11-13-2012, 07:20 AM
Hey Ed,
I'm happy to see you back on the forum. If there is a such thing as a perfect plan, I have no idea how to get there. As I've planned my layout, I discovered that there is really no such thing as the "perfect plan." Every time we design a plan, we think that we have it complete and then we have another idea for the design.
The best plans are ones with track arrangements that we enjoy, scenery that's visually appealing, buildings that convey the time & place you're modelling, equipment that belongs on the layout, the ability to run your trains flawlessly, and operation that makes you happy. If you're missing any of these components, then you run into a problem with satisfaction.
I'm happy to see you back on the forum. If there is a such thing as a perfect plan, I have no idea how to get there. As I've planned my layout, I discovered that there is really no such thing as the "perfect plan." Every time we design a plan, we think that we have it complete and then we have another idea for the design.
The best plans are ones with track arrangements that we enjoy, scenery that's visually appealing, buildings that convey the time & place you're modelling, equipment that belongs on the layout, the ability to run your trains flawlessly, and operation that makes you happy. If you're missing any of these components, then you run into a problem with satisfaction.
Mike Kieran
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.