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I have to admit to being a lone wolf as far as construction of the railroad is concerned.  I belonged to a round-robin group many (25) years ago with 8-12 members and it was a great experience.  I might even do it again once my layout gets to the more operational stages and all of the trackwork and industries are in place.  My son has helped with construction issues that require a little more muscle than I can muster by myself and my son-in-law (was an engineer for BN in the PBR, now BNSF dispatcher in Ft Worth) both like to operate the railroad when our families get together.  I have been invited to join a club that is about 10 minutes from the house, but I can't see spending $30 a month to listen to people fighting over track layout in the steel mill, yard etc.  I'll put that money to better use on my own railroad.  On the club layout operation consists of turning loose a steam powered passenger train and maybe a doublestack or autorack train with the latest diesels on the market and watching them go round and round and round and round.  And then there is the night of the "business meeting" with no operation.  Who need it?  Those modelers that don't have a home layout and need a place to run their equipment might, but I don't.  Please don't be offended if you are into club membership, my circumstances allow me to enjoy this great hobby via another path.
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