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Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying
Author: Uncle Dave
Date: 06-29-2017 - 08:29

A Railfan in 2017? To answer David's question from my perspective in my mid 60s, would be getting my collections of slides, models, RR books and railroadiana in better order than what I have now. Just how much stuff brings me "joy and happiness"? Do I really need this news clipping that is probably digitally archived somewhere on the Internet. Weed out duplicate books and timetables and wisely dispose of extras.

I spend more time keeping up on day to day railroading on e-mail and Internet web sites instead of trying to bother the local (usually friendly) yard clerk. Still do get out for an occasional photo trip, but am more selective towards weather, subject matter and time available.
Dave Franz
Missoula, MT

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  The Hobby of Trains is dying Old Timer 06-28-2017 - 16:23
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying Just Sayin' 06-28-2017 - 16:28
  There is a ten year old railfan whose parents drive him to Helena to watch the MRL Pdxrailtransit 06-28-2017 - 16:46
  Re: There is a ten year old railfan whose parents drive him to Helena to watch the MRL White River Junction 06-28-2017 - 17:19
  Re: There is a ten year old railfan whose parents drive him to Helena to watch the MRL Dick Dorn 06-28-2017 - 17:38
  The hobby is not dying, it's changing Bill Hough 06-29-2017 - 08:09
  Response to Mr. Dorn Nick Wolters 06-29-2017 - 15:36
  Re: There is a ten year old railfan whose parents drive him to Helena to watch the MRL Industrial Goth 06-29-2017 - 16:44
  Re: There is a ten year old railfan whose parents drive him to Helena to watch the MRL Drew Jacksich 06-30-2017 - 12:12
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying Big J 06-28-2017 - 17:33
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying An Observer 06-28-2017 - 18:20
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying PplRods 06-28-2017 - 19:44
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying Hank Williams II 06-28-2017 - 19:56
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying Bruce Kelly 06-28-2017 - 20:01
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying George Andrews 06-28-2017 - 20:18
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying Eugene 06-28-2017 - 21:07
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying SP5103 06-30-2017 - 09:04
  Re: bridge regs SP 0-6-0 06-30-2017 - 09:30
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying david vartanoff 06-28-2017 - 23:11
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying YeOldTrain 06-28-2017 - 23:04
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying/Photo's/Kelly- Dorn Peter D. 06-29-2017 - 00:01
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying David.Curlee 06-29-2017 - 02:52
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying UP RAILBUFF CONDUCTOR 06-29-2017 - 04:23
  Re: A train fan today............. BOB2 06-29-2017 - 07:39
  Re: A train fan today............. David.Curlee 06-29-2017 - 14:37
  Re: A train fan today............. An Observer 06-29-2017 - 17:18
  Re: A train fan today............. David.Curlee 06-30-2017 - 12:18
  e-book trends Bill 06-30-2017 - 14:31
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying Uncle Dave 06-29-2017 - 08:29
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying Erik H. 06-29-2017 - 22:12
  Re: The Hobby of Trains is dying/Curlee Peter D. 06-30-2017 - 18:30


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