As we all know, life has a way of changing plans quickly.  I'm almost 5 years into my switch to HO and I'm pretty much where I was after 18 months - with a 2x10 modular switching layout.  Along the way, I've tried various ideas, did a modeling contest and got some great ideas, then negotiated a change to my space.  And then negotiated more.  And another time.  I think my space is finally settled.  Time to get to work.

With every model, every scene, there reaches a point where I'm satisfied with it, or at least have decided that whatever ails it will receive no further attention.  In the interests of getting a large home layout to a reasonable level of completion, I have to prioritize where I direct my efforts.  Sometimes people will comment about why a particular item hasn't been "improved" with some extra attention.  The usual reason is that I DON'T CARE.  It's that simple.  I made the call about where something has fulfilled its purpose for me, and lef