The NT&O/T&GN Story - 1
Basic Philosophy
Before we get into the details of the specific railroads of the Meridian Speedway, let's discuss what a Proto-Freelanced model is and where my concepts fit under that label. Simply put, no model railroad is EXACTLY like the prototype because the equipment is smaller. Therefore in the broadest sense of the definition every model railroad, regardless of how faithfully imaged after a specific prototype, is a "Proto-Freelanced" model railroad.
For a little more information on the topic visit the The Proto-Freelance Modelers Special Interest Group (P-FMSIG) website. There is some discussion of the definition on the home page that you may find useful.
Although many of us do not take the time to think of it as such, we as model railroaders have a vision statement of what our railroad should look like and accomplish. It may be written down and can always be adjusted as we get more involved with our concepts and discover their strengths and weaknesses.
Without getting into the many years of details that led me to this point, here is my vision that defines my Proto-Freelanced railroad network:
"The Meridian Speedway will create for the visitor a credible and exciting operating experience. The details and storyline will adhere to the adjusted "what-if" variables so that the audience can become immersed in and enjoy the time, place, and culture of the railroad."
For me an operating model railroad is essentially the largest and greatest board game in the world. A successful model railroad has an intriguing storyline and engaging operational design that forces the operators to interact and work with each other to achieve the common goal of a well-run railroad. The main difference between this environment and that of a real railroad is simply that all of the players want to be there for the love of railroading.
For a little more information on the topic visit the The Proto-Freelance Modelers Special Interest Group (P-FMSIG) website. There is some discussion of the definition on the home page that you may find useful.
Although many of us do not take the time to think of it as such, we as model railroaders have a vision statement of what our railroad should look like and accomplish. It may be written down and can always be adjusted as we get more involved with our concepts and discover their strengths and weaknesses.
Without getting into the many years of details that led me to this point, here is my vision that defines my Proto-Freelanced railroad network:
"The Meridian Speedway will create for the visitor a credible and exciting operating experience. The details and storyline will adhere to the adjusted "what-if" variables so that the audience can become immersed in and enjoy the time, place, and culture of the railroad."
For me an operating model railroad is essentially the largest and greatest board game in the world. A successful model railroad has an intriguing storyline and engaging operational design that forces the operators to interact and work with each other to achieve the common goal of a well-run railroad. The main difference between this environment and that of a real railroad is simply that all of the players want to be there for the love of railroading.
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