Kurt has been into model railroading since childhood and introduced his son, Christopher, into the hobby as a toddler. First with Thomas the Tank, then later with other rail lines and rolling stock, the love for modeling grew into a family hobby. The layouts grew during the years, from a small 6x8 oval to the multiroomed layout that currently graces the second floor of the house.

Kurt's Third Layout	U shape with long landmass connecting to Christopher's, 2 towns, lumber camp, mining camp, rail yard, and several industries Prepping the room Building the Benchwork Laying the Track Scenary Fraser Logging Camp Winchester Mining Addon Timberline Bridge Railyard Interhallway Connector, i.e. the Landmass Miscelleanous (including damage from the Aug 2011 US East Coast Earthqauke)
Modules	4x2 NMRA standard HO modules; two drop into the current layout to become one of the railyard and industry sections; the other three are for shows only; wife and mother, Michelle, even has her own modules designed to entertain the women and girls, as much as the model railroaders Kurt's Industrial Section Christopher's Farm Michelle's Drive In Old West Theme Park Seaside with Lighthouse
Christopher's Second Layout	4x8 Oval with staging area that connects to Dad's, based on Black River Junction, and a small city area
Kurt's Second Layout	6x8 Oval with 2 wings and slot cars, a small town, covered bridge, stream, and a cliffside lighthouse
Christopher's First Layout	4x8 Oval, with a small town
Kurt's First Layout	6x8 Oval, with a small town and a staging yard
Miscelleanous	Thomas, a station clock, display shelves, and more