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Re: LTMA vs NMRA
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 24 Nov 1999 00:24:15 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
> 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.
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> 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.
(Subliminal suggestion: Denver 2000, Denver 2000, Denver 2000...)
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.
Now that you mention it, I agree! They have very little to offer us. They
have a huge knowledge database on model railroading which mostly does not apply
to us. The proposed ILTC above makes the point for me. Compare going to a
NMRA conference where I might see a LEGO train layout to an ILTC where I get to
see layouts, trains and get to see and hear all the latest on LEGO building
tips and techniques (so I'm not tempted to use those non-LEGO elements).
> 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.
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> Comments?
Sign me up!
- Jim
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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