Just a dream...

[Allaman]

Hello there,
At the moment I don't have enough space or enough money. So it's just a dream. Maybe one day the dream will come true. I watched this video several times and it gave me an idea.

 

[migalyto]

That would be a great looking layout to build and modify. There's a lot that could be done in that space.

All I can say on the dreams part is, keep working away at them. I was an apartment dweller for many years, do N scale small layouts were all I could fit. I never thought I would have a full basement at my disposal. Eventually I met my wife, and we purchased a house that had my basement.

Keep dreaming and planning! Because you never know!

 

[Smudge617]

I dream of having enough space that I could really go to town with and build the layout that I want, but age, health, and 2 kids, plus an ex-wife have put paid to that idea, but I can still dream about it.

 

[Rico]

For now you could just go with a hunk of lumber and a few sticks of track, maybe a switch.
Grow from there!
Even guys with basement empires still have dreams I’m sure.

 

[migalyto]

Even guys with basement empires still have dreams I’m sure.

To someday having a completely laid mainline!

 

[Bruette]

I believe dreams are the foundation of our hobby.

I couldn't count all the nights I have fallen asleep thinking about my trains and all the possibilities.

For the last six years I have not had a layout. Future dreams are all I have had, and they have kept me happy.

Our dreams always come first. Thanks for sharing yours.

 

[PMW]

I was an apartment dweller for many years

Yes, Allaman, I say dreaming is planning!

Mike, I'm an apartment dweller and my layout is a 12' x 12' though I probably have a unique set of circumstances

 

[Allaman]

The dream still goes on (8'x8') !

 

[Rico]

That’s something you could build in stages and just add to later on.
Another idea is do up a small N layout, 2’x3’ can hold quite a bit. One loco and a couple cars and bob's yer uncle!

 

[Allaman]

In N scale I only have a circle of Kato track and one diesel. That's all.

 

[Marlin338MX]

There's nothing wrong with dreaming. You'll be glad you did, when your dream becomes a reality.

 

[Chris from France]

I hope you don't mind but I'll steal your idea for free. I have the right to do that because I'm French. No one else can do this !
Please don't tell SWMBO or she's gonna kill me !

 

[timlange3]

Will not help with the cost, but to alleviate space concern you may want to work on a sectional railroad, say 4' to 8' long section (by 12"??). Then you can assemble the sections as you have space, or assemble them temporary if possible, to run trains. I always thought the Heart Of Georgia Model Railroad would lend itself to being a sectional assembly.

 

[Bruette]

I hope you don't mind but I'll steal your idea for free. I have the right to do that because I'm French. No one else can do this !
Please don't tell SWMBO or she's gonna kill me !

Are you serious, that is an American thing to do! Let me say, French Fries, Hotdogs, even apple pie. Now all-American foods!

When your wife kills you can I have your trains, dragons, and other cool stuff?

 

[Bruette]

The dream still goes on (8'x8') !

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I like it!

 

[Chris from France]

When your wife kills you can I have your trains, dragons, and other cool stuff?

Absolutely. Just gimme a call in my grave.