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Each of us travels our own road to "good enough" in our hobby, and the journey is both similar and different for each of us. This is partially due to what we learn along the way. At first there is that "that's neat syndrome" where we acquire the stripes and plaids of mismatched eras, truss rod box cars and Bill Board reefers hauled by GP 30s & 35s, F units or Sharks, with a smattering of 2-8-0s,4-6-2s, and 4-8-2s thrown in, all count among some of my favorites, but not necessarily "prototypical" and some mutually exclusive. Add to that the level of detail, hinted at by plastic injection molded on parts that should stand out from the model not blend into it. In some cases weathering can hide a multitude of "sins" but as better detailed equipment is added the "sins" become more obvious, and it is time to add to the display shelves or cull. the herd. It is part of the journey, and the development of that internal, nitpicking, rivet counting. All of this comes as we progress to knowing more today than we knew yesterday. My friends and acquaintences will probably still refer to it as "playing with trains". So be it. Some water needs to roll off my back, and some needs to be wiped up or dealt with in some form or fashion if I am going to "model" my equipment. At this point, I have an era and an idea of what I want to accomplish, but two grand sons may cause a side trip off to the Isle of Fodor(?) and some blue tank engines. It remains our journey, and each fork in the road takes us onto new less traveled paths. Lets hope each of those decisions "make all the difference". There is much to be learned from "counting rivets", but let us not let that get in the way of what we are all here for to enjoy our participation in our hobby. [2c] Will
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