14 months ago, I didn't know what S scale was (nor S gauge for that matter!). But a year after deciding I would become a model railroader, I am loving the hobby and S scale. I started researching in January 2016, and designing and building a layout in February 2016. It took far longer than expected to get to my current stage, but there were lots of fun distractions along the way like running trains on the unfinished layout and working on/upgrading locos and cars including several ACG steam engines. Still lot's to do (backdrops, people, structure, details, and one day expansion), but all in good time. My thanks goes out to this group, the Yahoo S group, NASG.org, other hobbyists with web pages and Youtube posts, and the many people who responded to my e-mail and telephone queries for teaching me so much. Here are some pictures of the beginning and to where I have come so far. The layout is 11.5' X 5.5' w/ a 3'X2' leg on one end to allow for a small yard.
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