Hi I'm Andy and after years of reading and looking at layouts in all of the magazines, I've finally decided to try and build one! I've never built a model or as far as I can remember ever operated a model locomotive, but always loved watching the layouts they used to display around Christmas time. I have always had a vision of my own basement empire but reality isn't just a nice place to visit, so when I happened upon a plan for the Carolina Central II that was it! Small enough that I can actually see myself finishing it. Or as I have come to learn almost finishing it! Anyways I look forward to learning from all of you and I hope to keep a record of my progress, or lack of, in a thread on the n sale section! Have a good one! Andy
Lots of good folks here at lots of different experience levels. Dive in and never hesitate to ask questions.
Hi Andy. Welcome aboard! It's always exciting to get started. The only suggestion I can offer at this moment is try not to bite off more than you can chew. Build your table, but try to 'finish' small portions at a time. That way you are less likely to get burned-out and you can discover what element(s) of MRR you enjoy the most. Post some photos of your progress as you move along.
Hi Andy, Welcome, happy to have you aboard. I agree with Bill. Lay down track first, loosely so it can be moved, or removed as you change your mind while you learn. That way you can always run a train or two as you sit back and think about your next step. Test your skills with one small area of scenery at a time, being prepared to rip it up, or change what didn't turn out the way you had in mind. Remember, a layout is never finished, and "failure is always an option"...thank you Mythbusters.
Thank all of you for the welcome! I live in Rochester for now, ol (old lady) might transfer to North Carolina in the near future.
