There have been a few postings recently about why the NMRA doesn't do more for
S gauge...sell track gauges, offer convention cars, etc. Dan Vandermause and
Gaylord Gil have commented on the value, and power, of sharing S to other
modelers through NMRA open houses, op sessions, etc. From my experience, I
agree completely. What I've always wondered is why more active S gaugers
aren't involved in the NMRA. I've learned more about model railroading since
I've become active in the NMRA than in the years before I got involved. And
far more modelers in other scales have seen and operated my S layout...and
perhaps learned something about S from me...than before I was active in the
NMRA. If those of us who are ALREADY in S are not active members in our local
NMRA clubs and activities, we are missing a good opportunity to help members
now in other scales to learn the ins and outs of S and eventually want those
track gauges and convention cars. While the NASG is a GREAT organization and
does MUCH to promote S, it tends to keep S and S gaugers isolated from the
broader hobby. The NMRA is not a HO or N organization, of course. We each
might want to consider what we can do to be sure that S is not underrepresented
within the NMRA organizations and activities in our local areas. S will be
better for it. I know there are many demands on our hobby time and money, but
I've found the two-way dialog with modelers in other scales extremely valuable.
Just a thought....
Brooks Stover
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