I guess to answer my own thread, I have worked primarily in N-scale, and that from a scenery standpoint. Although I will say that Glen taught me how to figure the radius and draw it on the first layout that we worked on together. Who knows, maybe someday I'll learn how to lay track and ballast it. As far as wiring goes, I'd prefer to leave that to the experts. My father was a journeyman electrician and my two older brothers are retired journeyman electricians, but for some reason, that gene by-passed me. (As did the Suzy Homemaker gene) I've done some Z-scale, but it is so small to deal with.
I would like to try HO, just because I think there are some great possibilities. However, if I had a yard big enough and an income to go with it, I would have a G scale in my yard. I love gardening and that would be a great way to incorporate both hobbies in one.
My start in this hobby was merely from a scenery standpoint, but have to admit that as I get more into it, I find myself fascinated more and more with the trains. Some day when things get a little more settled in my life, I would love to have an N-scale layout. I'm not sure whether I would actually model a specific railroad or area or whether I would free-lance and make up my own. But I know that either way, I'll have a great time doing it.
Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Down the road......