Exhibited my multi-scale collection of NYC steam at the Will Huffman train expo in Williamsport, PA this past weekend. I have NYC steamers in G, O, ON30, S, OO (American), HO, HON3, TT, N, and Z. While I was there I spent a lot of time talking to a gentleman who has a LOT of G scale track, trains, and accessories. I very much LIKED the L-A-R-G-E-R size of the G scale trains. He indicated the willingness to sell a bit of his stuff to me at "good prices". I am seriously thinking about it. I have about 8 to 10K (new prices) of O gauge track, trains, buildings, autos, and etc., etc. which I would need to sell off to fund the new purchases. Part of me is in love with the idea while the other part realizes that in moves like this you also lose value - but I love those BIGGER trains.
Currently I have a 10'x12' layout, small by O gauge standards and even smaller I am sure, by G. But all I want is two continuous loops with perhaps a siding. Some houses, a road, and a few figures would be nice. I do not foresee any possibility of going outside. For those of you experienced in O and/or G scale what advice would you give me? Is the heart ruling the head too much here?
The layout at the Expo would fit in my space and it would be bigger on trains (pun intended) but much leaner on extras....Any comments are greatly appreciated. THANKS!