Well, I did it! I spent last week sorting, repacking and cataloging a BUNCH of train stuff. On Monday, and again today, I took several car loads of my personal collection to Drew Bauer, to be auctioned on his site (AmbroseBauer.com). He will charge me 20% of the sale price, but, at this point, the money has nothing to do with the fact that I have begun to unclutter my life. I still have approximately 25 - 30% of my O gauge collection remaining, and a couple of things yet to purchase. (See, it NEVER really ends until you're pushing up daises.)
I think I probably took about 150 train locomotives and rolling stock, plus miscellaneous track accessories and 30 or so Dept. 56 buildings to the auctioneer.
I won't miss any of it, now that is is gone, but it was hard packing and loading many of the things.
And, with the time I have left in this world, I plan to enjoy running my trains and tinkering with the layout. The major building is done, and I don't have any grandiose ideas for expansion.
I am content.
