As I go about refining my layout plan and actually constructing it, I've come to realize there is another skill set that is needed, Project Management. I only get 1-2 hours per week to actually work on my layout. I've found during the down times at work when I'm not doing anything else, I'm thinking about building my layout. I go over every detail in my head. Stepping through each sub assembly to make sure I haven't missed anything. What has to be assembled in which order. What materials will I need to have on hand. I've taken to keeping a bunch of graph paper in the back of my log book to take notes whenever I need. Pretty soon I'm going to start keeping a GANTT chart to keep it all straight.

Well, at least focusing my mind on this keeps me from thinking other unproductive ideas.

Doug Maddox

Somewhere along the Bethlehem Branch