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I admit I have a very large collection. I also admit that I have been model railroading for 18 years. I am 22. (Yes a young pup) I have never lost interest in model railroading, In fact my interest has only gotten deeper. Out of all my hobbies, model railroading is the one I spend the most time and effort doing. There is something rewarding for me in creating a whole universe (Yes, I do total concept [8D][:D][8D]) in miniature. While I have a large amount of model railroad stuff, I guess I don't spend much more than someone else who is presently building a large layout. 2004 will mark the year that I have spent the most money in one year on model train stuff. On the same token, though this is the year I have been able to find the most bargains on things as well. For example last summer, I was able to jump on a deal, where I was able to aquire a 9 car brass passenger train set for $225.00 after shipping. Granted they are in need of alot of TLC, It is TLC I am willing to give so I can have a 9 car brass passenger train. Last spring I was able to get my hands through varous sources on 6 different Big Boys for about $25.00 a piece. Also needing TLC of course. But all this has allowed me to expand my roster for much less than it would have other wise. So for my money spent I was able to accomplish a huge expansion of my roster. If I had to guess, the new MSRP value of everythign I ended up buying this year so far, is roughly 4 times what I spent. Am I obsessed, maybe. Am I cautious. Yes. For me, Its a hobby. I have grand hobby ambitions, But it is still a hobby. If I were to find tomorrow, that All I would ever have for a model railroad is what I can fit into a spare bedroom, then I wouldn't be all that dissapointed. I have other hobbies to. Ones I mainly do when on the rare occasion i become board with model railroading. My two cents worth. James
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