JD2035RR posted:Dan, I get what you are saying in your original post. I also think the modular clubs do a nice job of opening up to the public to do their thing, and I know it takes a lot of work - and time away from home as well.
Below is a screen shot from the Christmas tree thread - YANKSPRIDE4 created that element of suspense with the tunnel scheme in a small space with a figure 8 and a couple switches. I really like this one for a tree layout, but even this one, you'll be doing circles more or less, but it is more interesting than my circle below the tree I lean towards the dealer display type layouts myself. I agree that you need some destinations for the train to go to and from, i.e., coal mine to the power plant, forest to the sawmill, etc.
Thank you.