Does anyone ever actually fini***heir layout ?...

[Pruitt]

Well, for me, even getting to the point where I could pretend my layout is finished is a distant dream.....

[SpaceMouse]

For me the question is:

When do you get to start your layout? I'm working towards a basement layout by learning form a 4 x 8. Then I'm going to build a shelf layout and experment with switching. I'm not going to make the mistakes I did with the first layout by rushing in too soon. But if it takes a weekend to build one structure, I may never fini***he 4 x 8. [:D}

But I am looking forward to starting for me what will be the grand project.

[selector]

I understand the sentiment of those who say that a layout is never complete, but I believe that a small percentage of us do actually call it a 'layout' at some point when there is nothing left to do IN OUR OWN TERMS. Of course, you can always re-arrange a few grains of ballast, or use a toothpick to clean the accumulated dried and whitish glue off some structures, but that, to me, would be like picking fly-poop out of pepper.

For me, once the weathering is done to my satisfaction, and the backdrop painted and in place, I don't plan on doing anything more for this first kick at the 'cat'. I'll enjoy it until I get tired or restless, and then begin to contemplate layout #2. Please, God, let that be after my birthday in 2010.

[cheese3]

I don't think any layout is ever finished. There are always improvements and changes you can make.

[MisterBeasley]

Sure. My wife wants to get the thing done. I've taken over the family room, and it's clear that it will be many months before all the excess boxes disappear and most of the stuff lying around the room actually becomes part of the layout.

But for me, well, once the basic 12x5 foot layout is done, then it will be time to begin planning the extensions that will connect to the already-planned not-so-dead-end sidings on the main layout.

[Anonymous]

I'm not what you would call a true "gung ho" model railroader because unlike a lot of people that don't really ever want the layout work to end, I couldn't wait to get my layout finished and behind me. From start to finish it took about six months, and there is absolutely nothing else left on it for me to do.
I have no plans of building another one-not any time soon at least. All I want to do now is kick back, run my trains and chill out...
I did however think far enough ahead that I'm able to change out structures, cars and so forth to go from the 1930s, 1950s, 1970s to modern times.
Is there anyone else out there that just wants to get the ---- thing done ?.

trainluver1