The layout is coming down - new one much smaller and simpler

Hey Jim- good to see you post again. I think of you every time I open What Did You Do.....what an amazing thread you started.

Anyway, I digress- good luck with the tare down and re-build. I run all 027 and find it enjoyable.

Bob

RSJB18 posted:

Hey Jim- good to see you post again. I think of you every time I open What Did You Do.....what an amazing thread you started.

 

I plan to be posting to that thread as I start the teardown and new layout build!  

Jim, good to see you post again. A lot of things change with our hobby. It is so easy to get burned out and sometimes we find out we have to do a balancing act between family, work and hobby. Glad you have hit on something train related that will work for you. As everyone else  has said this has been one heck of a long running topic which you started. So thanks for starting it and good luck on your new layout. .....Paul

Been thinking on same lines, my aviation collection is getting bigger and the idea of a more switching layout.  Instead of room size, a small 5X12 layout. Working on some track plans for several days now. Be interesting to see what your downsized layout will encompass also.

josef posted:

Been thinking on same lines, my aviation collection is getting bigger and the idea of a more switching layout.  Instead of room size, a small 5X12 layout. Working on some track plans for several days now. Be interesting to see what your downsized layout will encompass also.

The new layout will consist of just a few loops, very kid friendly.  I might have a separate smaller switching layout at some point in time for my scale equipment. 

Best of luck.  Just found the pictures last week that I purchased from you a few years ago.

Here's a link to my post regarding the same general problem and what worked for me:

https://ogrforum.com/...ler-is-better-for-me

Good to hear from you Jim. A growing business is a wonderful problem to have!

Besides, there has been many small layouts on these pages that are really great operators.

Have fun!

I find that I'm drawn to any train running around. It could be on a massive layout, or even just a shelf. If you like trains, you like trains.

So do what you can with what you can get your hands on.

I remember my old keyboard player saying he ran N scale while he was in the service. He could slide the train board under his bed in his apartment when not running. He ran what he could fit.

 I never liked tiny trains before but it got me to look closer at them. They're still (toy) trains and they look good. 

Hey Jim,

I really don't know nor have I seen pics of your current layout. As everyone has stated you have, what has to be, the largest thread on here and I see it going on forever because of its relatively to this forum. 

I certainly understand your decision and also respect that you have not completely given up on this great hobby. I must say, reading your initial statement and seeing this topic gave me the feeling I had when my best friend decided to leave the hobby. That was one of the reasons we became friends in the first place and it was a big part of our friendship. Fortunately when he stopped trains we had built something bigger and still remain friends to this day. He even comes around some time and helps me on the layout.

I know, I just went on a tangent. Best wishes with your future endeavors and I hope that you continue the hobby in whatever way you can.

Dave

I’m in the same boat. Last layout took the fire out of me, once finished it sat. Other things forced time away, and I’ve not returned as often as I used too. Disposing of my parents belongings, especially my dads coin collection made me realize how hard it is for someone with no knowledge of your hobby to properly dispose of your collection.

i decided this year that I’d down size and simplify, not just for me, but family.

next layout will be fun, but easy to let go.