07-19-2010, 10:05 AM
Gentlemen..I think I was mis-read. I was, in no way, shape or form, trying to "belittle" anyone in this forum. I was simply responding to a forum post about "OPERATIONS AND SHUNTING" because I feel confident that I can provide INFORMATION to this modeler that he may find useful. THAT"S ALL! I am NOT implying that ANYONE'S ideas are "second rate" or foolish. We ALL have something to learn from model railroading. That's why I enjoy this forum. Different ideas about 1 subject shows us that there is no 1 way to do something. It's not about being right or wrong, it's about being happy with what you are doing. In this case, model railroading makes us all happy. I'm sure we can all agree on that.
Operations is what I "fancy" about a model railroad because I prefer a "realistic approach" to what I do. Some enjoy kitbashing, while others prefer scenery. You see, we each have a different "forte" in this hobby. Being a former railroader helped me come up with a real life "twist" on model railroading. I thought that some would find these "twists" amusing or even useful in their "operations" of a model railroad. I am simply providing details of a "theory" that I devised - nothing more - nothing less. If you like the ideas I had - great! If not - that's fine too. But to state that I am trying to belittle someone, that's when I have to say ENOUGH.
In the end, I just responded to a to a forum post to provide some information I THOUGHT would be helpful. If I offended or belittled anyone, it was not done on purpose. I try to provide a light-hearted or amusing comment to all my posts to show that I am not a "rivet counter". I guess some may not have see it that way.
Oh well, as the old saying goes: You can't please all of the people all of the time..........but it's model railroading, after all. 
Operations is what I "fancy" about a model railroad because I prefer a "realistic approach" to what I do. Some enjoy kitbashing, while others prefer scenery. You see, we each have a different "forte" in this hobby. Being a former railroader helped me come up with a real life "twist" on model railroading. I thought that some would find these "twists" amusing or even useful in their "operations" of a model railroad. I am simply providing details of a "theory" that I devised - nothing more - nothing less. If you like the ideas I had - great! If not - that's fine too. But to state that I am trying to belittle someone, that's when I have to say ENOUGH.
In the end, I just responded to a to a forum post to provide some information I THOUGHT would be helpful. If I offended or belittled anyone, it was not done on purpose. I try to provide a light-hearted or amusing comment to all my posts to show that I am not a "rivet counter". I guess some may not have see it that way.
Oh well, as the old saying goes: You can't please all of the people all of the time..........but it's model railroading, after all.
Doing my best to stay on track and to live each day to it's fullest, trying not to upset people along the way. I have no enemies.....just friends who don't understand my point of view.
Steve
Let's go Devils!
Steve
Let's go Devils!