Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
As a relative newcomer (1 year in the hobby) I would have to say a combination of things. Attitude is part of the problem. Just because some guy doesn't have $600 to spend on a BLI loco is no reason to say his choice of a Bachmann Plus or Walthers Trainline is "junk". We all buy what we can afford, and the people with less funds available should be made to feel as welcome as anyone else. This is supposed to be a fun hobby, not keeping up with the Jones's. Do you get insulted by the people that drive Cadillacs because you drive a Chevy? I don't think so. Also, some of the prices are a bit steep. The disparity between lines is what gets me, particularly with track. How can one piece cost $1.19 and another one cost $6.99? Too wide a gap. I would think anyone that wants to get into model railroading would be a welcome addition, no matter how much money he (or she) has. We should all be welcoming ANYONE into the hobby and offering assistance and advice that fits the need of the individual, not ours. Unfortunately, I haven't been involved long enough to be able to offer much in the way of help, but someday, hopefully, I will.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!