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Crazy stuff, especially that first one. But I don't mind sharing the hobby with anyone with a vivid imagination. Without imagination, none of us would be here in the first place, another strong hint at just how central art is to the hobby, despite the shocked denials this just can't be so. Building a layout in a space 1 foot square is definitely an art. No way was ANY prototype that short, but I've seen some convincing work done in such tiny spaces. That's art.
My own tastes run more toward the believably could have been side of the ledger. I suspect that's probably true for most -- not all, most -- model railroaders. We're not out to create Disneyland, but a miniature version of the world as we see it.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL