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No problem on the delay, I get caught up in the real world from time to time myself. <br /> <br />As for the cut in the plywood base . . . <br />I wanted it in the middle so I could divide the halves and store it easier. The zig-zag cut allows the pieces to be reassembled with one side 9'-4" long and the other side 6'-8" long. Both these edges are still 4'-0" apart so you still have to use 18" rad. curves. The cut was made with a sabre saw for only short bits. The balance was cut with a circular saw. I used 3/4 inch plywood and painted it all brown. Then I marked the track centerlines with a piece of school chalk (you could use a light color crayon if you have one handy). I laid cork roadbed on the top and then drilled a few holes for under table switch machines. I have had to put the project on hold because I am getting the house together to sell. I have it wired for blocks and have run trains but no switch machines have been mounted yet. If you still don't have a picture of how the plywood is cut, just send me an e-mail with your postal address. I will send you a sketch of the plywood with the cut line marked on it. Happy railroading. - Ed
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