Kinda in a rut here. I've been building a large foam mountain range on my layout for about a month. I have 3 main lines, all of which intersect the mountain in some way. I've been trying to take my time but I realized that I haven't been able to run trains at all. I think I am missing out on the best part of this hobby. Has anyone else been in the spot before?
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I have been there many times. Let the desire to run trains push you through your project so you can run again. That has always worked for me. 
Kinda in a rut here. I've been building a large foam mountain range on my layout for about a month. I have 3 main lines, all of which intersect the mountain in some way. I've been trying to take my time but I realized that I haven't been able to run trains at all. I think I am missing out on the best part of this hobby. Has anyone else been in the spot before?
Sometimes you just need a time out.
If they run through the mountain, you still got to find out if they will run through with no issues.
Just saying.
Todd,
I have been there. I like to get to the point where I can do some building, run a train, go back to building. Sometimes I have been able to let a train run while building, then watch and listen to it while building. That is what is nice with this hobby, there are so many things to do.
I'm running a double mainline through a mountain. Because of weird spacing for my layout and time restraints being a Dad I'm not sure I will see a full run for at least 5-6 months. Fortunately I love track and scenery and so am focusing on trying to enjoy every moment that I am building listening to my favorite music!
JohnJr
Sure. Mostly it is weather related like now when it is so cold and we have had a recent abundance of snow (like today, another foot) when it is impractical to go out to the train room.
Don't get down, take a break and run your trains. Building a mountain is a lot of fun as well, so enjoy the experience. We also have one of these to build.
Well, no. That's why am still at it after 10 years. I never did any project that would stop me from running trains. I kept a vacuum cleaner handy and a box for tools. Up with the sawdust, and into the box with the tools, and shazam, trains are running again. 
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Dennis
I feel your pain, I've been working on wiring track and building a control panel now for almost two weeks. I've been able to sneak in a little running time for my grandson earler last week but now I'm just trying to hurry up though it so I can be done. I HATE WIRING!!
Paul
With me running trains comes first. If the trains can run I couldn't care less about what else gets done or not.
Pete
I think I am missing out on the best part of this hobby.
Depends entirely on what you define as "best". If you know it, then go do it.
I would rather build scenery than run trains any day.
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