Russ, thanks for the wisdom in your post. I am the only operator, so a layout twice as big as the current one would require much more work for me. I think the current layout will serve me well for several years at least. As for the garage, this one actually has TWO garage doors and we park TWO vehicles in there!
Steamhead, my wife actually mentioned closing up the garage and building a carport on the front, but I decided against it. I figured I needed the experience of battling the dust and the spiders, so if I ever do get a dedicated train room, I'll appreciate it all the more!
Kevin, I appreciate your interest in my layout, and I hope to not dissappoint you. As for actually getting finished, that may be awhile. I was going really strongly for the past two months, but have slacked off lately... instead of working on the structures and scenery, I have been running trains.
CNW, thanks for the laugh! That, along with a couple of other things here at The Gauge have put me in a good mood. :mrgreen: