Arnold,
In my case it was the actual start to my NASA/Martin Marietta Engineering Career and it is also my way of keeping my Father & Grandfather's Christmas Tradition alive, to pass down thru the family. Our O Gauge Train Layouts are an intricate part of our Christmas family Tradition, passed down thru the generations. This year we celebrate our Christmas Tradition in a new home where I am able to have my own Train Room. It will be slow going at 1st due to the expense of moving, however the permanent type layout will be built a little at a time over, many months/years. I am in the Engineering Planning stages at present and am looking forward to beginning actual physical construction. I know my Father and Grandfather are watching with interest as their Christmas Tradition continues into the future.
PCRR/Dave
Me and my Grandpa B 1949/1950 at Christmas Time - Memories to last forever.
