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V2 of what I would want to achieve.

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#21

Yeah, it’s going to take some time.

Steps in getting knowledgeable

  1. You know you know nothing about the subject
  2. you learn enough to begin asking stupid questions
  3. you learn enough to ask reasonable questions
  4. you begin to give advice to others
  5. people start asking your advice
  6. you now are pretty knowledgeable
  7. you do not get arrogant, learn more and realize there is still a lot to learn.

Many people get to step 6, and still do not know the subject, but they think they do.

Few get to 7, where you realize that even a complete newbie can teach you something.

In any case, I don’t know if you have read my site, the Beginner FAQs, but many people just spin around, and it’s my opinion that this is because they don’t set a list of the things they want in priority order.

It is really hard to get to a decision when your criteria are not in the forefront of your decision making process, and you FOLLOW these priorities.

I think you have not even decided between battery and track power, based on your statements about rail type. If you are going battery power, and cost is a major priority, you should have aluminum track at the top or second in your list and no talk about nickel plated rail.

When I read these things in your posts, it really says to me that you are swirling about. Set what you want and in order of priority, or you will NOT make the best decision.

Believe me, I’ve observed hundreds of people in the same situation, and advised as many, AND observed the results.

Greg

#22

It may not be an empire but if it doesn’t hold my attention then no sense going there. I can run a train around my Christmas tree for 2 minutes and be bored with it so scaling that up for more of the same not a good idea. Remember my comments about hobbies in general. I don’t get far because I get bored with them especially if there is zero social aspect to them. I also do not get the endless hobby aspect of a hobby where there is no end in sight. That requires a different mind set I’d need to develop from a project based existence that has a start and a stop point. I may not even really understand the point of a hobby anymore. When people ask me if I have a hobby I say no, I have tasks to complete not a “hobby”. Also know you can’t live that way. Bart

Fred Mills, SOG said:

“Limited Space”… you probably won’t get what you “Dream of” in that limited space… that is a given. But don’t let that hinder your quest for some sort of a roundy-roundy pike, and the enjoyment you may experience.

Gentlemen; please, lets not use the word “Cheaper” when comparing R/C systems. Cheaper gives the impression of less quality, which has not been proven in either case. Please use the description “Less expensive”, even if it takes a second more of your time, to type in an extra word.

Thank you.

Fred Mills

#23

Oh boy…there is definitely a problem here.

What is a “Hobby” to you ? And why have you never had one ? You seem to have answered these two questions in your last note.

Generally, a hobby is something that is NEVER “Finished”, and grows with you, giving continuous enjoyment, and education, as you go through life.

Model Railroading, is just one of many hobbies that have been bringing pleasure to many, many people for a number of generations.

It appears, sadly, that by your own statements, a hobby of most any sort, is not in your future. It is not something you pick up; play with; show off; then throw away as if it is worn out, or not the latest trend. As in any hobby, or after-work/retirement activity; you only get out of it, half as much as you continue to put into it, and money is not always what is needed to “Put into it”.

A hobby requires research, time, attention, and dedication. Having some social skills can be of help too. Learning, new skills, and researching can broaden a persons enjoyment of life, and actually improve a person’s health, mentally and physically. New friendships can be enjoyed.

Many people will just skim over my “Sermon” and write me off as a quack, in a whirl-pool…so be it. Don’t take this in any way as an insult, PLEASE. But please read it in full, and start enjoying a hobby…whatever one you choose.

Fred Mills

BTW…Greg gives good advice, if you read and take the time to understand what he writes.

#24

I don’t think anyone has posted any links yet that I have not went to and spent a lot of time reading and doing more research on. More data out there then I could get through in a lifetime. I usually am reading something regarding garden railroading on a daily basis. I can say for a fact that sometimes all these options are not helping anything because there appears to be no such thing as a standard in any of it.

I have interests, but looking back I’ve never had a hobby for more than 5 years. I’d like to have something that would go on a lot longer to be sure. I’ve probably picked the wrong hobbies over the years. None had enough local people into the same thing to keep things fresh. Unfortunately a lot of the common hobbies people here have don’t interest me.

So maybe this isn’t it because I can’t see the forest for the trees.

Bart

#25

Virtually any hobby can be a social hobby, but you need to “engineer” it well so that it is fun and can include others.

Takes a bit more planning and thinking, but definitely can be done. Another important component is how much fun YOU are having yourself, your “fun” will be infectious!

Greg

#26

Well Fred you may be a quack or not, I can’t say(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif) but your statement/advice given above about hobbies is rock solid, thank you for going out on the limb and posting it.

Rick