Hey, you all have been very helpful! Thanks for contributing your thoughts and specific titles. I've got probably a lifetime of reference to review because of this, and I'll start with what I can get through the library.

Mark, (See "What Happened to this hobby?" post/thread two slots above this one), take note: People are still doing the right things! Those who know me would testify that I'm not a big fan of software-driven technology, but because of the internet, I had a question answered by thoughtful, polite people from all over the place in a very short time. Try to ignore the clowns. Even as a kid, I remember seeing/hearing the same obnoxious idiots at various railfan events. The internet chat rooms simply allow them to bellow unchecked.