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BRAKIE, as usual has hit on some of the fine points. Design it to operate in some prototypical manner, IE if it's set in the fifties use coresponding structures, cars, trucks, etc. How should it operate? Much thought should go into this area. But let's say we did all of our homework and built that neat little layout.,( some call this building phase the best part !!!) You want to watch the Choo choo's run this is supposed to be the enjoyment phase. (Some folk's never get here, primarily because as BRAKIE says it, "It's too simple, not well thought out, doesn't do much"). All of which translates into another Model Railroader that probably won't hang in there with this hobby for a lifetime of enjoyment. I echo these thoughts - READ, READ READ, Measure twice, cut once. , but by all means build somthing that will sustain your interest for years not just til it's built. THEN WHATshould I do? What other hobby is out there? I've been in this hobby for over 50 years and I still learn new methods find or build a better mousetrap, don't be afraid to rip out something when your skills improve. Don't fall in love with somthing you've done, it can always be redone & improved later.The stuff I did 10 years ago is not what I'm capable of today so there is always a metamorphisis that is ongoing on my layout. Some of my scenes have been tweaked 3 or 4 times. <br />Above all -- ENJOY IT, IT IS
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