What non-auto model did you get today?

[Brian Austin]

Is Jonn Allen's sense of humorous approach still valid today?  Numerous discussions elsewhere complain about the name of his railroad for starters.

[Ace-Garageguy]

47 minutes ago, Brian Austin said:

Is Jonn Allen's sense of humorous approach still valid today?  Numerous discussions elsewhere complain about the name of his railroad for starters.

It really depends on whether you have a mind of your own, or need someone else's opinion to tell you what to think.

Allen himself supposedly remarked occasionally that he regretted the Gorre and Daphetid name.

I always liked the Stegosaurus "organic switch engine" Emma, and most of the rest of the little surprises he hid everywhere.

                                      

But there's a phrase in model railroading that probably sums up his position perfectly: "my railroad, my rules".

There's no shortage of people trying to tell other people in the hobby (any hobby) that they're doing it wrong.

I personally think that people arguing about the name of his railroad might do well to take a little more time appreciating his craftsmanship and vision.

Edited 37 minutes ago by Ace-Garageguy

[Big Messer]

3 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

The space I was counting on to finally build a sizable layout will most likely not ever be available, so I'm looking at what some guys have done with small layouts, "shelf" layouts, and modular construction.

I learned that bigger is not always better. A shelf layout made out of great scenery vignettes will probably look better than a vast empire. But remember what I posted a while ago about opinions...