01-27-2009, 07:38 PM
When they re-did the layout at Chicago's Transportation Museum, they did the same thing. Interesting on how they built all the tall buildings, did the scenery, but it wasn't more than a five page advertisement for the company that did the work. Granted, if the project was commissioned to a true model railroader, they would probably still be working on it today. You know how we are..everything has to be perfect. But that layout was for public display.
NOW.....If it were me, and I had hired a company to build my layout, with the only input from me is, "Put that over there....I want this here....NO...No.....Over there.", how could I proudly show others and call it my own. I'd rather take the money spent on hiring someone to do it for me, and do it myself.
But, if I had physical limitations, such as being wheel chair bound, paralyzed, or some other debilitating limitaion, (and had really deep pockets), but still enjoyed running trains, it might be the only way I could enjoy the hobby.
NOW.....If it were me, and I had hired a company to build my layout, with the only input from me is, "Put that over there....I want this here....NO...No.....Over there.", how could I proudly show others and call it my own. I'd rather take the money spent on hiring someone to do it for me, and do it myself.
But, if I had physical limitations, such as being wheel chair bound, paralyzed, or some other debilitating limitaion, (and had really deep pockets), but still enjoyed running trains, it might be the only way I could enjoy the hobby.
Torrington, Ct.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.