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[Lester Perry]

I was just reading Model Railroad Hobbyist. There is an article in this months issue." Optimum layout size for Ops" After reading that I think it would be a mistake for me to try this. The reason I thought about it is my J&M short line doesn't see much action. I kind of thought it was wasted space so I was going to incorporate it into the C&O which sees a lot of action. The reason it sits a lot is because I can only run a limited amount of trains in the time I allow myself. This change wouldn't give me anymore time. I recently added a strip mine and another lever to my layout. I love making that mine run with the other minor stops involved. But I don't do it very often, I can only do so much. I could easily keep 4 or 5 guys busy for indefinite time on my layout. Time for a reality check. Time to finish what I am working on now. Run some trains and enjoy my empire.

[sailormatlac]

I was just reading Model Railroad Hobbyist. There is an article in this months issue." Optimum layout size for Ops" After reading that I think it would be a mistake for me to try this. The reason I thought about it is my J&M short line doesn't see much action. I kind of thought it was wasted space so I was going to incorporate it into the C&O which sees a lot of action. The reason it sits a lot is because I can only run a limited amount of trains in the time I allow myself. This change wouldn't give me anymore time. I recently added a strip mine and another lever to my layout. I love making that mine run with the other minor stops involved. But I don't do it very often, I can only do so much. I could easily keep 4 or 5 guys busy for indefinite time on my layout. Time for a reality check. Time to finish what I am working on now. Run some trains and enjoy my empire.

You talk wisdom here Lester! Bigger isn't always better. As you said, we all have limited time. I'm always surprised how I can "waste" 2 hours switching what seems to be the less rail-served part of the club layout. Few weeks ago, we thought about adding a new siding there... We finally opted out, I wouldn't have added that much fun.

Matt