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Brakie, Wow, 54 years! I haven't been in it that long, however, I have been modeling for 48 years. Started with ships and airplanes, got a Tyco HO set when I was 10 or so and spent 20 years building and flying R/C model airplanes. Except for the 2 years 7 months and 10 days I was working for our Uncle Sam, I have been modleing in some type of endeavor. I started my current layout in 1988. I think if we take a look at the direction the hobby is currently going (with all the Ready to Run stuff) we need to consider that people whom have not been doing this for very long, do not have our "Just Fix It" mentality or our abilities to do so! Also, they claim they just don't have time for the "Modeling Part"! So, I think we need to apply some TLC with these new guys & gals and help them get accomplished at it! Also, when you pay what is the going price for a RTR Athearn diesel, I think the best couplers should be used by the manufacturer! I also don't think the manufacturer should be gluing the draft boxes together, which, I hear they are doing. You know, if I was a manufacturer, and found my custormer's just complained amongst themselves about a product I was wanting them to be happy with and buy more of, I certainly would want to hear their complaints! Just another crotchity old modeler!
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