An empty bench is the sign of an empty mind. October 26, 2007
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A Layout that now only exists in the books October 16, 2007
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Jim Totski’s layout in the works for over 30 years is now just a memory in a photo album. He is in the process of moving and his layout had to be dismantled. Although as they say, all good things must come to an end but all endings create new beginnings. His new house has a large heated double garage that will make a great new home for the new Ontario Short Line Railroad which will be better than ever.
Here are a few images to remember his layout.


My Grandfathers layout February 14, 2007
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Here are some images shot several months ago of my Grandfathers HO layout. He also prefers the hand laid look. (Now you know where I get it from.) I have learned all my railroading knowledge and techniques from him as he is a master railroader craftsman.

This is main town on the layout called Cedar Valley.

Here is a photo of Cedar Valley’s future roundhouse and engine facilities location.

This is Greystone, one of the two mainline towns serviced from Cedar Valley.

