Why do you visit this forum?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Ray Marinaccio

Since I've become dissabled I don't get out much and enjoy the company of other model railroaders. I also try to answer questions and do learn from others here.

Same here.

---jps

[Anonymous]

The option wasn't there, but my reason is only 2 words long:

to learn.

[Anonymous]

As a seeker of knowlege, I must be willing to dredge in the muck of the internet.Just kidding. And as to the stars....no clue what they are about.

Lee

[Anonymous]

It's all about the post count. [:D]

[Anonymous]

Geee, look at all the pretty stars!!!!![;)]

Seriously, I get to interact with others, maybe help someone along the way, and learn myself, all while avoiding all the political crap at rec.models.railroad![:D]

[AggroJones]

"Why do you visit this forum?"

Because I have no life! [:D]

[CBQ_Guy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

"Why do you visit this forum?"

Because I have no life! [:D]

Well yeah, there's that, too...[sigh]

[JPowell]

For a combination of reasons here.....
Mainly ideas/hints/tips/help!

[PistolPete]

My vote was for a combination. I especially enjoy the creative responces to quaestions about problems someone has. For someone who has been out of the hobby for many years like myself it has been great to be able to pick the brain of many experienced modelers at the same time. The pictures have also been great to look at. As for the donuts or beer my vote would be for a blueberry cake donut in the morning and a cold Honey Brown late in the afternoon.

[Anonymous]

It's all about the post counts.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, I'm the ONLY honest person who answered "To show off my modeling knowledge/skill"?! (at least so far).

Many have posted that they want to learn from others as well as pass along what they have learned, which results in their choice of "Some combination". In truth, I wanted to select several replies as well. I think this might have been a better poll if the "combination" answer wasn't available, and the question was "What is the primary reason" for one's participation. I've had my share of questions for which I needed to seek advice from others, but on a daily basis what I'm mostly looking for is a thread to which I feel like I can contribute.

So, I'm a "show-off".

[trainfan1221]

I think a lot of us have a thing about getting the stars, but we have had enough trouble already with that! I generally have never been a big fan of the whole computer society or the
internet thing, but I do enjoy the people and the whole atmosphere on this forum. It's great
to hook up with people with the same interests. There is definitely a feeling of
comraderie here that probably isn't around on most other sites. I've always enjoyed the shared interests of railroading and the other people who also have this common bond.

[Nieuweboer]

for a combination of the reasons mentioned, but also for a smile , a chuckle and sometimes a laugh. So much has changed in the hobby in the years since I started more than 40 years ago and at the same time so much has remained the same. One thing that I value very much is the internet contact with other modellers worldwide, even if I will never see them in the flesh I feel like I know them. And one more thing: railroad modellers are the most helpful bunch of people inhabiting this globe. Let's keep it that way!

[n2mopac]

Thanks all for your input so far. Yes, I should have left the "combination" option off and forced poll takers to name their 1 top reason for coming here. I would have made the poll results more interesting. But your responses have been enlightening. Thanks.
Ron

[jjbmish]

I visit to gather some knowledge, share a little (very little) knowledge, and to generally have a good time reading about others experiences. I'm just getting the layout back up after 10 years of arm chair railroading and I'm amazed at how much has changed, but the fun and enjoyment is still the key.

John

[Anonymous]

After 39 years in this hobby I can offer some help and still have a open mind to see whats happin on model railroad scene. Thats why I'am here.[8D]

[Anonymous]

All of the reasons listed and more.

I am on a quest for shameless self promotion. I see the acolades bestowed upon hobby greats like John Allen, Frank Ellison, Milton Cronkite, Art Curen, John Amrstrong, and from the second generation of great modelers like, Allen McClellend, Jim Hediger, Gary Hoover, Eric Brooman, David Barrow, and Tony Keoster and I want some of that. I desire to be a part of the third generation of Great Model Railroaders, I want my name, James Mitich, to be discussed with the same reverance, respect, and dare I say slight amount of jealousy as the names I previously mentioned. As these people have imspired my modeling, I to want to inspire other people.

That and I am working on building my credentials so I can have Tony Keoster's job when he retires from the Trains of Thought Column

Have fun all.

