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Green_Elite_Cab · 07-19-2011, 10:58 PM

shaygetz Wrote:Primarily social, both on the net and once a week at a local eatery with other modelers.

As far as clubs...solo...it's been 4 and a half years since THE MOMENT at the local club when two well heeled members expressed their opinion that I needed to get a real job so that I could buy real trains and not run "that toy junk on our layout". Yes...it still hurts that much...I thought I left that male bovine effluvium back in junior high school.

Yup, I hear you on that one, though its a shame. As long as your trains function (aka, don't derail, decoder responds, etc.) there shouldn't be a problem.

I could understand where they were coming from if it was just constantly failing (I know people at my club who drive the members crazy, with constant derailments, and they are using "real trains" too!), but if that were the case, they could at least be polite about it.

As old as your collection appears to be, they all look to be in great shape from the photos (only that TYCO GG1 makes me twitch a little, but thats just me Wallbang

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Poll: For you, is model railroading a solo or social activity? You do not have permission to vote in this poll.
Solo Activity. I enjoy doing most of my modeling by myself. I find it a healthy way to calm my brain and spirit, relax, think, and decompress from everyday stress. Having too many other participants causes me to lose focus and sometimes prevents my full enjoyment of the hobby.	82.50%	33	82.50%
Social Activity. I enjoy modeling with others, inviting others over for operating sessions, and participating in clubs. Without the social contacts, I would have less interest in model railroading.	17.50%	7	17.50%
Total		40 vote(s)	100%