I got an eMail a while ago with these rules. I’d like to share
them with you.
1. The object of this hobby is to have fun.
2. Buy some freight and passenger cars to go with your gross of
engines.
3. Never ever tell a fellow modeler your scale is better then his.
4. At some point stop planning and start building the layout.
5. Never put perfection in front of running the trains.
6. Pay close attention to the track work; it can kill the fun.
7. Meet and bring your favorite engine and have your friends
bring their favorites.
8. Have a plan, and an era, so you don't buy a lot of stuff you
don't need.
9. Listen to the critics and weigh their suggestions, and then do
what you think is best.
10. Never argue with a rivet counter, you will lose.
11. Good running engines and dependable rolling stock are re-
quired to really have fun.
12. You don't have to agree with your fellow modelers to be
friends
13. Have a spare of all tools, for when you lose the first one.
14. Keep the lubrication supplies handy and use them sometimes.
From Mr. DCC’s workbench
– Model Railroading Rules to Live By
DCC Impulses - 9
From Mr. DCC’s workbench
– Model Railroading Rules to Live By
Continued ...
15. Clean the track and wheels before the trains stop running.
16. Know your economic, time, and space resources and plan
accordingly.
17. In this hobby, "do overs" are a fact of life.
18. If you are a perfectionist, lighten up and cut the other peo-
ple some slack.
19. If you are not a perfectionist, lighten up and cut the other
people some slack.
20. Never ever forget rule one.
MRH-Aug 2013
