It is always interesting to read the various emails discussing the "correctness" of some piece of model equipment, like the most recent one, the Rapido cars. When I changed my railroad from the LV/CNJ to the DL&W, I needed some new equipment. I only had one 300-series coach---a correct one from about 45 years ago---so I needed a couple right away--the railroad operates once a month. The Rapidos fit the bill. (Eric Dervinis "leased" me one). They look good. Truth be told, most of the operators don't know the difference between a slightly more correct car and a less correct one..I need a couple of Boonton cars for the Washington and Branchville trains. Have two-- a brass and an F&C--don't drop the latter-it will turn into more shards than Humpty when he fell off the wall--where to get a couple more? Make a couple like JJL did from AHM cars?. What would you do if these Rapido cars were not available? My guess is that most of you would do nothing, except wait in the hopes that some importer/manufacturer would make that correct version. Then complain because it is ----too expensive; is a kit, and too hard to build, still not correct, don't have the time, because I'm too busy thinking about the layout I'm going to build when I (a) retire, (b) kids are grown, (c) fill in blank with any excuse.etc,etc!! Actually, after many discussions with others in the hobby over the years, my guess is that about 90% of all this equipment that is purchased never gets built or used. I'll bet most of the folks on this list fall into this category! It sits there in the box under the under-construction layout, or in the closet. I've been to many layouts--under construction, partly operational, etc and seen the dozens of unbuilt kits underneath---especially the resin ones. I have a few, but mostly I build them and replenish the queue. Then I have the opposite problem--too many cars ready to go on the RR, but if I don't take one off, soon, gridlock. I don't have a problem with folks buying stuff, for the distant day when something will actually run--there plenty of room in the great hobby for all and all aspects.. **************We found the real ‘Hotel California’ and the ‘Seinfeld’ diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/#/music/all-spots/355/47.796964/-66.374711/2/Youve-Found-Where-Its-At?ncid=eml cntnew00000007) The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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