Agreed, we will benefit S scale and ourselves by getting involved in the NMRA. - Earl Henry, Nashville In a message dated 2/18/2013 9:33:51 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
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
