Alternative to the NMRA Master Model Railroader?

[shaygetz]

I have no problem with their definition of master model railroader...the only thing I lack is hand laying track and, quite frankly, it'll be a frosty day in the southern nether regions before that'll ever happen. In this day of reduced standards and people would have what they have because of political, judicial or societal preferences, it's kind of nice to see a bar set---and held to---in various fields to shoot for. Like the current wave of scoreless T-ball going through our children's athletic circles, everyone playing knows the score, regardless of whether there is an official record kept or not.