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I started model railroading 2 years ago because my son got hooked on wooden Thomas the Tank engine.  In fact, it's because of wooden Thomas that I got into the hobby.  Now, after going through a couple encarnations of my HO scale layout, I have decided to build my own HO Scale Island of Sodor, Thomas layout.  I have been buying the Bachmann Thomas equipment, and for the most part I am impressed with the running quality of what is for all intents and purposes a "toy" train.   It converts well to DCC. The funny thing is, (and the point of my post) when I go to my LHS, the staff give me the impression that I'm not as respected as other model railroaders because of my choice of "road".   I've seen the raised eyebrow, and heard the little snickers.  To be honest it seems a little immature to me.  I mean they had no issues when I was dropping big bucks on a HO scale, DCC/Sound equiped, CN F3A-B.  If the store wasn't so well stocked, I'd probably take my business elsewhere.  Am I being overly sensitive or do you think this is as wrong as I do? Am I the only 40 year old modelling the "Sodor" road?  I don't really care about that point, I'm just curious.  My son and I love it and are having a lot of fun modelling Sodor, and that's really what it's all about. I look forward to reading your responses. Trevor
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