The Monon layout published in “Great Model Railroads 1998” (and photographed by Bob) was all hirail, with mostly code 125 rail (some 148) and closed frog switches. My latest layout is all scale: it’s just easier. We all have different reasons for choosing a road.
Roger Nulton From: Bob Werre Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 8:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Hi SCALE Nobody will argue with the work Brooks has done with his layout or to the place he is in the modeling world. However, Brooks runs SHS steam that is DCC controlled and on track that looks better than the old Flyer (or similar), plus Kadee type couplers. Add in some really great scenery, well built structures plus additional railroad flavor and you have a great system. Brooks also had an earlier layout that used modified AF engines, some AF coal loaders that was also a memorable layout. However this newer version is much better for my eyes. All in all, the price, unless your going for the high-end RR or PBL engines really shouldn't be a major factor. So the price of scale locos in his case is about the same, track is about the same and I'm sure that scenery doesn't care what style layout it's on or how much it cost. My feelings are that many hi-rail guys are part collector, part horse trader, and lastly part modeler. Many purchase items only to store in the closet so they later can sell--MIB! Of course the Scale guys do that too, but in different ratios. I had no problem cutting into my first brass engines, modifying and painting as needed. Back in my AF daze, I also modified, converted and weathered my items--some that would be considered collectible today. Since I modified mine, it just made the rest rarer! Bob Werre PhotoTraxx > > From: Alan Lambert > Lone Star Flyer Club > Arlington, Texas > > Thank you Fred for reminding us about Brooks. He shows that we can > Have Both worlds together. He also added some animation to his layout > as well, AND IT IS IN NO WAY TOY LIKE. How did he become a Master > Model railroader. By combining the 2 . I am thinking of doing the same > thing with my layout that is still in the planning stage Sorry for > shouting earlier but that is the way I feel. Get theprice of the scale > locos down and more production numbers and the Highrail grup might > have a change of heart and look at going scale. > Just my thoughts. > > Thanks, > > Alan > P.S. > getting ready for my area train shows. > > Lockheed, no s layouts ,1 s vender with demo layout maybe. > Fort Worth, Texas train show. 2 s layouts 1 high rail 1scale dc. s > venders: more than 1 maybe 3. > Plano, Texas train show, Same 2 layouts maybe more venders for "S". > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
