What makes you happy?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Trainnut484

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

I also like to do that to Trainnut 484[8D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Trainnut484

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

I also like to do that to Trainnut 484[8D]

[Wdlgln005]

Another fun part comes from being able to re-create part of the real world in the model. The point of all the research is to find one new little piece of the puzzle. Then that paint scheme can be recreated in the model. You get to hold history in your hand. And when visitors stop by, you can say I did that. Sometimes we do get lucky and have ole pacific GTW 4962 by Atlas on saleat the LHS just like the one in the video or if we were lucky enough to see it trackside. On our layout, it can pull Number 22 any night of the week!
Have fun Model Railroading!

[Wdlgln005]

Another fun part comes from being able to re-create part of the real world in the model. The point of all the research is to find one new little piece of the puzzle. Then that paint scheme can be recreated in the model. You get to hold history in your hand. And when visitors stop by, you can say I did that. Sometimes we do get lucky and have ole pacific GTW 4962 by Atlas on saleat the LHS just like the one in the video or if we were lucky enough to see it trackside. On our layout, it can pull Number 22 any night of the week!
Have fun Model Railroading!

[Anonymous]

in my younger days of modeling i never got past the track laying part cuz i always thought of something new to do with the track plan...or lack of a plan.....now im older and now have the urge to complete a layout ive never done much except lay track and use R-T-R equipment

[Anonymous]

in my younger days of modeling i never got past the track laying part cuz i always thought of something new to do with the track plan...or lack of a plan.....now im older and now have the urge to complete a layout ive never done much except lay track and use R-T-R equipment

[Anonymous]

You didn't have a choice on there for me. I really enjoy doing the scenery, which could include building kits. Kits are fine, but really get into trees and landscaping.

Judy

[Anonymous]

You didn't have a choice on there for me. I really enjoy doing the scenery, which could include building kits. Kits are fine, but really get into trees and landscaping.

Judy

[douginut]

What is there left to say?
Everyone else has said everything!
The Grandchildren's faces,
The fellowship at meets and at the hobby shop,'
Yet again another attempt at scenery that does not look like a FEMA reconstruction of some calamity.
Getting my fix of railroad magazines each month,
Running in my latest find from Mostly Trains on the oval run in track til it smoothes out and purrs, around and around hypnotically.
But most of all lately, logging on here and mingling with friends from all over the planet and living the hobby with them. Work and family problems are forgotten for a little and I am in MY world.
Thanks!
Doug. in Utah

[douginut]

What is there left to say?
Everyone else has said everything!
The Grandchildren's faces,
The fellowship at meets and at the hobby shop,'
Yet again another attempt at scenery that does not look like a FEMA reconstruction of some calamity.
Getting my fix of railroad magazines each month,
Running in my latest find from Mostly Trains on the oval run in track til it smoothes out and purrs, around and around hypnotically.
But most of all lately, logging on here and mingling with friends from all over the planet and living the hobby with them. Work and family problems are forgotten for a little and I am in MY world.
Thanks!
Doug. in Utah

[Anonymous]

-enjoying the signalling challege, along with the fun of using N guage

[Anonymous]

-enjoying the signalling challege, along with the fun of using N guage

[Anonymous]

Creating scenery, then enjoying watching the trains roll through the scenicked areas. Also switching operations in a yard where the track is painted, ballasted and weathered to give it that well used and dirt covered look.

WESTRAC Lines, Ray Fernandes

[Anonymous]

Creating scenery, then enjoying watching the trains roll through the scenicked areas. Also switching operations in a yard where the track is painted, ballasted and weathered to give it that well used and dirt covered look.

WESTRAC Lines, Ray Fernandes

[Martin4]

I'm currently in the process of wiring the tracks and building a mountain for the layout of my youngest son but I switch between many projects depending upon available time and humor of the day ! I am weathering and superdetailing eight locos, tuning a couple more, kitbashing a trio of enclosed auto carriers, weathering a lot of containers and detailing a fleet of trucks to haul them to and from an intermodel yard. Everything is fun in this hobby apart from the rising prices and the increasing number of interesting items non available as kits.

Martin
Québec City

[Martin4]

I'm currently in the process of wiring the tracks and building a mountain for the layout of my youngest son but I switch between many projects depending upon available time and humor of the day ! I am weathering and superdetailing eight locos, tuning a couple more, kitbashing a trio of enclosed auto carriers, weathering a lot of containers and detailing a fleet of trucks to haul them to and from an intermodel yard. Everything is fun in this hobby apart from the rising prices and the increasing number of interesting items non available as kits.

Martin
Québec City

[Anonymous]

My top priority is sharing my enjoyment with my son. Operation is second and planning and seeing my plan take shape is a close third. - Ed

[Anonymous]

My top priority is sharing my enjoyment with my son. Operation is second and planning and seeing my plan take shape is a close third. - Ed

[Anonymous]

Going to the Train Ladys Store In Odessa. Its one of my favorite pasttimes. Kinda like Christmas and a kid in a candy candy store all rolled up in one. Building and operating rate up there , too.

[Anonymous]

Going to the Train Ladys Store In Odessa. Its one of my favorite pasttimes. Kinda like Christmas and a kid in a candy candy store all rolled up in one. Building and operating rate up there , too.

[Anonymous]

i prefer building the layout, superdetailing locos, rolling stock, buildings, scenery or anything else that doesent involve operating the damn thing. my English layout goes to five or six 2-3 day shows a year and 12-15 days of intensive operating is enough for me. when it's up at home it only gets used as a glorified test track.

[Anonymous]

i prefer building the layout, superdetailing locos, rolling stock, buildings, scenery or anything else that doesent involve operating the damn thing. my English layout goes to five or six 2-3 day shows a year and 12-15 days of intensive operating is enough for me. when it's up at home it only gets used as a glorified test track.

[Anonymous]

If "superdetailing" dioramas had been an option I would have voted for that. I love to superdetail dioramas, photograph them from all sides, and then install them on my layout.

[Anonymous]

If "superdetailing" dioramas had been an option I would have voted for that. I love to superdetail dioramas, photograph them from all sides, and then install them on my layout.

[Anonymous]

Having the power of creating scenery from the imagination and transcending tha into being anywhere on the layout you want it.

[Anonymous]

Having the power of creating scenery from the imagination and transcending tha into being anywhere on the layout you want it.

[Anonymous]

looking back at the postings, i count 9/42 that specifically mention 'scenery' in some form, either primary or secondary. really need a scenery selection in this poll.

[Anonymous]

looking back at the postings, i count 9/42 that specifically mention 'scenery' in some form, either primary or secondary. really need a scenery selection in this poll.

[jjackso8]

The only thing that I don't like is that I cannot do this all the time. Unfortunately, those pesky mortgage and bills keep coming in and need to be paid. I am envious of those lucky few who have carved out a career in the hobby that actually pays those bills. Overall, I think that all the different construction aspects are tha part I like the best; building kits, scratchbuilding anything, scenerey, track all the peices parts, that is what I enjoy the most.

[jjackso8]

The only thing that I don't like is that I cannot do this all the time. Unfortunately, those pesky mortgage and bills keep coming in and need to be paid. I am envious of those lucky few who have carved out a career in the hobby that actually pays those bills. Overall, I think that all the different construction aspects are tha part I like the best; building kits, scratchbuilding anything, scenerey, track all the peices parts, that is what I enjoy the most.