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1. [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: Jan Kohl <kohlj@bellsouth.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 19:10:48 -0400; Just wanted to get on a soapbox for a little bit and maybe start an intelligent discussion concerning this topic...the state of model railroading today. This is not intended to be an inflammatory pos; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00066.html (13,814 bytes)
2. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: Bill Hirt <whirt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 22:17:31 -0500; Jan, This is off topic for the list, but maybe Dave and John will indulge us a little and add their perspectives. There are several people in this group who work in the "industry", so I am sure they; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00067.html (14,335 bytes)
3. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Vlk" <cvlk@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 00:01:58 -0500; To keep in on topic, the way things are today.... We will see Q-specific models in plastic (like the California Zephyr and 9900) that would not have been possible ten years ago. Even Q Steam is not o; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00069.html (11,428 bytes)
4. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: Jan Kohl <kohlj@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 03:53:14 -0400; Interesting point, Charlie, I wasn't aware of that. Well, I certainly agree on the point of all the cool models that are out now. However, I'm still not so sure. Let me illustrate my points... Sever; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00070.html (12,094 bytes)
5. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Rick Keil" <rkeil6721@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 07:38:29 -0500; I run into similar problems. There are many things I would like to have but a limited budget. It really frustrates my wife when she asks for a Christmas list since most items are limited run and need; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00071.html (14,589 bytes)
6. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: jonathanharris@earthlink.net; Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:52:24 -0700; Jan makes a most important point. While the trend toward "order only," small-run production may be understandable in terms of US tax law, the economics of manufacturing, and the changing demography o; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00076.html (17,887 bytes)
7. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Jerry Krueger" <jakrueg@neo.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 08:19:02 -0400; not inventory Charlie, As a tax accountant, I'm unaware of any specific tax provision of the IRS that specifically taxes inventory and discourages distributors and retailers for holding inventory. Th; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00080.html (12,382 bytes)
8. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Paul K." <kozys@insightbb.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:43:45 -0500; ```````` Yes, indeed we are . . . You need either a pile of gold or at least a gold credit card to afford the stuff anymore! :-D I'm just glad I have purchased the bulk of my needed rolling stock and; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00083.html (13,271 bytes)
9. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Paul K." <kozys@insightbb.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 01:18:04 -0500; ```````` If the above is true (and there is a part of me that wants to believe that's just the company line we're being spoon fed to keep the prices going up and up, especially after reading the quot; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00084.html (12,576 bytes)
10. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Bob Weber" <eng95@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:06:11 -0700; One way around the high cost of model railroading is to go to virtual model railroading. It's available from Trainz at http://www.auran.com/TRS2004/ There is everything need to build layouts, scenery; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00085.html (13,794 bytes)
11. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: William Hirt <whirt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 01:07:04 -0700 (PDT); The thing is there is really nothing "new" about the Atlas Train Man line. If you look at what's offered, most of it is molding that Atlas did 5-10 years ago that is no longer comparable to the fine; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00086.html (12,514 bytes)
12. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Charlie Vlk" <cvlk@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 10:08:10 -0500; Bill Hirt wrote " The thing is there is really nothing "new" about the Atlas Train Man line".... What are you talking about? While the first freight cars in the O Gauge line do look like the original; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00087.html (12,445 bytes)
13. RE: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Myers, Scott V." <svmyers@southernco.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 10:22:17 -0500; My biggest concern is for newcomers to the hobby, particularly kids. While those of us that have been modeling awhile can add an item here and there, someone just starting out is probably looking at; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00088.html (15,456 bytes)
14. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: Bill Hirt <whirt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:00:09 -0500; Charlie, You are right. That is what I get for writing something half a sleep in the middle of the night. Bill Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/g; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00090.html (12,125 bytes)
15. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: Bill Hirt <whirt@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:03:18 -0500; I should also mention I agree you with this totally as I said in my original faulty message. I think this puts Atlas in there with Accurail and Athearn as a regular supplier. Since some shops have ch; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00091.html (12,115 bytes)
16. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Paul K." <kozys@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:53:39 -0500; ```````` Righto, Bob. I've got Trainz and I've been fighting the urge to build the planned layout with it . . . virtually speaking. I'll never get the real one built if I start learning what I need t; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00101.html (12,096 bytes)
17. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Bob Weber" <eng95@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:44:11 -0700; TRS2006 will be coming out later this year. I don't think they have announced a date yet. If you go to their webpage and go to the forum you'll find several discussion threads on the subject. The dow; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00116.html (13,167 bytes)
18. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Paul K." <kozys@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:41:54 -0500; Thanks, Bob. I obviously need to spend some time poking around on the webpage and forum. Best, -- "Paul (Kossart) - The CB&Q Guy" Peru, IL *USA* (Modeling 1960's in HO.) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To vi; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00136.html (13,406 bytes)
19. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: Aeolus3@aol.com; Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 02:13:04 EDT; Yes there must be a better way. I remember when I wanted models of the Burlington Troop Kitchen cars brass was the only answer, now we have them in plastic. Note here the brass ones had to be modifie; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00137.html (11,472 bytes)
20. Re: [CBQ] There must be a better way... (score: 1): Author: "Ralph W. Brown, Jr." <cbq682@grics.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:23:19 -0500; I thought part of the hobby, the fun part, was to alter the "stock" model to be prototypical. To me that is the neatest part of model railroading. This is a hobby that you have to build and develop s; /archives/BRHSLIST/2005-07/msg00139.html (10,848 bytes)

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