FredA
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OK - I like model trains.
Not enough to have a train layout, but my Dad was into trains so I grew up with them.
To that end, I visit the local layouts during their annual November (Train Month) open houses.
One, the CGMRC, has an awesome layout and host a really nice open house, so it's a must go event.
On the way out they have a stand of old Model Railroad magazines that are free to take so I usually grab one of two for reading.
One of the magazines I picked up has an article about a layout that starts like this:
"There are many reasons for building a model railroad - high-rate, heart-stopping operation; the display of a collection painstakingly assembled; the joy of craftmanship."
I almost spewed my coffee when I saw the bit about heart-stopping action......really......get a rocket.
Not enough to have a train layout, but my Dad was into trains so I grew up with them.
To that end, I visit the local layouts during their annual November (Train Month) open houses.
One, the CGMRC, has an awesome layout and host a really nice open house, so it's a must go event.
On the way out they have a stand of old Model Railroad magazines that are free to take so I usually grab one of two for reading.
One of the magazines I picked up has an article about a layout that starts like this:
"There are many reasons for building a model railroad - high-rate, heart-stopping operation; the display of a collection painstakingly assembled; the joy of craftmanship."
I almost spewed my coffee when I saw the bit about heart-stopping action......really......get a rocket.