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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, April 29, 2013 9:09 AM

We're likely to be in the same situation in a couple of years.  I'm hoping to retire, and the logical move is out of the oversized house and out of the overtaxed state.  SWMBO already hinted that I should "join a train club" which was her way of saying that she didn't want a layout in the house.  I strenuously objected.  My own retirement home would include more space than I've got now.  I don't think I could ever get the concept of staging to make sense to her, though.

Fortunately, we'll probably not move to any Land of No Basements.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 29, 2013 9:30 AM

All my model railroading life (over 50 years) I have been dreaming of a basement filling layout, but it remained just a dream. Somehow, I never got around starting it - life always got in the way. I have long given up on fulfilling this dream of mine - lack of funds and lack of space just won´t let me.

I am blessed with a wife who tolerates my hobby, as long as it does not intrude into her interests Smile, Wink & Grin Over the years, I have come to terms with that. Who can stop a creative mind?

After a forced hiatus, I started a new layout, employing N scale mini-modules on a shelf, that does not take up valuable real estate. Now that this shelf is filled with modules, I am starting on a next, small layout, employing small boxes, linked with traversers. If need be, I can chuck them in the back of my car and go play with my trains any place. Who needs a train room?

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Posted by Adelie on Monday, April 29, 2013 9:32 AM

Great seeing you out here again, Chip.  I returned from about a 5-year hiatus a few weeks ago, and saw you were MIA on this forum for some time. I wondered what happened to you.

After living down here in Hooterville for six years (and thus somehow missing two of my wife's move-every-three-years cycles) I actually started building again. The plan is not even completed, but I figured if I did not start doing something tangible this winter, I might not ever get past the planning.

We've been to Sedona a couple of times. While I haven't been to Cottonwood, I know exactly where it is. Nice area.

- Mark

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Posted by SpaceMouse on Monday, April 29, 2013 10:36 AM

MB and Dog,

The reports of the demise of my model railroad career have been greatly exaggerated.  One way or another I'll get a layout--my wife has a greed in principle, I just have to keep reminding her. 

In Arizona, there are houses built on a slope with a lower level that opens toward the back of the house. Often they are unfinished and therefore would be perfect for a RR (and an office for me). That is what I'm suggesting we look for. 

Chip

Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.

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Posted by SpaceMouse on Monday, April 29, 2013 10:41 AM

Mark!

See I didn't even miss you as I was gone about the same amount of time. 

It's like you to start building before the plan is finished. You've always headed that direction. For me, half the fun is planning. I'll draw 20 plans before I break ground..er, I mean.. screw lumber. I like nothing better to set a train in motion sit back and imagine all the things I can do to each area. It's where I get my best ideas.  

Chip

Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 29, 2013 11:27 AM

SpaceMouse

MB and Dog,

The reports of the demise of my model railroad career have been greatly exaggerated.  One way or another I'll get a layout--my wife has a greed in principle, I just have to keep reminding her. 

In Arizona, there are houses built on a slope with a lower level that opens toward the back of the house. Often they are unfinished and therefore would be perfect for a RR (and an office for me). That is what I'm suggesting we look for. 

Is that a Freudian slip of the tongue, err - hand?

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Posted by SpaceMouse on Monday, April 29, 2013 11:31 AM

Sir Madog

SpaceMouse

 One way or another I'll get a layout--my wife has a greed in principle.  

Is that a Freudian slip of the tongue, err - hand?

LOL. Probably. What do you think it means?

Chip

Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.

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Posted by zstripe on Monday, April 29, 2013 12:49 PM

ULRICH,

I was actually thinking,the same thing,when I read the post,, Maybe, a game of,Truth or Consequence????

LOL,

Cheers,

Frank

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