CONDOLENCES TO THE AUSTRALIANS. Model railroader Neville Rossiter, of Perth, reports, "So far of the Australians, 220 missing and 13 confirmed dead mostly West Australians including tragically 7 of our local football team here in Greenwood all young people. I'm devastated."

As am I.

Neville has been building a model railway in his Perth home that captures the feel of New York City better than many a native could accomplish. Readers familiar with the Yahoo email groups will be able to get to an illustration of his recent work here and see the carfloat here and the railroad at work here.