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I love model railroading and have been interested in trains in general since I was a kid. I have always wanted a train layout but have never had the room. Being an adult now and a homeowner I still don't have the room inside the house but have it outside. I have had the layout in the backyard and will be adding to it for the next few years. I also HAVE to landscape the yard so if I can kill two birds with one stone then I am going to take my best shot. It seems to have worked out. One of the things I like is the down time during the winter which gives you time to work on other parts of the hobby, for example, scratchbuilding structures, rolling stock etc. Also, purchasing track and equipment over the winter makes things alot easier on the budget. I have only the track and a couple of bridges to really worry about falling into disrepair at this time. The key is to build structures which can be either quite weather proof or removeable from the garden. What I guess really fascinates me the most about the garden railway is that during the summer, with the pool water crystal clear, the garden all weeded out and looking good the shiny rails running throughout the flora is something which you really don't see very often, its special and that special thing is mine. I built it, maintain it and people who see it are totally blown away at the concept and look of it all. Even though the railway runs about the perimeter of my backyard, it really is the centerpiece and I am quite proud of it. I suppose if I was unable to attend to the garden then I would have to scrap the garden railway. Lets hope my thumb stays green forever. So, Super Chief, I hope I was able to answer some of your questions. I am sure that most other garden railroaders have there own reasons for doing what we do. None of them are wrong, alot of them must have an indoor layout too. I wish I had the space for one! I am thinking of getting involved with a friend of mine who belongs to a club and does alot with the HO modules. Staying warm here in the 12'F Northeast, Pete
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