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kentsoftware.com Hi, I want to encourage you to hold on to that engine. Maufacters these days are limiting production runs to batches. You indicated alot of trouble and expense to acquire one. Try and hold on to it. I have had several engines that were "Big" for the layout and got frusterated with them. Mine is a small 2 x 8 switching plan and I use a 0-6-0 for it. There is a small stable of big steam that will be used in the future. It is harder to find good engines after a production run. Linn Wescott's Track Plans 101 gives good almost timeless advice. A little bit at a time does it. If you jest gotta have a big road right this minute, there are a number of builders who have started a new market of prebuilt layouts. It will cost plenty. I believe the 4 x 8 is a good start. afterwards you can venture out into the rest of the basement or room with solid ideas of what to do. Good Luck, Lee
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