model railroading/ what a fantastic hobby aint it?

[Anonymous]

model railroading is definitly a great hobby. we like to call it worlds greatest hobby? what do you think makes it worlds greatest hobby?? have fun!

[MisterBeasley]

OK, I'm the first voter, so I guess I have to explain myself to the exit pollsters and newsmedia. I chose Learning, because I'm am just having a ball with all the new stuff, and even the old stuff that's slowly coming back through 40 years of neglect and beer. All the modelling techniques are brand new to me, and I'm discovering an artsy-craftsy side that I didn't really know I had. I'm having a blast with plaster castings, and I can't wait until I've got enough track to make the transition to DCC.

[Anonymous]

Need I explain why?

Happy MRRing

[Anonymous]

It saved my life when I had No Life...

[Anonymous]

Why is this poll posted twice? Why is it even posted once?

[espeefoamer]

I like watching my trains run[:D]!

[BMRR]

Model railroading is the worlds " Greatest Hobby " It helps keep my mind off my troubles.

Ken and MisterBeasley..... you both sound just like me.

Stan.

[JohnT14808]

I checked 'using your imagination' because while not a "detail" kinda guy, I do like a layout that has some scenes, or dioramas built into the layout. Every layout has track and mountains, but is there a mountain goat or an elk on that mountain? Is there a town drunk in a door stoop? Are some rooms in houses lit up, or is the layout all dark?Little things like this make the scene come alive. Sure, the trains are the main reason, and it's even fun getting a good price on some dream piece of equipment you have been wishing for, but if you don't "liven up" your layout, you might as well have a circle of track on a 4x4 piece of plywood....

[fievel]

It's one hundred hobbies rolled into one ! You can create your own slice
of the world. What a beautiful way to let off steam. (pun intended!)[:)]

[Roadtrp]

For me it is all about the trains. I love trains, and with MR I can see them anytime I want.

[:)]

[IRONROOSTER]

It's learning, building, artistic, creative, animated, and on and on. Plus it's got trains.

Enjoy
Paul

[aloco]

Locomotives.

[tommyr]

All of the above plus it is something my best friend(wife)& I can enjoy together
[:D][:D][:D][:I]
Tom

[trolleyboy]

I like bringing it alive. from idea to semi finished product. It's a hobby for all skill levels and all interests

[AggroJones]

What else am I supposed to do? Sit here and drink alcohol ALL day?

I'm an artist who loves locomotives, so I model railroad.

[lyctus]

What other hobby offers research,woodwork,metalwork,plastics,electrical work,electronics,scenerywork,.....you get the idea ? It encompasses so many skills and interest areas. And it is so diverse....

[ukguy]

All of the above plus the people (most) are a great bunch of guys(females included in 'guys'). at least the ones I have had the pleasure to converse with.

Karl.