Tell me what you think of model railroading. Tell me the highs and lows.
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Highs: Get to model things I like.
Lows: Why does it have to take up so much space?LOL 
Over the years, I’ve built model ships, planes, etc and I’ve raced electric cars but by far Modelrailroading has always been my first choice in hobbies. Having been involved with Modelrailroading since 1953, I’ve always felt that it was the most dynamic and satisfying hobby that one could be involved in. Long live the GREATEST HOBBY IN THE WORLD…YA.[:D][:D][:D][:D]
After 52 years in the hobby all I can say is a hobby? Nope! A way of life for me…As General George Patton loved war I love the hobby and could not comprehend a life without model railroading…How boring that would be for me!
HERE, HERE!!![:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
HIGHS [:D] after building static models for a lot of years I love the way MODELRAILROADING brings everything to life.[^] [V] LOWS not enough time in a day to run the trains (YET).[;)]
Over 49 years in HO and Lionel before that. Been reading MR since early '54 and have issues since '47. I think that model railroading is the best of all hobbies. I like building and kitbashing. This means research, mechanical and electrical skills, artistic abilities, and meeting people. It’s a great hobby. I have never had a home layout. I have either been in a club or armchair. I don’t purchase much anymore as I don’t get much satisfaction just owning something, the pleasure for me is in the building. I would rather build an Athearn blue box or Accurail kit than buy one of the new $30 rtr cars. I only buy if something is unusual, fits my era (early '50s), and is not apt to be available as a kit.
I have been active in Model railroading, off and on for nearly 54 years. like most, I started with a Lionel o-27 in 1950. Its a great way to escape the pressures of the world. The main downside is that the prices keep going up, but if your on a fixed income, {like I am}, the ability to purchace a nice steam locomotive is beyound our reach. I can only hope that the manufactures won’t forget about the “little guy”. Thank you very much. MustangManGZ
I think it’s preaty great. Beacause you get to choose where your trains go. I know this because I have a model railroad that I run at home and I just hope that the maufactures are going to make a Los Angles subway car. Ok. bye!bgal
I absolutely hate it! [}:)][;)][:p]
Oh, okay, I admit like it just a little bit…. [:D]
GOOD: Your imagination/creativity is the limit
BAD: Your actual limits are your budget ($$$) and SPACE!
All in all I still have hours of fun in an apartment with my 4x8 layout!!
+The only thing that really relaxes me.
-But it costs too much.
Keeps me away from the refrigerator at night
I have an excused to make really neat stuff
I have an excuse to play with trains
I just dont have enuff money or room[:(]
Keeps me away from the refrigerator at night
I have an excuse to make really neat stuff
I have an excuse to play with trains
I just dont have enuff money or room[:(]
Highs: Getting to recreate something from the past
Lows: Cleaning track
Highs: Fellowship w/ other modelers and a chance to be creative.[:D]
Lows: The ubiquitous ‘rivet counters’.[:(!]
Sheesh, I hope I spelled those words correctly.[;)][:o)][:D]
I have been modeling HO for over thirty years,and over this period I found out alot about myself,I cannot understand people who say “I can’t” in Model railroading you find out you can become,a Civil Engineer, a construction engineer,a planner(without all the redtape),a designer,a landscaper,any many more to numerous to mention,thats what model railroading does for you it brings out your best,even if you think you"can’t.Have FUN and just get into it.
High; When IT is “DONE”, of course they never are, and I get to look at it and think “That really looks/runs/IS great!”. And again, later, when IT is “even more DONE”.
Lows; There are only 24 hours in a day. This is a very labor intensive hobby.
Wouldn’t trade it for anything else. Not even a lifetime supply of free beer.
That about sums it all up there.
Take care[:)]
HIGH: Get to build my Empire my way
LOW: Still trying to figure why my wife just doesn’t understand.
Gordon