Jon tells it like it is . . . if I had the money, I probably wouldn't avoid buying any decent looking loco. Reality says I do not have that sort of money, so I end up deciding on one purchase this decade and enjoy that purchase while looking at other locos and enjoying them without having the expense. A meet is sort of like a public library, we get to enjoy without having to own, store, or maintain all those other locos that are out of our price range. Heck, no matter how much money one has, there are some things too expensive for that one person to buy. I admit I actually still like running sparkies sometimes, but might be willing to go through a 12 Step Program to wean myself off electrics . . . nah. I still need to figure out how to get a tiny bit more heat out of my Aster Alisan shay and build a new cab for the Steamlines shay. . . after I paint more rooms.
Gary - Running trains over Terror Trestle in Eugene, Oregon http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor Jon wrote: "Whatever I pull out of the cabinet to run on that particular day. Each one offers something different in what it demands and provides."
