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LTMA vs NMRA
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 23 Nov 1999 23:43:07 GMT
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johnneal@#NoSpam#uswest.net
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There is a lot of debate going on right now about the perceived future
of LEGO trains. Many fear TLC will abandon the theme and that they will
be left high and dry. Some fear that those fearing the demise of the
theme will bring in non-LEGO elements into the fray thereby diluting the
all-LEGO component currently being observed by most FOLTs.
Much of this discussion, IMO, reveals the ambiguity of the LEGO train
hobby. What is it that we really want? I used to think that I wanted
to be recognized and respected as a model railroad builder in a
particular medium in and among the MRR community. Now I don't. It was
Steve Barile who suggested the International LEGO Train Conference that
got me to thinking. Why did I want to be a part of the NMRA? Other
than the recognition, what else was there for me and my LEGO trains?
Nothing.
That is why I think that we should be forming the LTMA (LEGO Train
Modelers Association) and begin doing our own thing. Have our own
shows. Promote LEGO trains. Promote LEGO. Create our own newsletter.
Maybe some day a magazine. I think this has the best chance of catching
TLC's attention. Perhaps they would want to become involved in some
manner in such an organization. Being apart of anything else is
extraneous and not about what we are about-- building and enjoying LEGO
trains.
Comments?
-John
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| (...) (Subliminal suggestion: Denver 2000, Denver 2000, Denver 2000...) Why did I want to be a part of the NMRA? Other (...) Now that you mention it, I agree! They have very little to offer us. They have a huge knowledge database on model (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Yes, that is it. I don't crave recognition from NMRA. I want: 1. Lego train shows to attend and be a part of. 2. To fantastically increase the interest in Lego trains 3. For TLC to produce some of the train products we have been clamoring for. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) John -- sounds great!!! (Better grab ltma.org quick while it's still available, too... :) I'm not a trainiac, but tell me what I can do to help you get this started! (mailing list, temporary or permanent web pages, membership support, etc.) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| (...) On the idea of Rivtek or other brands, they can only help our cause, not hurt them. I actually have 3 tyco elements I use in my Lego creations because they are an awesome piece TLC never came up with. It adds to the realism of the creations. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| John Neal wrote in message <383B2665.A4C40D72@u...st.net>... (...) I think that would be a good idea, however, I also think that we should continue to pursue NMRA recognition. LEGO trains are a valid model railroading segment (as the NMRA president (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| John Neal wrote in message <383B2665.A4C40D72@u...st.net>... <snip> (...) Yes, exactly. (You might want to look at electronic publication as a "ramp-up" to printed. Lower production costs at the beginning (but harder to generate revenue with.) You (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) I know this is an old topic, but I was in the Navy at the time and didn't even know about LEGO trains. I used to be a member of the NMRA, but I can say from my experience that NMRA folks kinda look down on those who don't 1.Get their stuff (...) (24 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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