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number one rule........dont be paralyzed with the fear of making an error in planning or building......if you lay track, do some building , at least a minimum of train running or operation, and pay attention....the layout will beg for the needed changes, and point out its own strengths.....in spite of the 'pain' involved, ANYTHING can be replanned or rebuilt...remember the JOURNEY is as much part of the goal as "finishing" your layout is. I am OFTEN 'frozen' from moving ahead because i worry about making the BEST decisions. Better to move ahead some and see how it goes and where it leads..one more comment about planning....................................John Allen planned everything ahead, it seems. Few of us are that 'foresighted' as to able to plan so well. Conversely, George Sellios did less planning and built as needed or as fit the space available. Few of us are as gifted in the art of improvising as George is. Both of them built layouts counted as all time favorites. Whose approach is correct? Once again, for most of us a mix of both techniques is probably best.......I have trouble visualizing too far ahead without at least beginning to rough out areas of scenery or building plots........Im starting a new layout and this time ill keep the FUN aspect foremost.....
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