Bob, I got you an oval of old dark grey track, a controller, a power cable for the controller, and a wire to connect the controller to the track. They are $45, $12, $8, and $10 respectively, for a total of $75. I also bought myself two controllers and two cables, since I use them for both trains and GBC, I could use a couple more. I mailed him a check last week. We’ll have to figure out how to get that stuff to you, I could possibly drive them to you at some point if it means I get to come in for a few minutes and see your HP display in person, Frost can tell you that I am very appreciative of an awesome Lego basement.
I also left you with one problem though that you’re now going to have to solve yourself – you need an engine to power any train you build. It did occur to me on Sunday to ask about that for you, but Jim only had one that wasn’t for sale, he said a friend of his bought all the rest, and he said they’re expensive on BL. But without one, the rest of this stuff I just got you is useless, unless you’re content to let somebody else supply the train every time.
Thanks Ben, I appreciate it. I’ll look for an engine to complete what I need. If you’re in the Gibsonia area, you’re welcome to stop by (I live about 2 miles from Greg’s), but right now the Hogwarts portion of the HP display is in the midst of being transformed into something I can get out of the room and transport. I’ll be displaying it BFL PGH in Monroeville in mid July, so meeting up there is another option. I’ll be there both days. If you need me to send you a check in the mean time, I can do that too. Let me know, and thanks again!!