hi, my name is john , I have never belonged to one of these online communities before, glad to meet you all 
First time poster, long time enthusiast.
Hi, John, and welcome. I think you will find this an informative place, although not as busy as perhaps some others. It would probably be a good idea to check out trains magazine.com’s forums, too. Same company, but dealing with more modern problems and developments.
Crandell