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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
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Wed, 27 Sep 2000 04:03:10 GMT
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[cmasi@cmasi]nospam[.chem.tulane.edu]
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Chris Gray wrote:
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> "SRC" <SteveRC@StarTrekMail.com> writes:
>
> > In lugnet.trains.org, Frank Filz writes:
> > > Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> > > > ...Not trying to restart the "do we need the NMRA?" debate again but
> > > > I did want to see if any bridges get built that weren't there before.
> >
> > > I think we have a legitimate sub-hobby of model railroading, plus I
> > > think it is a great way to make model railroading more accessible (and
> > > not just to kids, many people find their ability to work with fine
> > > detail is greatly diminished as they get older).
> >
> > The organizer for SuperTrain 2001 wanted us to participate specifically
> > because our display was far and away the most popular with the kids.
> > If kids don't get interested in model trains, (so that new members
> > join) the hobby will die out as its participants do.
> >
> > SRC
>
> [deliberately violating the FUT, to include lugnet.org.ca.nalug]
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> 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!
>
> A typical model railroading club likely wouldn't encourage new members
> younger than about early teens. The models are too small, too expensive,
> and just don't have the "playability" that younger kids normally want.
> Early teens is the upper end of the group normally attracted to Lego
> (ignoring all us AFOLs, etc.). So, I don't see us as necessarily helping
> the normal train clubs get new members. Getting kids interested in trains
> in general is the big thing, whether they be Lego trains, trains in
> computer programs, real trains, trains in books, etc.
>
> --
> Don't design inefficiency in - it'll happen in the implementation.
>
> Chris Gray cg@ami-cg.GraySage.Edmonton.AB.CA
> http://www.GraySage.Edmonton.AB.CA/cg/
Sorry, couldn't resist...
Nice sig. It made me laugh.
Thanks,
Chris
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