What makes you happy?

[Billba]

The people involved with the clubs that I have been a member of are a great source of friendship, information, and knowledge.
The variety of skills to learn and use are also very pleasing for me.
However, one category that I would suggest that you add is that "Model Railroading is Fun". Now, where have I read that?

[Billba]

The people involved with the clubs that I have been a member of are a great source of friendship, information, and knowledge.
The variety of skills to learn and use are also very pleasing for me.
However, one category that I would suggest that you add is that "Model Railroading is Fun". Now, where have I read that?

[Bergie]

Great comments, everybody! I thought I had just about everything covered... how could I overlook scenery?! [:o)] I guess it just goes to show the the vast number of skill-sets involved in this hobby. I know it's what keeps me involved.

Erik

[Bergie]

Great comments, everybody! I thought I had just about everything covered... how could I overlook scenery?! [:o)] I guess it just goes to show the the vast number of skill-sets involved in this hobby. I know it's what keeps me involved.

Erik

[sd452]

I would say my favorite aspect of model railroading is prototype research. Maybe its because I don't have space for a model railroad right now and don't want to have lots of locomotives and cars lieing around to get broke before I build one.

[sd452]

I would say my favorite aspect of model railroading is prototype research. Maybe its because I don't have space for a model railroad right now and don't want to have lots of locomotives and cars lieing around to get broke before I build one.

[Anonymous]

There are no thing in this great hobby that i don't like just too many to mention that I do like so you have to put them all together and say opperatingis the most fun.
because until you do all the other things there is no opperating.

[Anonymous]

There are no thing in this great hobby that i don't like just too many to mention that I do like so you have to put them all together and say opperatingis the most fun.
because until you do all the other things there is no opperating.

[jjackso8]

The only thing that I don't like is that I cannot do this all the time. Unfortunately, those pesky mortgage and bills keep coming in and need to be paid. I am envious of those lucky few who have carved out a career in the hobby that actually pays those bills. Overall, I think that all the different construction aspects are tha part I like the best; building kits, scratchbuilding anything, scenerey, track all the peices parts, that is what I enjoy the most.

[jjackso8]

The only thing that I don't like is that I cannot do this all the time. Unfortunately, those pesky mortgage and bills keep coming in and need to be paid. I am envious of those lucky few who have carved out a career in the hobby that actually pays those bills. Overall, I think that all the different construction aspects are tha part I like the best; building kits, scratchbuilding anything, scenerey, track all the peices parts, that is what I enjoy the most.

[Anonymous]

looking back at the postings, i count 9/42 that specifically mention 'scenery' in some form, either primary or secondary. really need a scenery selection in this poll.

[Anonymous]

looking back at the postings, i count 9/42 that specifically mention 'scenery' in some form, either primary or secondary. really need a scenery selection in this poll.

[Anonymous]

Having the power of creating scenery from the imagination and transcending tha into being anywhere on the layout you want it.

[Anonymous]

Having the power of creating scenery from the imagination and transcending tha into being anywhere on the layout you want it.

[Anonymous]

If "superdetailing" dioramas had been an option I would have voted for that. I love to superdetail dioramas, photograph them from all sides, and then install them on my layout.

[Anonymous]

If "superdetailing" dioramas had been an option I would have voted for that. I love to superdetail dioramas, photograph them from all sides, and then install them on my layout.

[Anonymous]

i prefer building the layout, superdetailing locos, rolling stock, buildings, scenery or anything else that doesent involve operating the damn thing. my English layout goes to five or six 2-3 day shows a year and 12-15 days of intensive operating is enough for me. when it's up at home it only gets used as a glorified test track.

[Anonymous]

i prefer building the layout, superdetailing locos, rolling stock, buildings, scenery or anything else that doesent involve operating the damn thing. my English layout goes to five or six 2-3 day shows a year and 12-15 days of intensive operating is enough for me. when it's up at home it only gets used as a glorified test track.

[Anonymous]

Going to the Train Ladys Store In Odessa. Its one of my favorite pasttimes. Kinda like Christmas and a kid in a candy candy store all rolled up in one. Building and operating rate up there , too.

[Anonymous]

Going to the Train Ladys Store In Odessa. Its one of my favorite pasttimes. Kinda like Christmas and a kid in a candy candy store all rolled up in one. Building and operating rate up there , too.

[Anonymous]

My top priority is sharing my enjoyment with my son. Operation is second and planning and seeing my plan take shape is a close third. - Ed

[Anonymous]

My top priority is sharing my enjoyment with my son. Operation is second and planning and seeing my plan take shape is a close third. - Ed

[Martin4]

I'm currently in the process of wiring the tracks and building a mountain for the layout of my youngest son but I switch between many projects depending upon available time and humor of the day ! I am weathering and superdetailing eight locos, tuning a couple more, kitbashing a trio of enclosed auto carriers, weathering a lot of containers and detailing a fleet of trucks to haul them to and from an intermodel yard. Everything is fun in this hobby apart from the rising prices and the increasing number of interesting items non available as kits.

Martin
Québec City

[Martin4]

I'm currently in the process of wiring the tracks and building a mountain for the layout of my youngest son but I switch between many projects depending upon available time and humor of the day ! I am weathering and superdetailing eight locos, tuning a couple more, kitbashing a trio of enclosed auto carriers, weathering a lot of containers and detailing a fleet of trucks to haul them to and from an intermodel yard. Everything is fun in this hobby apart from the rising prices and the increasing number of interesting items non available as kits.

Martin
Québec City

[Anonymous]

Creating scenery, then enjoying watching the trains roll through the scenicked areas. Also switching operations in a yard where the track is painted, ballasted and weathered to give it that well used and dirt covered look.

WESTRAC Lines, Ray Fernandes

[Anonymous]

Creating scenery, then enjoying watching the trains roll through the scenicked areas. Also switching operations in a yard where the track is painted, ballasted and weathered to give it that well used and dirt covered look.

WESTRAC Lines, Ray Fernandes

[Anonymous]

-enjoying the signalling challege, along with the fun of using N guage

[Anonymous]

-enjoying the signalling challege, along with the fun of using N guage

[douginut]

What is there left to say?
Everyone else has said everything!
The Grandchildren's faces,
The fellowship at meets and at the hobby shop,'
Yet again another attempt at scenery that does not look like a FEMA reconstruction of some calamity.
Getting my fix of railroad magazines each month,
Running in my latest find from Mostly Trains on the oval run in track til it smoothes out and purrs, around and around hypnotically.
But most of all lately, logging on here and mingling with friends from all over the planet and living the hobby with them. Work and family problems are forgotten for a little and I am in MY world.
Thanks!
Doug. in Utah