Well Ed, you are right and wrong. While I COULD change the whole area to
accommodate one set of buildings, I WON”T do it. This BTS tipple would be
replacing another that l started years ago (sound familiar?) and might still
eventually finish. One of the deals I made with myself (and with Sandie’s
input) is that the trains would remain within their originally designated
space. Additionally, there would be NO physical change to the house
structure – no screws in the walls, no paint on the walls, etc. . My last
train room looked like Swiss cheese when I took down the railroad, and she,
anticipating my death before hers, wants nothing like that happening this
time. So the layout is free standing and put together with screws. While
it might take a couple of weeks to dismantle, other than the depressions in
the carpet, there will be no scars. Re: adding on to the house, the HOA
(Home Owners’ Association) will not allow that. We can’t even change the
paint color without going through all kinds of hoops. This might sound
rather draconian, but it is one of the reasons we moved into this
development – we don’t have trash next to castles. And at 2750 square
feet, this house does NOT need to be larger for just two persons (and a
cat). The railroad has enough space...
So, maybe the ultimate answer is I REALLY don’t want this item as much as I
want to keep things under control...
Have fun!
Bill Winans
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> > Well, I checked out the space where it might have gone and it won't fit.
> > Bill W.
> Not a problem.... add on to the house!!
> Bill and Diane Wade
Gents...
All serious S guys have solved the lack of space problem by poking holes in
the walls (aka tunnels) and expanding into other areas. Roger Nulton
(garage) and Ed Loizeaux (family room) have done this. Dick Karnes tore down
his layout and negotiated more space elsewhere (basement) and rebuilt. Mr.
Lane, Jr. added on to his house so the shop equipment could be moved in
order to have a larger layout. I am sorry, but "lack of space" no longer
qualifies as a legitimate excuse for not buying something you really want.
Let's get on with the program......
"S"miles...Ed L.
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