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Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
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lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug
Date: 
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 03:40:52 GMT
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Dan Parker wrote:

In lugnet.trains.org, Christopher Masi writes:
Chris Gray wrote:

"SRC" <SteveRC@StarTrekMail.com> writes: • <snip>
It doesn't seem to me like the hobby is in any danger of dying out. Looking
at Kevin's magazines, the layouts at the show, and the crowds that came to
see them, I'd say its as healthy as ever. Moreso than the real things! • <snip>
Chris

Actually, a couple of the NMRA brass-types admitted to me that this is a real
and significant problem they're experiencing.  Sure, benchmarks continue to be
raised but there is a measurable vacuum at the entry level, esp with youth.
You can further bet that this impacts what manufacturers offer.

dan parker
PNLTC

Just wanted to point out that the quoted words up there are Chris Gray's.
Chris's sig made me laugh, and that is all I commented about.

Chris
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PGP public key available upon request.



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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Actually, a couple of the NMRA brass-types admitted to me that this is a real and significant problem they're experiencing. Sure, benchmarks continue to be raised but there is a measurable vacuum at the entry level, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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