Mark, thanks for your encouragement and sorry for your being forced out. Definitely something I am concerned about after I turned 50!
Miggy - one consolation I have with pushing forward on a ‘permanent’ layout is i can still piece together temporary layouts for Halloween candy distribution in the garage and Christmas around the tree! I love to set up temporary layouts. Fun comment on pickles!
Ahitpy & JD thank you for your comments! Received my LED lamps today so I can put those in the Marx switches and move forward with laying track! Repaired an old estate sale Gargraves switch last night- plugging away!