My Model train addiction started when I was a boy, about 9-10 years old, I now have both N and G Gauge trains. 5 years ago I bought a G gauge set for around the christmas tree. I talked my wife into letting me leave the 5' circle of track up year round in our liiving room, I also bought a non christmas set to run. I took my wife to the East Coast Large Scale train show in 09. She was hooked. I started my railroad in April 2010. My yard is small just 19' wide by 21' long. My railroad takes up the whole space. I have spent the last 30+ years as a Firefighter and will be retireing soon. Looking forward to spending more time playing in my garden.