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I have been model railroading since I was a kid. Initially with an HO layout on a sheet of plywood when I was a kid. In 1990 with an HO layout in my apartment. Then a Gn3 layout in my duplex in 1991 and then Gn3 taking two rooms and about 600sq ft in my previous home, from 1995. Around 2000, spent time with ‘riding scale’ (as I call it), and built a 4in scale ride in loco on 7.5” gauge (still have, track someday). After moving to a new home in 2023, my first option and layout is a 2 rail, O scale, shelf layout for operations plus lite scenery. Future hopes for a building and larger large scale layout.

When I reference model scales… G = 1/22.5 scale, correct scale for G Gn3 = G scale, 3ft narrow gauge on LGB / Gauge 1 G Std Ga = G scale Std Gauge, on Gauge 3 F = 1/20.3 scale Fn3 = F scale, 3ft ng modeling on LGB / Gauge 1 #1 = 1/32 scale, loosely between G and O #1n3 = modeling 3ft ng in 1/32 scale LS = other Large Scale stuff that runs on LGB track …not everything on LGB is actually “G scale” Gauge 1 = 45mm, 1 3/4in, G gauge, LGB track Gauge 3 = 63.5mm, 2 1/2in, Std Ga for G scale G1 or #1 = 1/32 scale, 1 3/4in, Gauge 1 O = 1/48 scale On3 = O scale, 3ft narrow gauge On30 = O scale, 30in narrow gauge HO = 1/87 scale HOn3 = HO scale, 3ft narrow gauge

Hill Country Line (?) - a new 2 Rail, O scale layout loosely based on the Fredericksburg & Northern RR that ran in the Texas Hill Country. A shelf layout being built, starting on in January 2025. Marek Mountain RR 2 - indoor Gn3 layout, modeling in 1/22.5 scale, about 600sq ft, using a two car garage and around the master bedroom for a grade. Featured 3 levels, two branches lines, a lower staging yard and planned rail yard and junction. All track was handlaid and switches were scratch-built, Gauge 1. Even had some Std Ga equipment (used Gauge 3). From 1995 to 2023. Marek Mountain Tram - the larger riding scale, using the common 7.5 inch gauge, I built a ride-in narrow gauge diesel, loosely 4 inch scale, ran on other railroads. I coordinated the ‘Alamo Gang’ mini meets for several years. The loco and some cars are stored, awaiting track to be laid. From 2000 to… Marek Mountain RR 1 - indoor Gn3 in my rented duplex. Using the living room, I built a layout that circled the room, had a hidden lower staging and branch line with switchback. Hand-laid track and scratch built switches, DC operations with PFM sound. Even got on national TV. From 1991 to 1995. G Scale Timesaver - for a couple years, I took a switching layout in 1/22.5 scale to area train shows. This featured 3ft x 20ft of table sections and LGB track. A home made hand-held throttle and photos to have people walk up and switch cars and talk about this new large G scale stuff. From 1989 to 1991. HO SP layout - back in to model railroading, I built a 5ft x 12ft HO layout in a one bedroom apartment. Featured a small yard and 25ft run at 2% grade to reach upper areas of a mountains area, plus large hidden storage area. Was sold and expanded, then sold again. From 1987 to 1991. HO Plywood layout - when I was very young, my dad built me an HO layout on a sheet of plywood. It sat on-top a pool table in his auto repair shop waiting area. I ran trains to entertain customers, switching cars and alternating trains with DC block control. From 1969 to late 1970s.

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