tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post7802848396405994051..comments2023-08-16T01:25:23.905-07:00Comments on The Old Main Line Subdivision:: "Playing with trains... and understanding why."Jim Fawcetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12935428828185096743noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-6690805217314207972015-06-27T07:03:20.674-07:002015-06-27T07:03:20.674-07:00Chris - Thanks... I have just recently discovered ...Chris - Thanks... I have just recently discovered 'The Valley Local' and see that we have some similarities in our approach and interests... I am looking forward to going back and reading your blog from day one... I used to trek up to Branford Bike from time-to-time back in the day, which I don't think is too far from where you are... hope you keep following the OML... I will be the VL.Jim Fawcetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935428828185096743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-8207564202888118842015-06-27T05:59:43.566-07:002015-06-27T05:59:43.566-07:00Hi Galen... thanks for checking in... I guess that...Hi Galen... thanks for checking in... I guess that if you ask ten modelers why they play with trains you'll get ten different answers including a few along the lines of, " Who knows?... and Who cares?"... I think Posey identified the two dominant themes of artistic expression and operation, and left us to figure out where we fall on that spectrum... and yes, you are right... his helper was a local from the hobby shop in his northwestern Connecticut town... take care.Jim Fawcetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935428828185096743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-28075010062632889702015-06-26T19:43:17.596-07:002015-06-26T19:43:17.596-07:00Long (well moderate) time reader and first time co...Long (well moderate) time reader and first time commenter - I couldn't let this one pass since you hit on a common passion (bike racing) and I also am a big fan of Posey's book. I've lost track of how many copies I've given away and it reads well for folks outside the hobby too. A very thoughtful - and I thought pretty balanced - treatment of the hobby we all love. And then there's bike racing, which as a hobby is an altogether different animal entirely. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for producing such a great blogChris Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052818057825432279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-24196417777905676052015-06-18T10:12:53.526-07:002015-06-18T10:12:53.526-07:00I read Posey's book a while back and don't...I read Posey's book a while back and don't remember many of the insights into why we play with trains. But I seem to remember that Sam hired someone or worked with someone to build most of that model railroad, and he freely admitted he was on a steep learning curve when it came to modeling. I'd say he did pretty good considering, but it is worth noting that some folks play with trains primarily by building them, and others by buying them. No value judgement here, just another dimension in the spectrum of how we accomplish our modeling visions.Galen Gallimorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10272822237546731134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-49379045041565158212015-06-18T07:37:38.193-07:002015-06-18T07:37:38.193-07:00Which edition did you have?... the non-boot-leg ve...Which edition did you have?... the non-boot-leg version had all the answers to life's questions... it's really good!... seriously, I initially had titled this post, "Playing with trains... and wondering why." ... your comment makes me think I should have gone with my first instinct... good to hear from you again!Jim Fawcetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935428828185096743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-71394916497490974742015-06-18T07:32:36.426-07:002015-06-18T07:32:36.426-07:00Riley - Most of us are walking that path, although...Riley - Most of us are walking that path, although I feel more as though I'm walking the yellow line of a sobriety test just trying to keep my balance... "intellectual renaissance?"... I like it... spoken like an educator and architect!... I've enjoyed your blog and have been meaning to ask for permission to include it on my list... OK?Jim Fawcetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935428828185096743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-35999494715735220862015-06-17T18:13:32.225-07:002015-06-17T18:13:32.225-07:00Jim, I also have Sam's book. And, while it wa...Jim, I also have Sam's book. And, while it was a pretty good read, I was hoping to get some insight into why I play with trains. I wasn't successful. I guess it will remain one of life's mysteries.Chuck Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597494916670058778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376075479477966558.post-89902536782065351172015-06-16T17:19:04.675-07:002015-06-16T17:19:04.675-07:00I remember Posey's article and how different i...I remember Posey's article and how different it was, and I thought that MR was on the path to an intellectual renaissance. That didn't happen, but Posey's book did, and I completely missed it. Thanks for pointing it out!<br /><br />I will admit that my modeling philosophy is also attempting to bridge the two camps Posey discusses. Could be a disaster, but I'm having fun so far. Looking forward to seeing who else is trying to walk that path.Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12506630615570466501noreply@blogger.com