What makes you happy?

[Anonymous]

Great question, and there are so many interesting facets about this hobby its hard to call any one of them a favorite. I think the most interesting challenge is learning the basics of real life railroading. Guess that explains why I took seven courses on railroading, ranging from railroad history to ground school, at my local city college. In the process I even managed to pick up an associate degree in railroad operations. The more you know about real world railroad operations, then and now, the better job you can do of recreating that world in miniature.

[Anonymous]

Great question, and there are so many interesting facets about this hobby its hard to call any one of them a favorite. I think the most interesting challenge is learning the basics of real life railroading. Guess that explains why I took seven courses on railroading, ranging from railroad history to ground school, at my local city college. In the process I even managed to pick up an associate degree in railroad operations. The more you know about real world railroad operations, then and now, the better job you can do of recreating that world in miniature.

[IRONROOSTER]

This list could have gone on and on, but the two I would have added would be building the layout and railfan running the trains (vs operating session). But its all fun.
Paul

[IRONROOSTER]

This list could have gone on and on, but the two I would have added would be building the layout and railfan running the trains (vs operating session). But its all fun.
Paul

[lceeg]

Would you believe getting my new model magazines? Also visiting other home and club layouts and train conventions. And I am not an armchair model railroader.

[lceeg]

Would you believe getting my new model magazines? Also visiting other home and club layouts and train conventions. And I am not an armchair model railroader.

[Anonymous]

I like to watch and opperate my model trains, for me seeing somthing that I have built running through a realistic enviroment is the goal.

[Anonymous]

I like to watch and opperate my model trains, for me seeing somthing that I have built running through a realistic enviroment is the goal.

[Anonymous]

Having fun and trying to improve each project that is worked on.

[Anonymous]

Having fun and trying to improve each project that is worked on.

[fmoorhead]

--the fun is completing any one of the projects, running the trains, and sharing with other interested folks - especially those who may become hobbiests

[fmoorhead]

--the fun is completing any one of the projects, running the trains, and sharing with other interested folks - especially those who may become hobbiests

[Anonymous]

You did not list as a choice , But I like to create scenery, and all its aspects of geology ( rocks , hills, rivers, ponds),,and foliage to bring it alive.
The choices you offered were too finely drawn.

[Anonymous]

You did not list as a choice , But I like to create scenery, and all its aspects of geology ( rocks , hills, rivers, ponds),,and foliage to bring it alive.
The choices you offered were too finely drawn.

[pbuck]

as many i like all aspects of model railroading however i realy like the fact that what ever you build or create on your railroad it is yours and it cant be wrong because it is your railroad and as long as you are happy thats what counts HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

[pbuck]

as many i like all aspects of model railroading however i realy like the fact that what ever you build or create on your railroad it is yours and it cant be wrong because it is your railroad and as long as you are happy thats what counts HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Just the pleasure of donig something I really enjoy and to get away from all the pressures of
the outside world.

[Anonymous]

Just the pleasure of donig something I really enjoy and to get away from all the pressures of
the outside world.

[DOBE12]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie

What's your favorite aspect of model railroading? Vote then share your comments below.

TO JUST GET AWAY INTO MY OWN WORLD.

[DOBE12]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie

What's your favorite aspect of model railroading? Vote then share your comments below.

TO JUST GET AWAY INTO MY OWN WORLD.

[Anonymous]

To bad I could only vote for one. All aspects of the hobby are fun or at least interesting and challenging. Thats why I'm into it.

[Anonymous]

To bad I could only vote for one. All aspects of the hobby are fun or at least interesting and challenging. Thats why I'm into it.

[Anonymous]

The looks on the faces of people who see it, esp. children.

[Anonymous]

The looks on the faces of people who see it, esp. children.

[tankertoad70]

I really enjoy the fellowship with other modelers. That gives me the opportunity to learn more, and share what I know.

[tankertoad70]

I really enjoy the fellowship with other modelers. That gives me the opportunity to learn more, and share what I know.

[Anonymous]

Too bad there wasn't an option for collecting old trains. I get great enjoyment finding old American Flyer (S gauge) made in the late forties and fifties (some 50 years old) which still run!

[Anonymous]

Too bad there wasn't an option for collecting old trains. I get great enjoyment finding old American Flyer (S gauge) made in the late forties and fifties (some 50 years old) which still run!

[Trainnut484]

Having fun building and operating. Talking with other model RR's, and exchanging layout ideas.

[Trainnut484]

Having fun building and operating. Talking with other model RR's, and exchanging layout ideas.