RAILROAD BOY

When I was in grade school, my father allowed me to help him build a classic 4x8 HO layout in our basement. Our track plan was a simple loop with a couple of sidings, a small yard, and a reversing section across the middle of the layout. A pair of power packs and a control panel with block switching allowed us to run two trains at the same time. Our locos included a Mantua 0-4-0 Shifter and a 4-axle diesel with rubber band drive. Rolling stock consisted mainly of Athearn blue box and Varney kits. Nothing but the best for us!