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Kinda yes and kinda no. I have a group that comes to operate the layout, but that's it. I prefer to make my own mistakes on my layout, that way I can't get after anyone but me. I also model straight steam, so not many folks share my vision of model railroading in my immediate area. I do go to model railroad shows if and when they are held in my area. I make no effort to attend the big national events. Did it just one time. You want to feel totally alone? Go to the NMRA Big Show. I like losing myself for hours on end working on the layout or working on things that will eventually be on the layout. I also like to scratch build. I do have some kit stuff, but it is disappearing as more and more scratch built items make it to the layout. I find this also puts me in a separate slot, one not many modelers in my area are interested in. So I bump into the crowd when it pleases me and I stay away from the crowd the rest of the time. I have no axe to grind about the hobby. I approach it in the manner that is most pleasing to me, the manner that generates the most enjoyment for the time I spend. I am not part of the "inner clan" that has a need to be in the spotlight. I am quite possibly a model railroad nerd, so far out of the current mainstream that I am happy. Tom
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