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