am stumped on this and maybe you all could help.