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In the mid 2000's I sold off all my non-N&W models, N scale, my garden
trains (USRA 2-8-8-2), and also my post-steam N&W.
To narrow my focus. Since then, I have acquired every steam class I want,
with only a couple exceptions. I recently made up my mind that I need a
Jawn Henry to park in Boaz siding some days. Since I won't run it, an Alco
will work. I really wish I had decided when they could be found for $1500
or less.

I was so tempted to buy one of those  BLI Challengers for $300 a couple of
months ago. I also want a PRR Decapod. And C&O 2-6-6-2's. And the recent
Bull Moose offering caught my eye. See what I mean? It never ends. So, I
consider myself fortunate to be narrowed to just one RR, at least for now.

Mike Rector

On Sat, Sep 7, 2024 at 7:55 AM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

> Mike
>
> Eclectic-a disease that causes model railroaders to spend tons of money on
> things they think they want and can use at some point in their
> lifetime-until they change scales and do it all over again.....
>
> Jim Kehn
> Super ecletic
>
>
>
> On Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:35:29 AM EDT, NW Modeling List <
> nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>
> I have to admit, I'm way too eclectic. The projects that interest me are
> all over the place.
>
> I have 500+ old hoppers from the 90's. I always intended to buy a house
> our build an outbuilding and have a huge railroad that spanned Bluefield to
> Williamson.  Now that I am older and can afford that, I don't want to spend
> all that time building a huge layout. 😞 That said, I bought a bunch of BLI
> hoppers because they were new models, and they are accurate to N&W. I also
> bought a couple of the PRR-leased H2a's, because they say N&W on them.
>
> I really like building unique parts of the N&W. coaling station, water
> tower, line poles (pole lines? I'm not exactly sure which is correct),
> rolling stock that no other railroads had. And I will spend hundreds of
> hours acquiring pictures, planning, 3d modeling, etc... and will spend
> thousands on brass, if it catches my eye.
>
> Cabooses really interest me. I think these are a mixed bag, as the
> Balboa.Westside Model cars can be had for $100-150, so there isn't a
> pressing need for a $75 plastic or 3d model.
>
> All that said, what matters to me more than anything else is era... '57-60.
>
> Mike Rector
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:26 AM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
> It has occurred to me that one way of grouping modelers is by the
> fidelity/price of model that they are interested in.
>
>  One group might be more interested in building fleets of cars to fill the
> yards on their layouts and may be willing to trade off some level of detail
> that may not be readily noticeable from arm’s length or further, for
> affordability.  According to what I have seen recently the prices of such
> models range from the low $20, where some assembly is required and
> decoration may be less than perfect, to the latest releases from the major
> players like Walthers that are RTR and beautifully decorated with prices up
> to around $50.
>
> Another group is looking for a modeling challenge and/or a contest-level
> model.  Manufacturers such as Westerfield, F&C and the new 3D printers like
> Plate C produce this type of model which normally requires several hours of
> modeling time to complete.  By the time you purchase appropriate trucks,
> couplers, paint, decals etc. for these kits, you are looking at $70 or more
> but when you finally look at that finished car in all its glory, the
> feeling of pride in accomplishment is second to none.
>
> Many of us, I for one, fall into both groups.  I am finishing up a Plate
> C, G-12 (video coming soon) that I will bring to the convention next year,
> however given the number of hours I have put in, I won’t be building
> another.  So, if I were to decide I wanted several G-12s for my layout I
> would need to look elsewhere.
>
> I would like to hear from each and every one of you as to whether you
> consider yourself to be in the “layout” group, the “contest” group or
> “both”.  This should help give me some direction for future projects for
> the society model committee.
>
> Thank you in advance for your feedback/help,
>
> Jim Cochran
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