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Recently my Daughter, Micaela, was given a book 'bout <i>Thomas the Tankengine</i>. While I was reading it to her, my brother, Anthony, came over into the room and made the following comment... <br /> <br />"How can you stand to look at those ugly trains?" <br /> <br />By this, of course, he meant...er...<i>foreign</i> trains. He was, as that I don't want to step on any of my friends' toes, suggesting that American trains (with four axles and that certain something that makes them "American") were superior to the railroads and equipment of Europe <i>et al.</i> <br /> <br />I have a love for all trains, but as I have said before, I prefer American Models because I like the nostalgia factor of it. To "break up" the lull, lets hammer this out. <br /> <br /> <br />Debate Topic: <br /> <br />Resolved: That there exists distinct characteristics that define what is an "American" train, and that Large Scale trains based on these "American" trains are significantly more pleasing that those based on "non-American" ones. <br /> <br />Lets have a good clean debate, we not need to destroy international friendships over debates. I cherish all of you and do not want to risk said friendships, but please don't be affraid to be pasionate in your points of contention! <br /> <br />I'll let you guys begin the first salvo, then I'll chime on in (as not to further influence your posts!) <br /> <br />Have at it!!!! <br />Capt Carrales
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