First of all, congrats to Neil (assuming this is a move he wants to make)!!!
But how does the move rate as a promotion? He was chief editor of CTT; now he is for MR. I suppose, by virtue of age, MR may be a somewhat more prestigious post and it may even pay more, but how is the move a promotion?
Please don’t tell me that even Bob Keller subscribes to the silly theory that somehow “Model” trains are superior to “Toy” trains. . .
Congratulations to Neil. CTT is the best toy train magazine in the world, and MR is the best model railroading magazine, IMO.
My take is MR is a publication with about 3-5 times the circulation (can’t recall specifically) so it’s a much bigger job, and presumably better paid :). Thus, a promotion of sorts.
GOOD LUCK NEIL. Will you still be at YORK?
laz57
Good luck with the new position Neil. I’ll miss your input into CTT.
walt
Best of luck and congratulations, Neil!!! [tup] [tup]
Jim
Please don’t tell me that even Bob Keller subscribes to the silly theory that somehow “Model” trains are superior to “Toy” trains. . .
Dang… Scale Wars… Episode V
Long ago on a layout far, far away…[}:)]
Frist of all, congrats to Neil! It definitely is a promotion in the truest sense of the word.
“Model Railroader” is the flagship of Kalmbach publications (which encompass more than the model railroading hobby). It is, indeed, the foundation of the company, and I assume it remains the publication with the largest circulation and greatest frequency of publication (at least as far as this hobby is concerned).
I’m sure it means a whole lot more work for Neil, but that’s generally part of any promotion.
All the best to Neil! I’ll be interested in seeing which of the scales he elects to go with in his own modeling interests, beyond his already well developed interest in O gauge.
Whooo!!! Whooo!! Congratulations, Neil!!
And now the $100 question, who will replace Neil?
Qualifications:
Likes to drink Milwaukee Beer.
Is a big Packers’ fan.
Owns his own snow blower.
Loves to fish, hunt and snowmobile.
Hates the Bears. (Sorry, LAZ, it is just one of those things.)
Looks good wearing a Cheesehead to work.
Plays in a Polish Beer Band.
Loves to say, “Wait until next year” as it relates to baseball and basketball.
Knows what LHS, MTH, LCC, RMT, ERR, and TAS mean.
And the big one:
Hi everyone,
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate them.
The plan is for me to be at CTT until June 1. I will be at York in April, and yes, one of the qualifications for the new CTT editor is to own a snowblower (after last weekend, a 2-stage snowblower is preferred!).
Enjoyment of brats and beer are also a plus.
Sincerely,
Neil
Neil, congratulations! Please remember us here in the world of O. A lot of very usefull information transends scales, so please keep it up at MR. As to your replacement, I may have just the fella. How about Jim Duda? Not sure what all his qualifications may be, but he does handle a snow blower…but I think he does it in the buff…may have to rethink this one.
Anyway, congrats and best wishes,
Dennis
Congratulations Neil,
As a relative newbie to the O gauge hobby thank you for your informative magazine. I have felt that CTT is the most international aware O gauge magazine. I hope this continues under your replacement as it helps involve readers such as myself and helps promote the growing interest in 3 rail O in Europe and elsewhere. Good luck with the new job.
Nick
Congratulations , Neil !!!
And good luck to you !!!
Chuck
I guess now you’ll become the HOgaugeoverlord! Thanks for all your good work. Best to you!
Brian
So Long Neil and my best wishes for your success at Model Railroader. I had been a subscriber to CTT for a few years when you became editor. You have done an excellent job of keeping an excellent magazine on top and taking it to new heights. Now I will have to take a peek at Model Railroader from time to time to keep “track” of what you are doing.
Thank you, Dick
Neil, Congratulations and best wishes in your new position. I have been a long time reader of MR as well as CTT so will still benefit from your top notch work.
See you at York next month.
What third rail?
Rob
Good Luck & congrats to Neil on his promotion to MR. Take Care.
Congrats, Neil! [:)]
Congrats and good luck!!! You have done a great job with CTT and Model Railroader will benefit with your expertise.
Chris
My heartiest congratulations to Neil (and former CTT editor Terry who is also moving up). It will be fun to see what happens to ‘our’ mag. I nominate our own Ogaugeoverlord- Bob Keller…