What are the things you hate to do in model railroading?

[Sumpter250]

Where I spent the better part of my "professional " life, repairing electronic equipment, and micro-processor controlled electromechanical devices, any time I pick up a soldering iron, and wire, it feels like that dirty four letter word, ending in 'K' - - - - - WORK !!!!! This is supposed to be a hobby !

Then comes "track planning", which I gave up years ago. Now, the track goes where "Nature" forces it to go, or a bridge gets built. The On30 switchback modules, are an exception to that, I needed to draw up a plan to be sure I could fit it all in the 14' X 24" space, and be able to move as many cars at a time as possible. ( that's effectively a 7' X 12" space in HO )

Lastly, hand spiking rail to wood ties !