I have been into model trains for a long time, but have not always "played" with them. My current 5' X 9' layout sat in boxes in the garage for 20 years, until I decided I needed to set it back up, or get rid of it. Since I could not part with it, it is now a work-in-progress in my living room.
The layout is built around two NTrak modules that I started building in 1987 while stationed in Germany. The first is 2' X 4' and the second is a 3' X 3' corner module. These module meet NTrak specifications, so that I could take them to meets and become part of a much larger layout. This, I have not done since the early 90s.
Railroading is a hobby. We all know that the word "hobby" comes from the ancient Greek, meaning "expensive"! And it certainly can be. I have been replacing switches (turnouts) that cost $15.00 in 1987/92, but now are in the $30.00 range. The difference is I now have more disposable income, so I only wince when I drop $100.00 or more at the local train store. In the 80s, this level of purchase would cause a major "family discussion"
I will post more pictures soon, showing details of the track, but I need to clean up the board before I take any more photos. This layout truly is a work in progress.
