Years ago; in a Tracks Ahead episode ; noted Pre-war collector Chuck Brasher made a comment that resonated with me. Chuck said - and I may be paraphrasing a bit here - "if you had it all sitting here; it wouldn't be any fun. It's what you can acquire."
I enjoy running my trains; doing scenery; working on trains; and actively participating in a local O gauge club. I would have to say it's Chuck's "philosophy" that keeps me more fully engaged in the hobby, however.
If I had it all sitting here; it just wouldn't be any fun. And after 28 years back in the hobby; I doubt now I'll reach a point where I conclude that I finally have it all.
Curt