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Lester Perry · 12-27-2011, 07:54 PM

I guess I am a loner. I have been at operating sessions at a very large layout. It was OK but I don't care much for how he operates. Have had operating sessions here. It was pretty cool seeing my layout run like real world (after I worked out the bugs). I can get lost for hours in my world.

shaygetz Wrote:Primarily social, both on the net and once a week at a local eatery with other modelers.
As far as clubs...solo...it's been 4 and a half years since THE MOMENT at the local club when two well heeled members expressed their opinion that I needed to get a real job so that I could buy real trains and not run "that toy junk on our layout". Yes...it still hurts that much...I thought I left that male bovine effluvium back in junior high school.

I have tried the club thing and got similar results as shaygetz. It appears to me that this local club is mainly guys who don't have a home layout.

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Poll: For you, is model railroading a solo or social activity? You do not have permission to vote in this poll.
Solo Activity. I enjoy doing most of my modeling by myself. I find it a healthy way to calm my brain and spirit, relax, think, and decompress from everyday stress. Having too many other participants causes me to lose focus and sometimes prevents my full enjoyment of the hobby.	82.50%	33	82.50%
Social Activity. I enjoy modeling with others, inviting others over for operating sessions, and participating in clubs. Without the social contacts, I would have less interest in model railroading.	17.50%	7	17.50%
Total		40 vote(s)	100%