Thanks for the reply...and the inspiration!!!

Can't wait to start on it...

Hey, I was thinking about starting on Houligan's when I finish my Bailey's Produce so I found this thread, seemed like the build got off to a good start but then the thread fizzled out.

Did the build as well? Or did it get finished?

Just curious...thanks!

Steve (actually my real name too!):

Thanks, that's kind of what I was thinking, but nice to hear confirmation from someone who's been here.

Greetings...first post ever! Found the forum through a link at the FSM site, looks like a great resource for knowledge.

Having acquired a few FSM structures over the years, I finally started to find the time to build as my kids got older and life calmed down some. Starting with George Bailey's produce, photo of progress so far attached.

Here's my question: The time has come to put down track for the siding. Ultimately, I'll want to include the structure on my layout (still early stages, only have benchwork topped with foam, hopefully will start laying track this winter).

How best to have the track at the end that I'll want to connect with the main layout? Of course I'll have a bumper at one end, so that's easy, but should I lay track to the very edge? Should I remove a few ties now? Better to leave the track a bit short of the edge and bring a bit of rail from the eventual siding onto the diorama?

Kind of a weird first question, I realize, but I honestly have no idea what's the best approach so would appreciate any suggestions or words of wisdom.

Cheers!