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Building a 4x12 Layout for Operating Sessions
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<p>[quote user="TAS"]</p><p> Basically speaking there are three types of modelers; the technicians, the builders and the operators. The technicians are in the hobby for the desire to put together plans, diagrams, blogs and give advice on the hobby. The builders are in the hobby for the joy of making a miniature 1/87th scale representation of something real, complete with figurines, grass and trees, etc. The operators are in the hobby for the excitement of running a representation of a mighty train as realistically as possible. </p><p>[/quote] </p><p>Interesting comment - I never thought of it that way. Looking at myself, I am one of your technicians, with a trace of operator. It is not that I hate building my layouts (I have done 6 so far), but I know my limitations. I am pretty good at designing benchwork, but need help when building it. I am lousy at soldering and wiring, but I am acceptable, when it comes to creating scenery and scenes. That´s why I don´t build basement filling empires, but small switching (= operation) layouts. </p><p>If your interest in model railroading is focussed on operation, wouldn´ t it be better to join a club? <br></p>
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