James

[lupo]

Well James, that leaves nothing to the Imagination !
good luck on writing your first book! Keep us informed!

can I have a drink now????

[Anonymous]

Bar is Staffed 24 hours. But I must admit I am retiring to the Presidential Suit in the Vista Dome Sleeping Car in a few minuts so I wont be able to join you. (In my mind the presidential swuit is where the whole dome part is turned into one oppulant bed room. If I ever buy my Vista Dome cars thats what I plan to do with the first one)

[darth9x9]

I feel there is still hope of helping new people in the hobby and I hope to learn more myself. I will be the first to tell you that I don't know everything (but I have met some people on this forum who do [}:)]).

I also think the number of stars/posts is inversely proportional to the amount of serious model railroading you actually do...... think about it. [:)]

[greatn]

Combo for me too!! I really enjoy reading the responces to the questions and all the polls. Makes me look at things from a different angle. As a graveyard worker, I am unable to attend any club meeting so this forum replaces the club. I get alot of ideas and encourment here, plus it's fun.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Noah Hofrichter

I like talking to other modelers. This forum is really my only connection to other modelers. I know there must be several others in my area, but I don't know who they are, so for now a spend my time here.

Noah

I am in the same boat as Noah. Since I work second shift and the local club meets at night that keeps me from getting in on the operating sessions. I really don't have a lot of experience in kit bashing and purchase mostly Athearn, Proto 2000 and Spectrum engines. (I won't admit to owning a Frisco GP15 by Trainline (Walters) or any Bachman loco/caboose combo sets (a bunch of various railroads) and you didn't hear me say that either, you just think you did [}:)] [:p] [;)] .)

I really come here to chat and learn. Today I learned that Stuart is using Pringles cans to make grain elevators. Pretty neat idea, I thought so anyway. But he told me this in msn chat, I didn't learn it from the forums although that is how most of us msn chatters do meet originally.

I didn't vote "combo", because I come here to "visit" and in visiting and chatting I learn something most every time. I do post a lot in the "coffee shop", and many of the MR members also know me from the trains.com forums.

Just had a super neat idea. How about a traveling HO Model Railroad on the real train. While traveling you could bring some of your own stuff and run it on the layout while riding the train. [:D] [;)] [:D] Neat way of meeting other modelers.

[cisco1]

Count me in on the Combo. (Gee this sounds like club night at the BBQ place) This is prime entertainment and a goldmine of experience too! I've just been back in the hobby about three years now and with all the changes it helps to have this kind of resource. Thanks guys!

[passengerfan]

To much time on my hands!

[Anonymous]

It's all about the stars.

[espeefoamer]

I spend most of my time on the Trains forum,and check this one out sometimes to see how the other half lives.[:)] I have lots of locos & cars but no layout of any kind.Anyone else out there in my position?[?]

[philnrunt]

Chuck says it all. I have felt more welcome, more informed and more involved here than at any other place including 4 NMRA meets and untold trainshows.. I don't know when I've had more fun for less effort!
It's real easy to get tunnel vision- or trestle vision in some cases- when doing it all yourself, and having 156,000 other minds to pick helps alleviate that problem.
The fact that they are intelligent, funny and willing to help is gravy on the 'taters.

[lupo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer

I spend most of my time on the Trains forum,and check this one out sometimes to see how the other half lives.[:)] I have lots of locos & cars but no layout of any kind.Anyone else out there in my position?[?]

Yes there is !
my lay-out is still in planning fase . . . . DUH!!,
i have a collection of UP locomotives and MOW cars on display in my livingroom, once in a while some of them are let loose on my son's layout ( an 4x8 oval )

[Anonymous]

Hey! howcome my selection isn't up there?

Me = To be a pain in the Butt.

[Texas Zepher]

I enjoy almost all aspects of it, but over Christmas found I was spending waaayyyy too much time here and not enough working with my actual trains. So I went back to the work bench and only visit occasionally.

I am actually annoyed by some of the posters of whom you can tell are here totally for the stars. Often their posts (or worse, their one word replies) are meaninless and obfuscate the interesting things. [xx(]