I stumbled upon this article and I was left in a state of bewilderment...  

http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/business_news/x530602459/Police-investigate-theft-of-railroad-tracks-in-Taunton-today-train-derailed

and I find yet another instance...

http://www.wtsp.com/news/topstories/article/195270/250/Two-arrested-for-trying-to-steal-railroad-track-parts

I would say I'm amazed, however, this is just pathetic.

Addendum added 6/4/11

Thanks for the reassurance. I await the PDF version of your newest catalog, as does my 4 year old son.

I agree. Hopefully they will bring some back. That DDA40X was only released last year.

Quote from: pdlethbridge on February 02, 2010, 04:01:23 AM
I have Linux Ubuntu on my computer and run the atlas software using Wine, which is a Microsoft software compatibility layer. Do they have software like that for the Mac?

Yes, it's called CrossOver. I have used the Atlas software myself and it works okay. Although a native software version would be nice.

Quote from: Zophiel on February 02, 2010, 03:15:38 AM

Quote from: pdlethbridge on February 02, 2010, 01:56:20 AM
Try this software to get your layout planned.

Ah, is there a Mac-based version or equivalent?

What software are you currently using? I know there are some titles like RailModeller.

My profile image is the Grand Central Terminal main concourse.

I use ModelTrainStuff.com. They are quick, their prices are amazing and they have great service.

I, too, have the Royal Gorge set and have notice on occasion that the second coach separates from the dome coach. I also noticed that the two coaches have different couplers (the regular car has an E-Z Mate Mark 2-with springs and the dome car has the regular E-Z mate coupler without the springs).

This problem also occurs on the McKinley Explorer set. I noticed that the track must be perfectly flat or what was described (the couplers shifting up and down) happens. I was simply planning on replacing the couplers with the Kadee couplers.

I would tend to lean to a larger scale like O or G, especially with younger children. I have an HO under my tree, but I have an artificial tree and no carpet to get in the way.