As a store owner I love when my customers bring in pictures of their layout regardless of their level. I get inspired by their new enthusiasm in the hobby and what they have learned. I'll answer their questions and give them different options for future ideas, but will never give them negative feedback. That doesn't help them wanting to stay in the hobby. Our motto at the store is "For the Love of Trains". Bottom line we all love trains, we all started a zero experiences in the hobby and have to remember that even if you are an expert model builder. Bottom line, everyone just loves to run trains and that should be enough to unite us not divide us. As a modeler, I respect those with incredible talent, but I also respect those doing what makes them happy. Thanks for some great conversation guys.
I wonder if there are any clubs who could have a licensed drone operator record some local areas along the tracks to show modelers that we don't need to copy the Greatest names of model railroading to be awesome. I see layouts with so much greenery that I see only green blobs with trains moving through the scenery (not trying to be judgemental), but, I grew up with the V&O in the magazines and I still love it. I was walking (in safe areas) along some of my local areas railroad tracks and I was amazed by the beauty of nature along the tracks. There were uprooted trees, vast open areas of tall grass, the wildlife was interesting and even junk from railcars from whatever happened in the past.😂 I also felt refreshed in my hobby with a new perspective.
As a newby to the hobby, my heart sunk a little bit when you said there is a good amount of "high school mentality" in the hobby. I'm really trying to avoid that. Luckily I haven't encountered it yet in the 2 months since being engaged. Thought this hobby would be better than that. We'll see, I guess (heavy, sorrowful sigh) love what you guys do, good luck. Cheers!
Small world Mike! One summer I worked for a creamery set against the old Delaware and Ulster RR line in upstate NY where I made Wtr Mln Wtr (yes it’s spelled like that on the label lol) I’ve never heard anyone actually drinking the stuff until now
Wish I'd watched this live, unfortunately due to work it's a bit hard here in Australia, over here's there's a certain bunch of Australian prototype models that hate us Aussies that model N, even worse if it's American like I do, I did a video on a show we had in 2022, used the word railroad instead of railway and got a guy going off at me, I apologised for the mistake, didn't even acknowledge my comment. As for how people put others down, I'm pretty good at scenery and pride myself on making a detailed & realistic layout, if i see someone post something that isn't up to my standards, I'll never belittle them, I'll give them a like, because 1. their doing their best and they are happy enough to share it & 2 not one of us had any idea how to do anything when we started. Also I been in this hobby for 40+ years, and I know guys who can build awesome models but can't do scenery for crap, but their happy, and that's what matters, think you touched a nerve here lol. Love the show guys, keep em rollin'..Reid 👍
I probably need to watch this again as I found it difficult to hear comments about the actual topic. Be great if the conversation could begin with confirming what we will hear about, ie, what model rr's are afraid to talk about. This was more about listening to the two hosts share experiences that were not related to the topic.
Watched the reply (sorry I missed the live broadcast). . . So much of what you talked about, I resonate with. I almost gave up the hobby because of some of these topics (I may still have to give it up because it's getting to the point where I can't afford it. . . LOL). For now, I'm still on board, and I'm looking forward to catching more live broadcasts!
Enjoyed this talk. I joined a club to dip my feet into Ops and Modular Layouts. I don't want to have a giant home layout or an Ops focused layout either. I perfer to build dopramas at home that look nice in my cube at work and get my socializing and other aspects of the hobby elsewhere (the club or Facebook and TH-cam).
Hi, new guy here. Thanks for discussing the Nebraska Central. It's a local railfan favorite. Neat railroad to watch, when you can catch one. Recentlym South Platte Press of David City, NE published a new book on the Nebraska Central by Joel Poland. I wanted to send a link but the South Platte site was down.
A local modeller asked for advice and feedback on their very first layout design. Like almost every “first layout”, it was a classic case of biting off WAY too much but talking with them about it was SO painful lol. It honestly felt like trying to guide a tearful 16 year old through their first lost love! 🤣 So yeah - definitely fear giving advice!
