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I'm getting into this again after a 20yr layoff. Starting with nothing (ex-wife has the entire old train stuff, let's not go there) my question is whether to start with a simple 4x8 flat top with limted scenery options and track options or just jump right in and blaze away with a bigger layour with an open grid format . . . I guess my more general quesiton to keep a discussion alive is; what is the path you took to get to you present layout? I guess almost everybody started at some point with a flat 4x8, but you basically had to scrap it to move to the next level right? How much heartbreak was that. (the most general comment is around what does it feel like to 'start over' with a new layout?). As I look at track plans and ideas, I want to start bigger and better than a simple 4x8. I'd like 22" at least curve, I like track switching and many track options, it just seems hard in 4x8. On the other hand, jumping into an open grid layout seems to "lock me in" to the layout I pick. What if I change my mind in a year? Oh well you get the gist of my question, comments? opinions? advice? Thanks
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