New Direction

In my first post I suggested doing some research before planning your layout.  In thinking about what to post next, I decided to concentrate this blog on guiding neophites (newbies) to the hobby through the decisions that have to be made and why I decided to go in the directions that I did.

There are lots of blogs and information out there that talks about their specific layout or how to do something, but I haven't seen a lot that helps guide you through the process and points the way.  I've spent well over 1000 hours in the last 18 months immersing myself in all that this hobby has to offer.  It truly is a great hobby, with so many different aspects, that there is something to suite everyone's interest.  I enjoy all of them to varying degrees.  Hopefully if you take the time to read through some of my posts, you'll accelerate your learning curve and get to "running trains" sooner, and with fewer mistakes than I did.  Even if you are not in a hurry, hopefully I can point you to some new sources of information or areas to enjoy.  After all, Model Railroading is about the journey, and not a race to be finished.  That is, unless you are like so many men in this hobby....retired or semi-retired, and you figure you don't have that many years left to enjoy your layout.

My next post will have some decent substance that you can aply to your model railroading adventure.