I trynot to takemyself too seriously; after all, nomatter how
prototypicallywemodel or operate,we’re still playingwith
trains!
Mymajor interests in thehobbyare:
Layout design–due tomyengineeringbackground.
Operation– running it prototypically. I try toavoid theboring
parts, suchas sitting ina siding for eight hours. I like the in-
teractionsbetween trains and train crews.
Construction– I alreadymentioneda fetish for building
things!
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2: First generationAlco road switchers run through
morning fog, rollingwestwardout ofMill Bend.
