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thank you guys! Both those sites look to be full of good things. To answer the questions from AntonioFP45, here goes.. How much space do I have? That 12X15 room is what I am going to start with. I might be able to have the layout spread into another section of basement later, but that is years and alot of commitment way from here today. N vs. HO = I did grow up with HO, but I realize the virtues of N. I don't have a huge room, so N may be a better choice for me to start with.... Theme? I have always prefered steam over diesel, but I don't mind a bit of a mix, so I am guessing mid 40's to early 50's at the latest. I live in what is an old tobacco town between Milwaukee, Madison WI, and Chicago, so I was thinking I would model something along that corridor. Typcial industries might be standard agriculture, wood and paper products, chewing tobacco, and automotive out of Milwaukee. When I think of a model railroad, I think more about industry and materials then I do passenger service, so I think the passenger terminals may be little more then decoration 8) One question that I do have that I have seen contradictory responses to, is should I look at building a layout that is destined to be replaced later once I have learned the lessons that are infront of me, or should I build something that has an eye to 2005, 2006, and 2010 when laying out what is in essance my first layout....? I hope that question makes sense 8) Thanks! -M
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