My first job was working at a hobby shop back in 1976. Built a small N gauge layout back then but by 1977 became a musician so dropped the model railroading for other things. I always thought I'd go back to model railroading later in life and here I am!
Started a new N gauge 3' x 7' a couple weeks ago and there's so much new to learn! DCC...Tortoise vs snap relays...LED's...etc. Went DCC with a Zephyr Xtra and will be automating all switches. Electronics is my weakest modeling skill so plan to learn a lot in that area for this layout.
My layout will be based on the writings of HP Lovecraft with a setting circa 1920 and is named the "Arkham & Miskatonic". Double mainline and at opposite ends of the layout will be Arkham Station and an ocean scene at Innsmouth Reef. Planning some kind of small trolley to move between the 2 destinations while navigating 2 freights looping the mainlines.
Should be fun!!!