Assume advanced tools like a table saw, router, or lathe are NOT available
        
        
          Must design an operating layout or module (continuous running optional).
        
        
          Include a shopping list not exceeding $500 - must cover benchwoork, road-
        
        
          bed, track, wiring, control system, rolling stock, locos, structures, and scenery.
        
        
          Common items listed on the web like eBay or Yahoo train yard sale okay.
        
        
          Thinking outside the box encouraged.
        
        
          Michael Brown grew up in
        
        
          Colorado where he developed a
        
        
          deep appreciation for railroads,
        
        
          old mining towns and Western
        
        
          history. Riding narrow gauge
        
        
          trains and researching them
        
        
          became a hobby for him.
        
        
          Upon moving to Nevada, Michael
        
        
          became interested in Nevada’s
        
        
          railroads and history. Michael has
        
        
          written books on western history
        
        
          that you can purchase on Amazon.
        
        
          Michael works for a general building contractor in Las Vegas.
        
        
          He enjoys hiking, camping, model railroading and also plays
        
        
          banjo in a local bluegrass band.