Thank you Andy and Mike! There were several topics discussed on this episode that hit home to me as far as not being more involved with posting my layout and modeling online. Great show as always. Thank you for all that you both do for the hobby of model railroading!
Operations are something that i would like to try out one day. I live in a place in Australia where there are only a couple of clubs in the state. I have always seen headlines about operations and until recently, I never understood what was actually meant by it. Most layouts that I have visited, including club layouts are typically just loop layouts, with very little or no sidings or room for operations. It's kind of a foreign concept here.
one of the manufacturers in Australia dont give the hobby shops the ability to order the pre-order items, then only open the ordering for stores once pre-orders are done. By then, the demand is mostly gone and hobby store have stock that stays on the shelf
On a first gen geep as built there are radiators front and rear on long hood, air was drawn in hood louvers. Central air intakes came along with GP30's and later.
1:25:00-ish I'm still super detailing and bashing BlueBox engines mostly because I have not run out of them yet. I do use 3D printing for many of my detail parts just to save money but also buy many parts still. If you can't print your detail parts, it can almost makes sense to buy the highly detailed engines sometimes lol. Parts can be really expensive. I'm mostly happy that mfgs now modeling actual prototype cars. Back when I was originally buying Athearn cars in the 80s, the cars weren't really accurate prototype models I think.
Yeah the question about rivit counting or perfection goes way back. But modeling is an art. Like a painting. But 3 dimensional. So creating from earth to sky scenes is truly a challenge.
Things went south when a few folks decided they would be the voice of all modelers, regardless of skill level or interest. It was always a thing, but with the internet, their opinions and criticisms became amplified. When I started in model railroading in the 70's, the landscape was more accepting and less critical.
well S scale might be the best , if you were able to get the components to build in it. I was in S scale From 74 to 93 when you could actually but things
As a store owner I love when my customers bring in pictures of their layout regardless of their level. I get inspired by their new enthusiasm in the hobby and what they have learned. I'll answer their questions and give them different options for future ideas, but will never give them negative feedback. That doesn't help them wanting to stay in the hobby. Our motto at the store is "For the Love of Trains". Bottom line we all love trains, we all started a zero experiences in the hobby and have to remember that even if you are an expert model builder. Bottom line, everyone just loves to run trains and that should be enough to unite us not divide us. As a modeler, I respect those with incredible talent, but I also respect those doing what makes them happy. Thanks for some great conversation guys.
I wonder if there are any clubs who could have a licensed drone operator record some local areas along the tracks to show modelers that we don't need to copy the Greatest names of model railroading to be awesome. I see layouts with so much greenery that I see only green blobs with trains moving through the scenery (not trying to be judgemental), but, I grew up with the V&O in the magazines and I still love it. I was walking (in safe areas) along some of my local areas railroad tracks and I was amazed by the beauty of nature along the tracks. There were uprooted trees, vast open areas of tall grass, the wildlife was interesting and even junk from railcars from whatever happened in the past.😂 I also felt refreshed in my hobby with a new perspective.
Great perspective.
As a newby to the hobby, my heart sunk a little bit when you said there is a good amount of "high school mentality" in the hobby. I'm really trying to avoid that. Luckily I haven't encountered it yet in the 2 months since being engaged. Thought this hobby would be better than that. We'll see, I guess (heavy, sorrowful sigh) love what you guys do, good luck. Cheers!
Small world Mike! One summer I worked for a creamery set against the old Delaware and Ulster RR line in upstate NY where I made Wtr Mln Wtr (yes it’s spelled like that on the label lol) I’ve never heard anyone actually drinking the stuff until now
I paint, decal, weather and update Brass professionally, I do it for myself too!
Wish I'd watched this live, unfortunately due to work it's a bit hard here in Australia, over here's there's a certain bunch of Australian prototype models that hate us Aussies that model N, even worse if it's American like I do, I did a video on a show we had in 2022, used the word railroad instead of railway and got a guy going off at me, I apologised for the mistake, didn't even acknowledge my comment.
