With arrival of Rapido Trains LRC coaches it’s time to store some of the older VIA Rail Blue and Gold coaches. Not wanting the hassle of opening a number of jewel cases each time I run this set, I built a storage case. This is 1/4 inch foam sheets, cut to fit inside a sturdy shipping box. I was able to create two trays inside the box. With the leftover foam, I built a small workstation to hold cars/engines.

Inspired by the dumping gifting of some HO train set stuff from a friend, I looked for something to do with it. The idea is to create an enjoyable layout for as little money and effort as possible. And the different scale and era will be a nice change of pace. I found a gentleman selling more train stuff, but he lived two hours away. His asking price was $30, and I offered $60 if he'd meet me halfway. Which he did.

SMA35 Interactive DCC Decoders IDEC The Next Generation - Sequencing Movement Sound & Lighting v1.08  https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/40940  describes the construction and use of a new series of low cost decoders that interact with the environment around them (significantly more than in the past).