Hi beginner

[Marlin39]

Any ideas of how I can make my dream come alive

This ain't a poor mans hobby. Start small, learn from your mistakes, and then change things up.

Less is more.....fewer turnouts and less cramped track equals fewer operational problems.

 

[Frenchie]

Yes, a step at a time, it took me 13 years to virtually complete my layout.
It's such a reward to see your creation slowly taking shape before your eyes.
The drawback is that I wasn't sure to live long enough to see it completed. But sincerely, so what...
It's a hobby that helps to stay in shape, brain included.