Since I have only been here a few days, I think I can still be considered a "new member". I don't have a layout currently, but I collect with BNSF in 2001 in mind, with the hope of that being the theme of the future layout. That is a little bit about me, I hope to have a lot of fun on this forum.
Your choice may make equipment and inspiration easier to come by then for some of us...Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride.
Thanks for the introduction ... and welcome to TB. When you get started we'd enjoy seeing photos of your progress.