One? He is like me, I think there is a whole fleet of them at his house.
Of course like me, he changes them around a bit…
Sheldon
I agree with you about Wayne’s talents, Sheldon. I always enjoy when he posts an example of something. Wayne’s a terrific modeler.
I have to ask though: Would you respect Wayne as much if he did run his layout with DCC and and no Bachmann locomotives in his roster? Why even bring the topic up? [:S]
Tom
I also agree with everyone about Waynes talents.
As far as Sheldon is concerned, maybe he should have followed his intuitions: “I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons…”
Sounds to me like Sheldon feels your not a real “Model Railroader” unless you still operate your railroad with DC and own 45 Bachmann locos![A]
Let’s not forget Jon Grant. As far as getting everything right as far as detail, he is one modeler that really comes to mind.
Over my life, first with my Dad and then on my own I have been lucky enough to have seen a few layouts in homes of people that don’t belong to clubs, have few friends in the hobby and are completely below the Radar when it comes to MRR. Their work is second to none. They have highly detailed basement empires that they have spent a good part of their lives working on, only to be thrown in the trash upon their deaths. To be popular you not only need to be good, but also be willing to share and take on a bit of a leadership role no matter what endeavor one follows. We need to appreciate and thank those people.
However, throughout my life, whether it be work or outside interest, I have learned that most popular doesn’t necessarily mean best. I just wonder, that for every great layout and Model Railroader we know about, how many just come and go never to be heard from or recognized.
Hey, I said “at least one”. [:'(]
LOL
Rich
Why throw gasoline on a fire that would have burned itself out quickly, Tom? Now all of a sudden, ti’s not about unsung high talent model railroaders, but whether or not Sheldon has sufficient respect for modelers who do things differently than he does and the piling on has already started.
I happen to like DCC and sound. Sheldon doesn’t. Who cares? I happen to like SP GS-4’s (being an SP fan). Sheldon doesn’t. Who cares? Sheldon’s a free-lancer (as is doctorwayne) and I like a specifiic prototype. Who cares? Sheldon likes big-time mainline railroading in the mid-fifties whereas while I like the 50’s, I’m more drawn to branchline operations of the same period. Who cares? Sheldon likes full signaling. I prefer slower paced operations in dark territory. Who cares?
What does any of this have to do with unsung model railroaders?
Of course I would, I have great respect for Tony Koester, who I have conversed with by Email on several occasions, I have great respect for most everybody who has been mentioned on here, even if I do not care for their particular style (I’m not into the cartoon thing, and don’t go in for heavy, depressing, excessive weathering).
My point was simply that Wayne, like me, fails the “go along to get along, politically correct, do what is popular” test. Be it Bachmann locos, DC, selectively compressed passenger cars, sprung trucks or whatever. Wayne and I don’t do everything the same or see the hobby exactly the same way, but we respect each others choices because they are informed choices that suit our interests and goals in the hobby, as opposed to just doing what everyone else is doing.
I’m not trying to speak for Wayne, but I suspect he would agree.
Sheldon
Neither of those things are criteria for anything. As for the “real Model Railroader” question, I think the definition of the word “model” as a verb sums up how I feel about that.
And that makes Wayne a clear winner.
Sheldon
Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen, I like all you guys, so don’t make me pick favorites.
You are all excellent modelers.
[banghead]
Rich
To return to the original topic.
Clark Propst, who models the Minneapolis & St. Louis at Mason City, Iowa. Example: http://www.cashgroth.com/index.html
Elizabeth Allen, who is both a superb modeler and an expert on SP diesels. Here’s her SDP45 priot to painting: http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/lizsdp45&page=all
After: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckape/5880195278/ note that no two fans are the same and, yes, that’s correct.
As a group, how about the members of the LaMesa Model Railroad Club who are reproducing the line over Tehachapi? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muewu9xLguU There are some anomalies in this videos (like tunnel motors and a couple of cab-forwards on #59, the “West Coast” at Caliente), but the work is outstanding.
Tom Johnson, Logansport & Indiana Northern Railroad: http://cprailmmsub.blogspot.com/2012/03/more-backdrop-artistry-tom-johnsons.html
Just a few of my favorites.
Andre
As the list grows, I might add Gary Hoover whose Santa Fe layout and Dearborn Station replica are without parallel.
Rich
Dearborn Station? How about that beautiful scratchbuilt model of the Santa Fe’s mission style San Bernardino station? There was a two part article on it in June and July 2008 MR.
Andre
It is such a subjective hobby that I’m sure if you shoved 100 modellers into a convention room and told them they couldn’t come out until they all agreed on the very best modeller in the hobby, the bill would top $5M and there would be 60 divorces before the final five were picked by the…uh…attendees. Of course, that’s assuming such geeks willing to argue to such lengths were ever married. [8-|][:-^]
Seriously, our own mikelhh is a wonder in his own right. Take a look if you need reminding:
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/p/211552/2316535.aspx#2316535
Just sayin’…
Oh my! I guess I don’t fit in since I only own 1 Bachmann 70 tonner.[:'(] [(-D]
That too. [:)]
Rich
How about ollevon?
His layout made the July 2012 issue of MRR.
Rich
Who’s who?? How much time have you got???
Some to consider:
Jim Vail
Dave Adams
Jim Dias
Jack Burgess
Mike Schwab
John LaBarba
Bob Brown
Rand Hood
If you aren’t familiar with these modelers, Google these guys to see some of their work…You can also check the links page on the website in my sig for some examples.
Guy
Guess I missed the boat too. I have five Bachmann’s. Of those two are steamers. One is about forty years old.[8D]
I like what Jack Burgess has done, also!
One more thought about this thread in general.
Beyond the few minutes I spend on this forum, I don’t spend ANY of my model railroad time on the Internet looking at YouTube videos of other peoples work, or searching for web sites other modelers have put up showcasing their layouts.
I don’t have the luxury of that kind of time, and as some of you have likely noticed, I am often absent or only light present here much of the time.
I have glanced at a few of the links posted in this thread, and many appear to be very talented modelers, but generally speaking, I am a lone wolf building what I want to build, and published or not, well known or not, the rest of the world is welcome to build their trains as they see fit.
This is why I was hesitant to post anything in this thread until Rich recognized Wayne’s talents.
Sheldon