06-29-2014, 03:38 PM
I don't see as a cult but I guess he has opened the doors for more realistic idea for most us. I mean space effcient, cost efficient and something we all can finish Before the big dreamlayout after years of collecting dust ends up in the dumpster and rest on Ebay. The second thing is modern era has alot to offer as we can check things out during the weekend and record all details and equipment we can. Also the modern decay of economics adds alot though it is a sad thing to see old Buildings vandalized, tagged down. The modern era might not be the golden age of railroading but it does have its charm. Besides that, the multi diesel lap ups with a healthy consist do need space to strech out so an idea of a industrial branch in middle of manscape with a GP38 and few well detailed cars works out just fine in limited space we all seem to have. Also it cuts down in costs of equip the engines with DCC and sound too. I guess the Bing map and Google Earth has opened the World for us. I guess it is easier to build let's say LAI even in Europé than before, which is cool. Less turnouts and track makes it easier to keep the railroad in shape and the cluster of scrap, trash, bent safty railings and even graffiti makes things life like.
Lately I have been eye balling on Google Earth and Bing Maps for an idea I have to transfer Everything to modern times with a Scandinavian them. If I get Another T44 class road switcher I might take a stab on the port of Malmo, Sweden or settle for their bigger copies of Di.8.s Norway and settle things there. Pikestuff warehouses look alot like the modern Buildings over here and I can use quite a few Walthers kits aswell along perhaps a city scenes made by Kibri kits. Another plus for modern times there are plenty of details to get things right. Herpa and others have made the vehicle depatment quite easy too. So I don't have to have 12 '57 Chevy 2 door hardtops everywhere.
Lately I have been eye balling on Google Earth and Bing Maps for an idea I have to transfer Everything to modern times with a Scandinavian them. If I get Another T44 class road switcher I might take a stab on the port of Malmo, Sweden or settle for their bigger copies of Di.8.s Norway and settle things there. Pikestuff warehouses look alot like the modern Buildings over here and I can use quite a few Walthers kits aswell along perhaps a city scenes made by Kibri kits. Another plus for modern times there are plenty of details to get things right. Herpa and others have made the vehicle depatment quite easy too. So I don't have to have 12 '57 Chevy 2 door hardtops everywhere.