Modules VS. Layouts.... Which do you choose to model?

[Green_Elite_Cab]

I think an operating layout is best, at least to start from. Its one thing to build models, but its nice to run them to. after that, i think modules are a great way to build on and add to the layout.

I don't like the idea of modules for the sake of modules. If you got for modular construction, at least make it so that you have space to put a few of them together so you can have some sort of operating session. I mean, we don't spend hundreds of dollars on trains to let them sit! they have motors and gears for a reason!

I will build a module, only if it can be added to my current set up, and only if there is a realistic way to run through it.