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...in my apartment bedroom!  well, one of the bedrooms! I would like to convert the whole room into a train room, complete with shelving and nice museum-style lighting, but the management of the complex probably wouldnt go for that. I am surprised that I have been able to store it in the apartment--adding to it year after year--and not have the complex give me too much trouble...even the inspectors came in and were impressed.  Of course, if they said the carpet needs to be replaced, then I would have to dismantle.  But for 9 years it has proven a most rewarding past-time.  The irony is,  my space and trackage wouldn't be much more if I were doing a HO layout---the LGB R1 curves really come in handy in a bedroom!  I even have installed a 3 way WYE section. If I had to dismantle like I said for say, carpet, that really would be no problem.  Because like all model railroaders, my 2nd time around I would attend to a slightly different style of design for easier access to the back area and upgrade some other things. I don't have a large backyard, just a patio, but I often thought of putting a small garden pike back there.  It would suit my needs, I would have a design similar to the original German layouts (having only a small patio to model in), matter of fact, it would not resemble a U.S. style garden railway much--as I would put the railway on benchwork at a proper height, however the benchwork would allow for sufficient drainage.  This way, it would be like an indoor layout but have the added advantage of sunlight and fresh air.  Problem is, I never get around to it, as my indoor layout keeps me busy.  I like creating indoor layouts more than outdoor because the scenery aspects don't have to be "weatherproof" which costs more and takes more investment/time.  Once the scenery is on the layout, I also don't have to worry it will disappear the next day!   Regards,   Tom M.
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