As for how people put others down, I'm pretty good at scenery and pride myself on making a detailed & realistic layout, if i see someone post something that isn't up to my standards, I'll never belittle them, I'll give them a like, because 1. their doing their best and they are happy enough to share it & 2 not one of us had any idea how to do anything when we started. Also I been in this hobby for 40+ years, and I know guys who can build awesome models but can't do scenery for crap, but their happy, and that's what matters, think you touched a nerve here lol.
Love the show guys, keep em rollin'..Reid 👍
I probably need to watch this again as I found it difficult to hear comments about the actual topic. Be great if the conversation could begin with confirming what we will hear about, ie, what model rr's are afraid to talk about. This was more about listening to the two hosts share experiences that were not related to the topic.
Watched the reply (sorry I missed the live broadcast). . . So much of what you talked about, I resonate with. I almost gave up the hobby because of some of these topics (I may still have to give it up because it's getting to the point where I can't afford it. . . LOL). For now, I'm still on board, and I'm looking forward to catching more live broadcasts!
Enjoyed this talk. I joined a club to dip my feet into Ops and Modular Layouts. I don't want to have a giant home layout or an Ops focused layout either. I perfer to build dopramas at home that look nice in my cube at work and get my socializing and other aspects of the hobby elsewhere (the club or Facebook and TH-cam).
Hi, new guy here. Thanks for discussing the Nebraska Central. It's a local railfan favorite. Neat railroad to watch, when you can catch one. Recentlym South Platte Press of David City, NE published a new book on the Nebraska Central by Joel Poland. I wanted to send a link but the South Platte site was down.
A local modeller asked for advice and feedback on their very first layout design. Like almost every “first layout”, it was a classic case of biting off WAY too much but talking with them about it was SO painful lol. It honestly felt like trying to guide a tearful 16 year old through their first lost love! 🤣 So yeah - definitely fear giving advice!
Thank you Andy and Mike! There were several topics discussed on this episode that hit home to me as far as not being more involved with posting my layout and modeling online. Great show as always. Thank you for all that you both do for the hobby of model railroading!
Operations are something that i would like to try out one day. I live in a place in Australia where there are only a couple of clubs in the state. I have always seen headlines about operations and until recently, I never understood what was actually meant by it. Most layouts that I have visited, including club layouts are typically just loop layouts, with very little or no sidings or room for operations. It's kind of a foreign concept here.
Hi Guy's, did not feel like being there live Tuesday night! So here I am watching and model building on a replay! (Dave).
one of the manufacturers in Australia dont give the hobby shops the ability to order the pre-order items, then only open the ordering for stores once pre-orders are done. By then, the demand is mostly gone and hobby store have stock that stays on the shelf
On a first gen geep as built there are radiators front and rear on long hood, air was drawn in hood louvers. Central air intakes came along with GP30's and later.
Model Railroading is Fun! Make it what you want it to be.
1:25:00-ish I'm still super detailing and bashing BlueBox engines mostly because I have not run out of them yet. I do use 3D printing for many of my detail parts just to save money but also buy many parts still. If you can't print your detail parts, it can almost makes sense to buy the highly detailed engines sometimes lol. Parts can be really expensive.
I'm mostly happy that mfgs now modeling actual prototype cars. Back when I was originally buying Athearn cars in the 80s, the cars weren't really accurate prototype models I think.
As to the difference between model r r and military modeling is military modeling is a static hobby ( for the most part). Where as model trains move.
$50 in 1949 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $665.32 today
Yeah the question about rivit counting or perfection goes way back. But modeling is an art. Like a painting. But 3 dimensional. So creating from earth to sky scenes is truly a challenge.
Things went south when a few folks decided they would be the voice of all modelers, regardless of skill level or interest. It was always a thing, but with the internet, their opinions and criticisms became amplified. When I started in model railroading in the 70's, the landscape was more accepting and less critical.
That little town in Nebraska that's spelled Albion is pronounced: AL- bee - un. Kinda like Onion being: Un - yun, not un - E - un
well S scale might be the best , if you were able to get the components to build in it. I was in S scale From 74 to 93 when you could actually but things
Sorry, did not have time to waste for you to talk about you title subject.
Funny, you still had time to waste making this comment.