This layout is very, very large. It covers a 2,600 square foot area, and consists of FOUR decks. It is so large that it can accommodate 30 operators in an operating session. Many people have helped Bruce and his wife build this layout. Includes the track plan of the main level.

This installment of Bruce's large layout covers operations. Included are the operational schematic, discussions about selecting an era for the railroad, building a fleet, the various jobs available, both CTC's, running "day and night", and DCC.

The author chose CTC-16 and explains why. Includes photos of his installation, and a complete circuit diagram of his reconfigured receiver. Also included are diagrams and parts lists for a power station with preregulator and a negative power supply for the command station.

This installment covers the hardware of the cab control. It includes digital and analog cab-assignment panels.

This installment covers computer cab control, layout wiring, and I/O connections. It includes electronic schematics for 15VDC power supply.

This installment covers the computer cab control software. The BASIC program design is discussed and the source code to listed in the article.