> There is apparently a mentality that says "I will get even with those people many years ago who would not make the gauge they should have made, by boycotting NMRA gatherings. I will deny them the honor and the pleasure of my presence. That'll teach 'em."
There's a term for that kind of thinking, but I can't remember how it's spelled right now. Tom..If the word you are searching for begins with "S", it might be "stupid". >I suspect the real reason S gaugers don't show up is that they don't want their knowledge >of railroading or their modelling abilities compared to others. >Tom Hawley -- Lansing Mich It is true that S guys tend to avoid mingling with non-S folks. Birds of a feather feel more comfortable flying with those who are alike. Having something in common makes one feel more comfortable. Which sort of explains why S has lagged behind the other scales in the adoption of new things - like DCC, for one example - which is unfortunate. I do think a greater interaction with those active modelers in other scales would help S scale advance more quickly and would also expose others to what S scale is all about. Everyone would benefit. Cheers..Ed L.
