you are so right . the train gods hung out with me last week. nothing went right with a new extension im building. by the way the automotive gods were at work with me also. im an auto tech. by trade. there are better days ahead. dave
Magical incantations that stop the Malignant Gods of Model Railroading in their tracks:
"When I stop learning, it will be because I've just finished dying."
"Anyone who thinks he knows all the answers hasn't heard most of the questions."
"Take the time to do it right: Measure twice, cut once. Debur EVERY rail joint. Test, test again, and then one more time after that. If it's not good enough, fix it NOW!"
And my very favorite, a little poem:
If you wish to find fortune, and fame, and success,
There really is nothing much to it.
Just have somebody list all the things you can't do,
Pick the one you like best - and go DO it!
There are also the magic words to say when somebody wants to do something, but is hesitant about starting, for fear of failure:
"GO FOR IT!"
Chuck
1 "All my track plans are masterpieces and no one can find any improvements to them."
Everyone of us needs to set up and run a very long train backwards. And invite lots of friends, family (don't forget your brother-in-law) to watch. Then we can see where they will hit first.