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Our stashes of obsolete models
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jrhill <jrhill@...>
One good use for those obsolete, unwanted, un-needed and/or surplus models
is to find a way to get them into the hands of young modelers or newcomers to the hobby. You can find potential candidates for donations at model railroad clubs, boys and girls clubs, scout troops, schools, etc. If the lure of a free kit results in a single convert to model railroading, you'll have done the hobby -- and yourself -- a big favor. Jim Hill Madison WI |
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
Jim Hill wrote:
One good use for those obsolete, unwanted, un-needed and/or surplus modelsI don't agree. This is in the same direction as giving them old brass track (showing my age on that one). Don't give 'em crap: give 'em something they can enjoy, and make sure it has all its parts, at least. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@... Publishers of books on railroad history |
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Brian Termunde
In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:45:43 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
golden1014@... writes: Some of you guys need to be more mobile. All it takes is one cross-country move to realize that keeping dead projects isn't worth the cost of the move. ---> When I moved from LA to Salt Lake, I probably got rid of half of my stash. I realized that there was no way that I'd ever use it! I still need to get rid of more, but need to find the time to do so. And a place to 'dump' it! Take Care! Brian R. Termunde West Jordan, Utah "Ship and Travel the Grand Canyon Line!" Grand Canyon Railway Utah District |
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Eric Hansmann <ehansmann@...>
--- Jim Hill wrote:
surplus models is to find a way to get them into the hands of young modelers ornewcomers to the hobby. You can find potential candidates for donations atmodel railroad clubs, boys and girls clubs, scout troops, schools, etc.=============================================== We built a 2x8 HO scale switching layout at our club. This is taken on the road to all sorts of events. Typically, kids operate this with a club member handy to suggest moves or make up a switch list. Using these older cars from the closet renews the life on the Tyco, AHM, Athearn and other makes that don't meet present muster. Kids can also see the difference between what is on that switching layout and what is on the display layout. I've discussed brake piping, box car history, and other topics with several inquisitive youths. Adults play at times as well. A couple of former Western Maryland Railway employees ran the switching layout when we had a display in Elkins, W. Va., last fall. They had a ball, even when they found they couldn't run a flying switch. Eric Hansmann Morgantown, W. Va. |
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Paul Hillman
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From: jrhill<mailto:jrhill@...> To: STMFC@...<mailto:STMFC@...> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:50 PM Subject: [STMFC] Our stashes of obsolete models One good use for those obsolete, unwanted, un-needed and/or surplus models is to find a way to get them into the hands of young modelers or newcomers to the hobby. You can find potential candidates for donations at model railroad clubs, boys and girls clubs, scout troops, schools, etc. If the lure of a free kit results in a single convert to model railroading, you'll have done the hobby -- and yourself -- a big favor. Jim Hill Madison WI ********************************************************************************* When I was a kid, my first RTR train-set was a Marx (O-gauge ?) for running under the Christmas tree, (like many of us.) I was ecstatic about running it and stopping at the station after 20+ loops on that oval of track. I didn't care at all about the "scale" of it, just the intrigue. Later I wanted to get more "scale" and was given, again for Christmas, some Varney cars and an Athearn, rubber-band drive F-unit. I was very happy, screwing on the trucks & hook-horn couplers and then running my more "scale" trains. Later, some of the hobby's true Master-builders got me interested into where I am today, a true scale-monger. What Jim Hill has said here is right-on. Kids gotta start somewhere. Kid-sets we all know are built for rough handling and aren't to fine-scale, but when that kid asks, "How can I make mine look as real as yours?", we've got us another fine "rivet-counter" in the making. Paul Hillman |
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golden1014
Brothers,
Some of you guys need to be more mobile. All it takes is one cross-country move to realize that keeping dead projects isn't worth the cost of the move. For that matter, they're not worth the cost of keeping them dry in the rainy season or warm during winter. On the other hand, Andy Harmon has a nice thing going at RPM meets--for those of you who've seen his display. He's kept a few old "prototype models" from years past in his collection to bring to meets. It's a great way to show just how far we've all come. I've copied that, and have kept around a few old-timers for that very purpose... Also, don't forget that all those old plastic models and cardboard boxes can be put in the recycle bin, so they're technically not wasted. They'll come back to life as a new Branchline or P2K-Walthers car, or maybe as parts of a Thomas set for your sons or grandsons. John John Golden O'Fallon, IL http://www.pbase.com/golden1014 2nd Annual St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modeler's Meet August 20th, 2005 Collinsville, IL Contact: John Golden, Golden1014@... |
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Fred in Vt. <pennsy@...>
Tony,
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That being the case, what did you do with the brass, fiber tie track? Fred F ----- Original Message -----
From: Anthony Thompson To: STMFC@... Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [STMFC] Our stashes of obsolete models Jim Hill wrote: > One good use for those obsolete, unwanted, un-needed and/or surplus > models > is to find a way to get them into the hands of young modelers or > newcomers > to the hobby. You can find potential candidates for donations at model > railroad clubs, boys and girls clubs, scout troops, schools, etc. I don't agree. This is in the same direction as giving them old brass track (showing my age on that one). Don't give 'em crap: give 'em something they can enjoy, and make sure it has all its parts, at least. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@... Publishers of books on railroad history ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group "STMFC" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: STMFC-unsubscribe@... c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
That being the case, what did you do with the brass, fiber tie track?Put it in the trash. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@... Publishers of books on railroad history |
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Jeff English
--- In STMFC@..., Anthony Thompson <thompson@s...> wrote:
Me too. The HO layout I half built when I was a teenager was left forThat being the case, what did you do with the brass, fiberPut it in the trash. dead at my parents house 35 years ago. When it came time for my brothers and I to clean out the house a couple of years ago, it was left to me to demolish the carcass of my adolescent dreams. I had no regrets, although it was an opportunity to take a stroll down memory lane. Jeff English Troy, New York |
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