08-14-2009, 06:18 PM
I don't imagine there are many "hardcore" prototype modelers out there. Sure, some take it to the Nth degree, but because of space and product limitations, I imagine it would be near impossible to create a "true" scale model.
My own road is proto-freelanced. I have created a fictitious railroad company using real places with a well-researched history including timelines. Why? Because I wanted to be in control. I didn't want to obsess over details like road numbers and engine rosters. You won't find an SD90MAC on my 1950's layout, nor will you find any other "out of spec" items for that era. But the industries and operations, those are left to my imagination.
My own road is proto-freelanced. I have created a fictitious railroad company using real places with a well-researched history including timelines. Why? Because I wanted to be in control. I didn't want to obsess over details like road numbers and engine rosters. You won't find an SD90MAC on my 1950's layout, nor will you find any other "out of spec" items for that era. But the industries and operations, those are left to my imagination.
Tony