01-07-2012, 11:58 PM
Hi,
I saw your post about "hobby paralysis" in your other thread before reading this one. Knowing that you are in college and studying some pretty challenging material it doesn't seem unusual to me that your break time is also apparently a break from model railroading. You might benefit from some uncomplicated leisure or relaxation time that does not include the need to focus on tiny parts, electical connections, problems with wheels that won't stay in gauge, buildings that need repair when you'd rather do something else, etc. Your list of potential projects strikes me as potentially overwhelming instead of fun! The other point you seem to make is that the layout needs attention to make it run well. Maybe, if you're up to some hobby work you could focus on that first. Choose a few pieces of equipment that are in good shape and run well and maybe tweak you trackwork until those reliable locos and cars do what you want them to do. Perhaps put the rest on hold until you feel like returning to those projects?
I don't think its unsual for any of us to experience a periodically waxing and waning enjoyment of model railroading. I get the impression that your plate is full right now, and your awareness of how much work could be done on your layout only adds to the burden. Maybe give yourself permission to put the hobby aside for a while?
Hope things look brighter soon, and best wishes as school starts again.
regards,
Ralph
I saw your post about "hobby paralysis" in your other thread before reading this one. Knowing that you are in college and studying some pretty challenging material it doesn't seem unusual to me that your break time is also apparently a break from model railroading. You might benefit from some uncomplicated leisure or relaxation time that does not include the need to focus on tiny parts, electical connections, problems with wheels that won't stay in gauge, buildings that need repair when you'd rather do something else, etc. Your list of potential projects strikes me as potentially overwhelming instead of fun! The other point you seem to make is that the layout needs attention to make it run well. Maybe, if you're up to some hobby work you could focus on that first. Choose a few pieces of equipment that are in good shape and run well and maybe tweak you trackwork until those reliable locos and cars do what you want them to do. Perhaps put the rest on hold until you feel like returning to those projects?
I don't think its unsual for any of us to experience a periodically waxing and waning enjoyment of model railroading. I get the impression that your plate is full right now, and your awareness of how much work could be done on your layout only adds to the burden. Maybe give yourself permission to put the hobby aside for a while?
Hope things look brighter soon, and best wishes as school starts again.
regards,
Ralph