Just devoured my copy of MRP 2021..... besides showcasing your layout & the TRW shoutout, it was one of the most well written layout articles I’ve read in years.
Awesome work!
Michel
Thank you Michel, much appreciated. As much as anything, my goal was to tell a story. Putting thoughts to paper was an excellent opportunity for me to take stock of where I'm at now, relative to my pre-layout expectations. Still a long way to go though.
IDK, is it really that simple? We think of TRW as 'free', but would there be any sort of copyright concerns? Also, would anyone posting to one of those threads have to give express permission to quoted, and/or be referenced as a contributor, co-author, or whatever...? Would posted pics be of sufficient quality for print (ownership questions notwithstanding)?
Oh, I was thinking of build threads where the work being presented was largely the product of the OP. Things like DCC sound installs, 3d printing projects, your Dash-9 detailing project, or any number of sub-topics from various Layout Engineering threads. As much as I like the forum format, there is something to be said for thoughtful, edited "print" content that tells a single story. Articles that emphasize the "maker" aspect of model railroading might attract a whole new cohort to the hobby as well.
