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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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Tue, 26 Sep 2000 23:45:14 GMT
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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



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  Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
 
(...) [deliberately violating the FUT, to include lugnet.org.ca.nalug] 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 (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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  Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
 
(...) One thing I'm curious about is how many of those who feel we don't need to be part of the NMRA have been involved in model railroading outside of LEGO Trains? As a model railroader, and someone who truly hopes that the hobby will continue (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)

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