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 Posted - October 24 2009 : 01:25:43 AM
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Hello folks, and congratulations on this very informative, friendly, and well-run society. My name is Lee, and I recently rekindled my interest in model railways (HO, after a 25yr hiatus!) after being made redundant...too familiar a story 'round these parts, don't you know? Looking on the bright side, I reckon the lay-offs and "downsizing" we have all seen might just be doing the hobby some good. In my case, since I've more time on my hands, I am able to do things I had to give up years ago.
I realise returning to the hobby after so long has me playing catch-up, and I am so intrigued with DCC, the availability of very accurate models, new techniques in detailing and construction, &c, so I will try to keep my astonishment to a minimum. On the main, the MR hobby seems to have declined, losing share to RC; however, there are so many advances in the past quarter-century, that I feel today just as I did when I received my first locomotive, an Athearn Southern Pacific Daylight Alco PA-1.
I became interested in the Tyco marque and purchased my first (off the dreaded eBay ) just a few months back. Since then, I have continued to peruse the offerings there, and at my LHS. I am now tweaking my modeling techniques and will share my efforts soon. I would like to jump into the forums full-bore but my digital camera belonged to my previous employer. As funds are tight, I may have to borrow. Thanks for reading, I look forward to posting more soon! Cheers...
"It is better to have loafed and lost, than never to have loafed at all." James Thurber
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 Posted - October 24 2009 : 02:01:49 AM
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Welcome aboard Lee.
Ray
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 Posted - October 24 2009 : 06:48:39 AM
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Hi Lee,
Welcome to this great Forum. I'm sure you will Love it here. I hope you get a camera soon so you can keep us up to date on your progress.
Mike
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Posted - October 24 2009 : 08:52:53 AM
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| Lee -- Welcome -- you will like being here! Great people. Take some time to scroll through the topics and pages - you will be amazed at the information -pictures - videos on Tyco and other HO scale products members have posted. Have fun and feel free to ask questions. Can't wait to see some of your pictures. I feel you on the tight funds as many others here too!
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Posted - October 24 2009 : 10:45:51 AM
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Welcome Lee,
Mike
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 Posted - October 24 2009 : 12:30:32 PM
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Thanks, gents, I appreciate the welcome. I shall be checking those new posts as often as possible. There is real talent here! I hope to hone my skills with your excellent tips.
"It is better to have loafed and lost, than never to have loafed at all." James Thurber
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Posted - October 24 2009 : 12:49:19 PM
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welcome Lee I the resident freak here  hehe just kidding but Aren't we all freaks when it comes to trains?
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Posted - October 24 2009 : 3:25:58 PM
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Welcome Lee...coffee's on but you get to bring the donuts...
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Posted - October 24 2009 : 7:44:02 PM
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Hi, resident kid/teen/middle school-er here! I always have something off-topic to talk about. Get used to it.
D.J. (Yeah, I'm "that kid"... Deal.)
http://railroadrandomness.blogspot.com/
Look; a new blog...
Yippee!
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