Hi All,
I've been thinking about the direction the Track
Oiling (speeder vs motor car) thread went, and I, like some others on the
list who have emailed me directly, am concerned. I understand the desire
for accurate terminology when it comes to recording historical railroading,
but, there are several terms that "modern" modelers & railfans have coined
to describe, clarify, differentiate pieces if equipment, paint schemes,
etc. Some of these terms have come from other railroads, for
example the term "speeder" was used on the old Frisco and possibly
others. I have always strived to keep the CBQ list a place that
is "safe" for discussions and sharing interest in the CB&Q for old
heads as well as modelers and railfans who are trying to learn about "real"
railroading. One groups is no better, or worse than the other...we all
have our preferences, but to negatively call out a person, or a group of
people for using a term that may not be 100% historically accurate for the
Q, is not a behavior I want to see perpetuated on this list.
Courtesy, tolerence and politely offering correcting is
accepted.
Best regards,
Dave Lotz
CBQ List Owner