RD posted:Looking forward to it... maybe you'll let me buy you lunch and pick your brain about the process when it's done...
Rich - Great idea.
I had something similar in mind. I spent an hour and a half at their shop today. We discussed details and enhancements. I took about 20 pictures and will start posting them in the next day or two.
I mentioned that a friend of mine (you) may be interested in coming in for a visit and perhaps get some rough estimates. Now is a good time as they will be starting to schedule their work for 2020 shortly.
Steve suggested that any new potential customer bring in a track plan, as that is always the starting point.
I will fill you in on the steps that follow at lunch.
Pick a time and a place and we can chat. Next week is good, any day except Tuesday. If you want we can meet a the McDonalds that is about 2 minutes from the builder. I will answer all your questions as best I can and then I can introduce you the Steve.
Or you can email your questions to me, and I can respond ahead of time.
I will be making another visit next Thursday or Friday. If you are serious about their services I will tell Steve so that he can spend some time with you on that day. If you change your mind and want to attack the whole layout on your own that is fine as well. I do not get a dime for a referral so I really don’t care which path you choose.
looking at pictures is a good way to get an overall feel for the layout however, there is no substitute for a live visit to see for yourself the quality, craftsmanship and detail. He has an excellent talent pool, most of them only work part-time.
I will tell you this, after our talk you will know a whole lot more about this process then I did last year when I started.
Jim
