Re: Random Thoughts from my two articles in Volume 3 of Speedwitch's Modeling Journal
David
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And people are living longer. And the world as a whole is becoming much wealthier, with lots more leisure and hobby spending. These are macro trends, as is the decline of unskilled or low-skill manufacturing jobs, automation, etc. I read somewhere that 80% of the children born in the USA after 2000 will reach their 100th birthday! And railroads are enjoying a revival in much of the world and have pretty much stopped contracting in North America. So I think you are right, this is a great, fun hobby and will continue to be as long as our civilization lasts. :-) Tim O'Connor
I remember steam on mainline railroads (yep, I'm a dinosaur), that's why most of us in our 60's
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