Ed,
I haven't intended the oversize and related inconvenience as a target (I'm a dialer in Texas, too), rather the viewing effect it created. Seeing just the forest, and scrolling and still seeing just the forest, and finally the train showing up near the bottom just reminded me of Albrecht Altdorfer's composition for his painting. (I need to add in terms of my description that the distant view may not be the sea but a mountain landscape instead; it is presented in dark blue shades.)
As for the inconvenience, it was mentioned before in this thread, and Chris declared himself to be fully aware of the issue; he just has to find a workable solution for himself.
Cheers, Jochen