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I would say not. It just depends what you are into. Some people like doing research, etc. And others just want to have fun with it. But, I believe that a layout should have a "back story" as to why and how it developed. If you are following a prototype closely, the story is already there. If free-lancing, you have to make up the story, like Gordon Odegard, Linn Wescott, Frank Ellison did. It was made up, but the lines had a purpose and reason. Just stringing track all around the basement without some sort of plan may not end up being fun to play with in the end.
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