Very interesting video - Was quite surprised to see the communities of Caborn and West Franklin used on your model board since they exist in my home county in Indiana (Posey County). I grew up in nearby Mt. Vernon and the old L & N Evansville Subdivision is now Evansville Western. Love the L & N rolling stock as well. Amazed that you made O scale work with the space you had - Well Done!
@JamesGregg-n6t I grew up in Skaneatles, NY and my father was very much into model trains. We had a collection of French rail cars, and many of his scenes were European villages in the Alps using paper mache for landscapes and home-made cardboard buildings. I wish I had known Brian was so interested in this passion; my father would have loved to see what Brian has created! I would love to hear from Brian if he feels so inclined.
This was very informative. I have heard of Brian but never met him. At about 23:13, that DPM building was once mines. I remember when my buddy Pete said Brian wanted it and there it is!
The Hobby is not dying and is growing in some areas. Real modelers use the newest and best techniques to achieve a goal. Those are just old crusties that hate change and can't grasp new ideas and concepts. I am not as old as them , but look to older and younger folks to learn things. Also your making good points on Beachwork. Another thing is running track parallel with the straight edge. The real world has angles. The track isn't aways straight with buildings.
That being said you would be amazed at just how many of us old crusties have grasped the new concepts and included digital advancements into our model railroads. What has been lost is the willingness to create something from scratch instead of buying assembled. I work at White Rose Hobbies in York PA and the number of old folks vs young is pretty significant. I don't believe the hobby is dying it is just not as popular as it used to be.
@@fredeisen7401 young people don't have or respect or want to learn techniques and etc. They are consumed by gadgets and stuff. The older folks will keep it alive an as they age they will get into the hobby. Most people calm down and get into hobbies in the 40's plus more income to spend..MRR will be around.
Very interesting video - Was quite surprised to see the communities of Caborn and West Franklin used on your model board since they exist in my home county in Indiana (Posey County). I grew up in nearby Mt. Vernon and the old L & N Evansville Subdivision is now Evansville Western. Love the L & N rolling stock as well. Amazed that you made O scale work with the space you had - Well Done!
@JamesGregg-n6t
I grew up in Skaneatles, NY and my father was very much into model trains. We had a collection of French rail cars, and many of his scenes were European villages in the Alps using paper mache for landscapes and home-made cardboard buildings. I wish I had known Brian was so interested in this passion; my father would have loved to see what Brian has created! I would love to hear from Brian if he feels so inclined.
This was very informative. I have heard of Brian but never met him. At about 23:13, that DPM building was once mines. I remember when my buddy Pete said Brian wanted it and there it is!
Very interesting topic. Lots of good information. Thanks
Thanks Jim!
Excellent video, Fred!
Thanks Ryan!
The Hobby is not dying and is growing in some areas. Real modelers use the newest and best techniques to achieve a goal. Those are just old crusties that hate change and can't grasp new ideas and concepts. I am not as old as them , but look to older and younger folks to learn things. Also your making good points on Beachwork. Another thing is running track parallel with the straight edge. The real world has angles. The track isn't aways straight with buildings.
Thanks for your comment.
That being said you would be amazed at just how many of us old crusties have grasped the new concepts and included digital advancements into our model railroads. What has been lost is the willingness to create something from scratch instead of buying assembled. I work at White Rose Hobbies in York PA and the number of old folks vs young is pretty significant. I don't believe the hobby is dying it is just not as popular as it used to be.
@@fredeisen7401 young people don't have or respect or want to learn techniques and etc. They are consumed by gadgets and stuff. The older folks will keep it alive an as they age they will get into the hobby. Most people calm down and get into hobbies in the 40's plus more income to spend..MRR will be around.
Sorry that I could not watch this video. It got my attention . To bad it will not play.
Don't know why the video wont play for you Jerome. Weird.