This is a great post. Not only because it places the emphasis where it belongs, but because the concept is also applicable in reverse. To many, the fun they expect to derive from the hobby can only be realized once the layout is complete and operational. There's a ton of fun just in the building of it. As Louis L’Amour once said, "The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast, and you miss all you are traveling for.”
Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org >________________________________ >From: ctxmf74 <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:05 PM >Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: The challenge of S scale > > > > >I've come to the conclusion that the challenge of S is not as hard as the >thought of the challenge is. All model railroading has about the same >challenge for most facets. When trying to decide which scale to build my new >layout I drew up plans for the space in N,HO, S,and O. Then looked at the >difficulty of each and decided other than the relative scarcity of equipment >the difficulty factor for each scale was about the same. If I fill the room >with benchwork there's not much difference in the difficulty of S benchwork >versus the others, same for backdrops, track work, scenery, wiring, etc. The >only thing that's harder in S is collecting equipment :>) After figuring out >that the basics had to be done no matter what scale I could then focus solely >on which size I prefer to build in this time. I took a look at what I have ... >3 locos, 1 caboose,24 boxcars,25 covered hoppers, 7 open hoppers, 4 gondolas, >2 flat cars,and 3 tank cars then realized it's enough cars to start operating a shortline and that once the track is done I can get more serious about adding cars.I might have to scratch build some reefers and lumber cars but if I get that far I'll worry about them then. For now I've got plenty of work to do on the basic non-scale dependent stuff like backdrops, benchwork, wiring, etc. that worrying about the un-available cars is a waste of time. ....DaveBranum
