I've come to the conclusion that the challenge of S is not as hard as the
thought of the challenge is. All model railroading has about the same challenge
for most facets. When trying to decide which scale to build my new layout I
drew up plans for the space in N,HO, S,and O. Then looked at the difficulty of
each and decided other than the relative scarcity of equipment the difficulty
factor for each scale was about the same. If I fill the room with benchwork
there's not much difference in the difficulty of S benchwork versus the others,
same for backdrops, track work, scenery, wiring, etc. The only thing that's
harder in S is collecting equipment :>) After figuring out that the basics had
to be done no matter what scale I could then focus solely on which size I
prefer to build in this time. I took a look at what I have ... 3 locos, 1
caboose,24 boxcars,25 covered hoppers, 7 open hoppers, 4 gondolas, 2 flat
cars,and 3 tank cars then realized it's enough cars to start operating a
shortline and that once the track is done I can get more serious about adding
cars.I might have to scratch build some reefers and lumber cars but if I get
that far I'll worry about them then. For now I've got plenty of work to do on
the basic non-scale dependent stuff like backdrops, benchwork, wiring, etc.
that worrying about the un-available cars is a waste of time. ....DaveBranum
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