Why cant we do everything we want when we want.
I am in the process of a loco build. I need to finish what I started. But now I am toying with wanting to build a trestle. I also want to build a couple of coaches. I want to build a McGriffet log loader also this sucks.
When we grow up we learn to set priorities and goals for our selves. Hang in there. You are acting like a child. 
Rome wasn’t built in a day… what’s the rush? many of us have half finished projects even more have ones that are not started. Put the loco on the back burner and build the trestle.
you need 5 kids, all under 12…
I have found that if the passion fades from a project, working on it becomes no fun. It’s better to set it aside until something rekindles that passion. Case in point, my passenger car fleet which I’m only now getting to finishing after starting it some 10 years ago.
Later,
K
Joe,
I am acting like a kid. . . Uh we are playing with toys trains!!! Of course I am acting like a kid. 
And my problem isn’t loosing passion, it is having time and resources to keep up with my passion.
and Cale. . . well I don’t even know what to say to you. that’s just crazy talk.
It’s all in good fun. I wasn’t really complaining, my list of projects is growing faster than my time. That is a good problem to have.
Devon,
I run MODEL trains, not TOY trains. 
Joe Zullo said:
Devon,
I run MODEL trains, not TOY trains.
Oh yes I forgot Model trains are manly and grown up. 
:-o
Well I run scale replicas of prototype railroads . . . that must make me really manly.
I like your thinking Joe.
Huh it doesn’t like that face I guess.
Devon Sinsley said:
"Why cant we do everything we want when we want.
I am in the process of a loco build. I need to finish what I started. But now I am toying with wanting to build a trestle. I also want to build a couple of coaches. I want to build a McGriffet log loader also this sucks."
My advice is to start ALL of those projects and cover every freakin’ flat surface in your entire home with unfinished model train projects just like I have and just walk by them occasionally and whack away at the one that grabs your fancy that moment for about 15 to 45 minutes every other day or so.
Of course, it helps that I’m a bachelor in a pretty big house. If I had a wife I’m sure that s–t wouldn’t fly but…maybe that’s just one more reason I’m a bachelor.
Kevin Strong said:
I have found that if the passion fades from a project, working on it becomes no fun. It’s better to set it aside until something rekindles that passion. Case in point, my passenger car fleet which I’m only now getting to finishing after starting it some 10 years ago.
Later,
K
Kevin, that is why my trio of passenger cars took over 2 years to build. Why my flat cars have been “in process” for almost a year now. And other projects, the list is so long its embarrassing.
Devon, I wish I had the time, and ambition to build all the projects I have started, and all the projects I have assembled the stuff for, and all the projects on my “someday” list. It sounds like you have joined the club.
I usually have 2 or 3 projects going at once, so while the glue is drying on one I can work on another. Or, while my mind is mulling over the next step on one, my hands are fiddling with another. My problem is; the workbench seams to get smaller and smaller each round of projects. Or the projects get bigger. I dunno.
David said;
"My problem is; the workbench seams to get smaller and smaller each round of projects. Or the projects get bigger. I dunno. "
That’s why there are also train projects and soldering irons and stuff on the top of my washer and my dryer.
Like I said, utilize EVERY flat surface you’ve got. Don’t worry, if you keep working on everything a few hours a day or so…it all gets done I find. Multi-task it.
S
At age 71, I’m back into 1/8th scale ride-on stuff. All because of my young grand daughter becoming interested in grandpa’s trains. Who knew! After 15 years abstaining from THAT hobby. Repainting and refurbishing rolling stock, building a second Baldwin electric to go with my thirty year old electric (sister engine) AND awaiting a new 50 foot 1/8 scale steel gondola coming from Wisconsin! STILL doing my garden Fn3 NG stuff. You young guys shouldn’t worry about finishing projects. Me!..I’m racing for the barn!
I just got up and took a shot of the laundry room;
The workshop looks much worse and the dining room table is a travesty. Like I said, it helps that I’m a bachelor and can get away with this s–t.
Oh, By the way, make sure you have nothing fragile on top of the Washer that’s not fastened down when it shifts in to ‘Spin’ cycle. My Davenport switcher almost ended up falling to the floor when the washer went in to spin cycle a couple of weeks ago.
Delegate some of the work to others. But you say you don’t have the resources. Tell them their pay will be running your trains…LOL
Could be worse … I’m in the middle of detailing my micro layout but I have to wait days sometimes weeks for stuff I can’t get at the LHS to be mailed to me
The dearth of stuff currently available in G has left me high and dry re: new ideas/new projects. That’s mostly why I am working on smaller scale micros.
Kevin Strong said:
I have found that if the passion fades from a project, working on it becomes no fun. It’s better to set it aside until something rekindles that passion. Case in point, my passenger car fleet which I’m only now getting to finishing after starting it some 10 years ago.
Later,
K
Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy Looking forward to this.
Devon, It’s all just part of the disease. I think it may be considered a specialized form of hording.
You guys crack me up.
Ok Scott I thought you were kidding. Please tell me you staged the washer and drier photo.
I have been into modeling since I was 13. I am 43 so I am still a newbie. The only difference this go around is the room that 1:20.3 models takes up is a lot more than 1:87.
Oh did I mention that I am getting a Masters Degree and writing a book on top of regular life. Oh I have tons of spare time to indulge this obsession. One thing about model railroading is it alleviates the problem of boredom and access wealth.
Vic Smith said:
Could be worse … I’m in the middle of detailing my micro layout but I have to wait days sometimes weeks for stuff I can’t get at the LHS to be mailed to me
The dearth of stuff currently available in G has left me high and dry re: new ideas/new projects. That’s mostly why I am working on smaller scale micros.
I don’t understand vic. . . how can you run out of ideas or inspiration in G scale? I can see running out of real estate but not ideas.