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A question for Big Boy

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A question for Big Boy
Posted by Dr. John on Sunday, November 6, 2005 10:21 AM
Many of you are aware that Big Boy (Elliott) was the "star" of an excellent video entitled, "How to Build a Toy Train Layout," about building a 4x8 O gauge layout. It covers all stages from benchwork construction to track laying, wiring and scenery. Very helpful and very practical. [tup]

Elliot, I was left with the impression that there would be a follow-up video. Is that still the plan or not?

By the way, the video is availble from T-M Books and Videos:

http://www.tmbooks-video.com/how-to.htm
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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Sunday, November 6, 2005 1:05 PM
Thanks John, that was Tom's original idea, to create a series of how to's. But, at the time there were a number of other how to videos that hit the market, and sales were, to say the least, flat.

I think the plans for a follow up fell by the wayside when his "I Love Toy Trains" series took off. He really discovered a niche with that, when he put together a bunch of out takes and other silly stuff, for his young son.

That was a fun weekend when I went to Tom's farm to shoot that. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Posted by Dr. John on Sunday, November 6, 2005 2:31 PM
Thanks, Elliot!

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