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Re: LTMA vs NMRA
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Tue, 12 Sep 2000 02:40:52 GMT
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johnneal@uswest.net^stopspammers^
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Harvey-
Thanks for resurrecting this thread. I had to go back and read all of it and
found it all very interesting, especially in the light of this recent post which
went by mostly unnoticed: http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=7201
Now, I realize that being discontinued can mean the end of the 9 volt system with
a *new* system to replace it, or just plain death. Frankly, I'd love to see TLC
go back to the drawing board and start from square one. I wish that they would
consult us FOLTs first so that they don't muck it up!
NOW, let's suppose for the sake of argument that TLC in fact *does* can the 9
volt Train theme. I am curious as to everybody's reaction. Would you bail on
trains altogether? Would it not affect you at all? I know what I'd do, but I'd
like to hear from others first...
-John
Harvey Henkelman wrote:
> 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.
> >
> > 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
>
> 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 from Walthers catalogs 2.Count every damn bolt and rivet, and 3.If it's
> not HO or N scale,you're out!
>
> I fully support the idea of a separate LEGO train association. Bring all the
> various LEGO train clubs under one roof, so to speak. But none of the
> ridiculous politics that characterize the NMRA should be included either
> (remember, we're supposed to have fun doing this-not determining the 'purity'
> of others' creations. I simply combined my two greatest loves in life (trains
> and LEGOs), then I sought others out who did the same. So if theres others out
> there who still share this idea, you can count me in. -Harvey Henkelman
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| John, Well I guess the first thing I'd have to do (like many others) is hord all the 9V stuff I could get my hands on, mainly track, engines and wheel sets. Really I don't think I would "bail" on trains, in the past year and a half I haven't bought (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) I'd (...) If LEGO were stupid enough to stop making trains, I'd probably dump my entire collection and start building HO or O scale... Anyone want to offer me about $15,000 for the entire collection? Considering the intelligence that LEGO has (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, 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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