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I'd say they're in every hobby - there will always be some who insist that to be a "real" hobbyist you have to have the latest kit (usually the most expensive brands). Personally I feel that you can achieve superb results with cheap equipment and skill - I've seen steam locos ruined with an appalling brush paint job but described as "great" when they could have done it quicker, neater and cheaper with an aerosol can. I've also seen articles moaning about a new RTR model but accepting gaping problems with a kit such as poor fit of parts (neither was in MR by the way). <br /> <br />I do think that some take it far too seriously. While I admire their dedication, I can't follow it - it would be too much like writing essays. I'd rather do enough research to allow me to figure out what's still out there and what can operate together, as with a fictional museum line I'm free to run anything I like within reason - For example, I have C&NW Bilevels because the IRM has a set, and they do make sense - can move a lot of people in comfort and load/unload quickly, as well as not needing to run round at the end of the line. Still trying to explain how a German diesel-hydraulic loco and cab car have turned up though...
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