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What do you think about model railroading?
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Anonymous
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What do you think about model railroading?
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Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 3:35 PM
Tell me what you think of model railroading. Tell me the highs and lows.
[:)][:p][B)][:0][:X][:D][}:)][:(!][^][8D][;)][:(][xx(][V][:I][8)][|)]
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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What do you think about model railroading?
Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 3:35 PM
Tell me what you think of model railroading. Tell me the highs and lows.
[:)][:p][B)][:0][:X][:D][}:)][:(!][^][8D][;)][:(][xx(][V][:I][8)][|)]
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vsmith
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December 2001
From: Smoggy L.A.
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Posted by
vsmith
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 3:46 PM
Highs: Get to model things I like.
Lows: Why does it have to take up so much space?LOL :)
Have fun with your trains
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vsmith
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December 2001
From: Smoggy L.A.
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Posted by
vsmith
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 3:46 PM
Highs: Get to model things I like.
Lows: Why does it have to take up so much space?LOL :)
Have fun with your trains
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 6:28 PM
Over the years, I've built model ships, planes, etc and I've raced electric cars but by far Modelrailroading has always been my first choice in hobbies. Having been involved with Modelrailroading since 1953, I've always felt that it was the most dynamic and satisfying hobby that one could be involved in. Long live the GREATEST HOBBY IN THE WORLD......YA.[:D][:D][:D][:D]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 6:28 PM
Over the years, I've built model ships, planes, etc and I've raced electric cars but by far Modelrailroading has always been my first choice in hobbies. Having been involved with Modelrailroading since 1953, I've always felt that it was the most dynamic and satisfying hobby that one could be involved in. Long live the GREATEST HOBBY IN THE WORLD......YA.[:D][:D][:D][:D]
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BRAKIE
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October 2001
From: OH
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Posted by
BRAKIE
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:50 PM
After 52 years in the hobby all I can say is a hobby? Nope! A way of life for me..As General George Patton loved war I love the hobby and could not comprehend a life without model railroading...How boring that would be for me!
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
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BRAKIE
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October 2001
From: OH
17,574 posts
Posted by
BRAKIE
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:50 PM
After 52 years in the hobby all I can say is a hobby? Nope! A way of life for me..As General George Patton loved war I love the hobby and could not comprehend a life without model railroading...How boring that would be for me!
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:14 PM
HERE, HERE!!![:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:14 PM
HERE, HERE!!![:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:20 PM
HIGHS [:D] after building static models for a lot of years I love the way MODELRAILROADING brings everything to life.[^] [V] LOWS not enough time in a day to run the trains (YET).[;)]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:20 PM
HIGHS [:D] after building static models for a lot of years I love the way MODELRAILROADING brings everything to life.[^] [V] LOWS not enough time in a day to run the trains (YET).[;)]
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:56 PM
Over 49 years in HO and Lionel before that. Been reading MR since early '54 and have issues since '47. I think that model railroading is the best of all hobbies. I like building and kitbashing. This means research, mechanical and electrical skills, artistic abilities, and meeting people. It's a great hobby. I have never had a home layout. I have either been in a club or armchair. I don't purchase much anymore as I don't get much satisfaction just owning something, the pleasure for me is in the building. I would rather build an Athearn blue box or Accurail kit than buy one of the new $30 rtr cars. I only buy if something is unusual, fits my era (early '50s), and is not apt to be available as a kit.
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:56 PM
Over 49 years in HO and Lionel before that. Been reading MR since early '54 and have issues since '47. I think that model railroading is the best of all hobbies. I like building and kitbashing. This means research, mechanical and electrical skills, artistic abilities, and meeting people. It's a great hobby. I have never had a home layout. I have either been in a club or armchair. I don't purchase much anymore as I don't get much satisfaction just owning something, the pleasure for me is in the building. I would rather build an Athearn blue box or Accurail kit than buy one of the new $30 rtr cars. I only buy if something is unusual, fits my era (early '50s), and is not apt to be available as a kit.
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 11:05 PM
I have been active in Model railroading, off and on for nearly 54 years. like most, I started with a Lionel o-27 in 1950. Its a great way to escape the pressures of the world. The main downside is that the prices keep going up, but if your on a fixed income, {like I am}, the ability to purchace a nice steam locomotive is beyound our reach. I can only hope that the manufactures won't forget about the "little guy". Thank you very much. MustangManGZ
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 11:05 PM
I have been active in Model railroading, off and on for nearly 54 years. like most, I started with a Lionel o-27 in 1950. Its a great way to escape the pressures of the world. The main downside is that the prices keep going up, but if your on a fixed income, {like I am}, the ability to purchace a nice steam locomotive is beyound our reach. I can only hope that the manufactures won't forget about the "little guy". Thank you very much. MustangManGZ
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 11:27 PM
I think it's preaty great. Beacause you get to choose where your trains go. I know this because I have a model railroad that I run at home and I just hope that the maufactures are going to make a Los Angles subway car. Ok. bye!bgal
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 11:27 PM
I think it's preaty great. Beacause you get to choose where your trains go. I know this because I have a model railroad that I run at home and I just hope that the maufactures are going to make a Los Angles subway car. Ok. bye!bgal
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MAbruce
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From: US
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Posted by
MAbruce
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 7:11 AM
I absolutely hate it! [}:)][;)][:p]
Oh, okay, I admit like it just a little bit…. [:D]
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MAbruce
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From: US
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Posted by
MAbruce
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 7:11 AM
I absolutely hate it! [}:)][;)][:p]
Oh, okay, I admit like it just a little bit…. [:D]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 8:06 AM
GOOD: Your imagination/creativity is the limit
BAD: Your actual limits are your budget ($$$) and SPACE!
All in all I still have hours of fun in an apartment with my 4x8 layout!!
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 8:06 AM
GOOD: Your imagination/creativity is the limit
BAD: Your actual limits are your budget ($$$) and SPACE!
All in all I still have hours of fun in an apartment with my 4x8 layout!!
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:09 AM
+The only thing that really relaxes me.
-But it costs too much.
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:09 AM
+The only thing that really relaxes me.
-But it costs too much.
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:42 AM
Keeps me away from the refrigerator at night
I have an excused to make really neat stuff
I have an excuse to play with trains
I just dont have enuff money or room[:(]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:42 AM
Keeps me away from the refrigerator at night
I have an excused to make really neat stuff
I have an excuse to play with trains
I just dont have enuff money or room[:(]
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:43 AM
Keeps me away from the refrigerator at night
I have an excuse to make really neat stuff
I have an excuse to play with trains
I just dont have enuff money or room[:(]
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:43 AM
Keeps me away from the refrigerator at night
I have an excuse to make really neat stuff
I have an excuse to play with trains
I just dont have enuff money or room[:(]
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emdgp92
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December 2002
From: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted by
emdgp92
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 10:35 AM
Highs: Getting to recreate something from the past
Lows: Cleaning track
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emdgp92
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted by
emdgp92
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 10:35 AM
Highs: Getting to recreate something from the past
Lows: Cleaning track
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