6 The presentation concluded with a "live" demonstration of a micro layout, Peek's Pike, which was presented as a "work in progress". Beginning with plain track fastened to a foamcore baseboard measuring 1000x210 mm (about 39x8 in), we showed off the Peco Loco Lift (see center photo) which in On30 with four-wheeled cars can be used as a very effective backstage cassette. Finally, mocked-up scenery was added, piece by piece, including a computer-printed backdrop and a proscenium frame of black foamcore (bottom picture). Backdrop was made from photos of structure models by Elfin Models. Overall, a lot of interest in micro layouts was generated! Carl Arendt Pittsburgh USA March 2005 For a step-by-step construction article of building this pike, click here. Note: Peek's Pike won 2nd prize in the Small Layout Design Yahoo group's Summer 2005 design challenge. RETURN TO HOME PAGE