...Because I'm only a person of sound logic that would do such a thing! 
In September I opted to replace my old 0-27 PRR passenger cars with Railking 60' Madisons - the new cars make a BEAUTIFUL train behind my Railking Imperial K4. My old layout, with a new extension, had rough track to put it nicely - a mix of Ross, 0-27 Tubular and O Gauge tubular - had many dips, kinks, low joints, etc. As a result, the new cars with 6 wheel rigid trucks didn't get a long so well. Constant derailments and more all caused by the lousy track. In addition, steam locomotives had major problems navigating the layout - getting stuck with wheels lifting off low rails, derailing, little traction, etc. So what is a reasonable person to do? Build a brand new layout.
I've (more or less) completed the layout for now although there are things I'd like to change or spruce up already. It is 4x8 (old was 8x8 when it came down but started on a 4x8). Two loops of Atlas track, one Atlas switch and one leftover Ross switch. Not very exciting but it is great to have a layout with good track work and can regularly run steam engines pulling more than 2 or 3 cars and can now run my PRR Passenger cars. Photos below. Photos are quick with no tripod so bear with me....
I've also reduced my collection significantly and continue to have a number of items for sale on the for sale forum. I've opted not only do I not have the time and space to run most of this stuff but no place to store it, maintain, etc.
