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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by piccolotess I really do hope that all these gentlemen on this forum haven't been helping me just because I'm a girl....I hope it's been because they want to share the passion they have for this incredible hobby and the significant place the railroad has in American history. [/quote] That about hits the nail on the head. The fact that you are a woman Or girl what ever you prefer, while a novelty factor, is not the reason for such the entusiastic response. As was said. your entusiasm is contagous, There have been several other pople in the past who have come here looking for advice to get started, and they have gotten much the same level of response. I am sure loathar is just ubset because you currently have the spotlight and stole the show or something. So Don't be bashful or Shy and I look foward to you having a long productive tenure here on the MR forum. As for the topic at had "Getting BF a Train for Christmas" It is a lofty and noble goal. However you are one of the few that are looking for something more than what is avialable in a pre-backaged store bought set. So that is a refreshing twist and I am glad that all of us can help you get just exactly what your looking for. In a way, I wish I had more of your focus. I have been modeling since I was 4. And in that time I have modeld Union Pacific, Santa Fe, Bulrington Northern BNSF. Briefly considered Montana Rail Link for a long eneugh time to buy three locos. Modeled my own made up railroad for a time. So by the time I finally committed to GN. I now have lots of stuff to repaint. And Items that I own that GN didn't have. (Mainly various steam locos, and 90s era diesels) I have to figure out what to do with. But I wish you well. And I am sure that in a few months, you will get a train just for your very own to run around. I often feel they should should put FDA warnings on all Magazines and websites that states "It has been discoverd by the Surgeon General of the United States that the hobby of model railroading is highly addictive. Participating in such hobby leads to elevated sense of passion. Greater artistic ability, and increace in general common knowledge. It is often accompanied by a strong urge to share the interest in the hobby with other people which is the primary means for spreading the infection. There is no known cure for this afliction and can only be treated with constant expusure with the desired trains. Prolonged exposure can create a temporary subsiding of symptoms and the afliction can go into a recession for around a maximum of 24-36 months. But is usually more stronger and virulent upon its return. " Hope you enjoyed the laugh. James
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