Another option is to have a professional build your layout for you......and that’s exactly what I did...time is my enemy, and I knew it would be years and years before I could “finish” my layout...after a very good friend of mine suggested a builder, I made contact, struck an accord, and the builder put my layout together better than I could ever imagined.....done & done in 3 months flat...I was lucky enough to have a true artisan/old world craftsman do my layout .......but to each his own....I love my layout, and really enjoy operating it, but to me, the scenery aspect, tack laying, and wiring does nothing for me, so that’s why I went the route I did......I’m much happier working on/modifying/improving motive power than planting grass & ballast...just another option on the thread......but do shop around and get to know your builder if you go that route.....I had contacted several ( whom shall go nameless ) that either didn’t bother returning an email, or just totally blew off........and that’s just fine, since the fella that did build my layout became a great friend, and a valuable asset in the model railroad world.....and I’m actually super thankful the others didn’t do their jobs.....
Pat
