Just wondering what everyone likes best about the hobby:
Running trains
Restoring old pieces
Collecting Engines
Collecting rolling stock
Building layouts
Something else
EVERYTHING!
A good topic, I think ! [:)]
I like building layouts or benchwork, & lately the photographic part of the hobby,
the forum, & train shows, probably everything else, also !
Thanks, John
Opps…I guess I should answer the question myself.
As a newbie, I can’t name just one thing…I like it all. Including getting back into a past hobby; using electronics to kind of customize things like lighting.
The contact with the visitors to the club layout, it is amazing how many smiling faces you get to see and the number of people you get to chat with. Not only from all around the U.S. but as far away as Asia and Europe. [^]
Wow, where to start.
I like the fact it ties some many of my interest into one hobby. I enjoy building, so making the layout is fun. I enjoy restoration and rebuilding of old engines, cars and accessories. And I enjoy the electrical aspect. You can really get involved with your wiring. Your only limitations, is your own imagination.
But most of all, I enjoy the fact your never finished.
hi
for me every, repair, clean, lube, make new parts, etc
After this, run my train and look for nice pictures.
A.
Collecting & restoring Lionel 1688 Torpedos; As it were I just took another 1688 out to one of the restoration guys I know and now it is in his shop for a new paint job & a new Pickup-Shoe Plate.In a few months it will look like new again & it runs like a Top to boot.Another thing to like about this Hobby is all of the nice Folks you meet on this Forum & in person also. And, Sharing info & learning a thing or two as well. This is the best of both Worlds. Take Care.
Running the trains,
Watching the smoke.
Drinking a few beers while watching trains and smoke.
Great night… trains, beer and my dog JANE, at my side.
laz57
Running trains is definitely my favorite part of the hobby. Of course, going to a train show and finding a great train or accessory comes in a close second.[;)]
I agree with all of the above, but the absolute favorite is seeing the smile on my kids faces while the trains are running. Nothing beats the special time we share together.
Dennis
[#ditto] except the cat runs the trains with me, [:D]
I enjoy collecting and running sets. Mostly reproduction prewar sets (because they’re easy-to-find and affordable), but I have some modern O gauge sets, too. There just isn’t anything like opening up a set box for the first time! It’s the stuff memories are made of. [:)]
Regards,
Clint
10-4. Well put.
I like running trains - the sound, the noise, the look… of horror as a collision happens on the main line (and that’s when the concept of block wiring finally sunk in).
I do like the wiring part. I’ve done my share of professional time with computers, networks, etc. So I like vintage transformers and old fashioned time tested wiring techniques, done for a very modest sum.
Scenery? We have yet to see…
Birds
I like it all. But my favorite part is operating trains and accessories. There is nothing like hearing the sounds and watching the action.
So much to enjoy. I’m making scenery for our layout now and it’s a lot of fun. Running the trains and watching the smoke is also one of my favorite aspects, but I also enjoy participating in this forum, reading CTT, and looking through catalogs. Trainshows are another favorite.
Jim
I’m enjoying the gardening aspects right now. (Moss, ferns, and junipers seem to thrive in the colder weather). Also, enjoy the surveying (surveying a bridge over the culvert stream); and enjoying construction (so far, used 40 pop cans and still didn’t finish corrugating just one side of my new industry! which means it might not be quite ready to photograph this weekend).
Pop cans? Where you from, Dave? Certainly you must mean tonic cans!!! [;)]
Jim
Jim,
Sody pop and sweet tea cans [:D]
BTW, discovered a trick for shooting nails into these cans to put up the corregation. Previously, the nails would shoot right thru the metal. So I stuck 1 or 2 layers of metal in front to slow down the nails and that works (lowering the air pressure doesn’t work, as the gun won’t fire)
Restoring, cleaning, running, working on layout, troubleshooting, tinkering. The best part is running the trains with my grandkids!
Jim