@Mark Boyce posted:Kevin, it took me two years to finish my ceiling railroad. I was stopped because carpal tunnel reared it's head again 20 years after surgery. I was told scar tissue caused it the second time. I went through surgery a second time on each hand and PT. That consumed about a year itself.
Thanks for mentioning your experiences Mark. I've read from afar your experiences all your surgical issues.
The point that is nagging me, however, is that when we signed the lease 2 years ago, my intention was to have the layout up and enjoy it for at least a year plus until we moved once our youngest went off to college in Fall 2021. Yes, the landlord gave the approval as long as everything was returned to its original condition afterwards. That time is running out so the layout must be running by January. Also, the ceiling layout was determined to be the best solution for me to at least have a layout at home for the time being. Personally I'm tired of having to share my hobby area as part of other rooms in the house - yes, I know, First World Problems 
- and I want to have a room all to myself that I don't have to worry about train noise pollution, etc. around other parts of the house. Hopefully that will be taken care of the next time around. 
