Reckless Collecting

[railfan]

Though ugly, I thought it might possibly be my duty to expose the insidious downward spiral that is one mans N scale rolling stock addiction. Addiction = that frightening lack of self control that somehow overtakes innocent, seemingly decent individuals, ultimately leaving them sometimes pennyless, and strewn along side an ash heap of scattered plastic bits, loose wheels, and broken dreams.

Yes I buy N scale. Sometimes I need it....and sometimes JUST BECAUSE I WANT IT. Can't explain it really......guess it's just how I roll (doing his best Barney Fife tough guy impersonation).

Have 36 cars on my layout....and these....well they're just "extras". Those two columns on the left are all prestigious names like: trix, bachmann, model power, roco......and I dumped a load of cash on em' too....nearly three bucks each. And them other ones on the right.....don't even ask how much on those beauties. Atlas? Who can afford Atlas? Walthers even? Microtrains? Have I lost my mind?......(uhh.....yeah!)

Yes...I live life on the edge. Don't get too close......I might take you down with me. Turn back while you're young and still have strength.......or you might end up living in a van down by the river.

[WCWBrassHat]

Ah, but someday you might have a larger layout and need all of those extra cars. I have over 350 cars on my layout. I even have some that are not on the layout, probably several dozen.

Glenn

[Photogdad]

Never know when there be a "extra" thats needed....lol.

[railfan]

You guys are sooo understanding......and the idea of hundreds more cars.....yes....I do think that would help. Glad you thought of that Brasshat. I might make it through this....maybe...maybe.

[Burlington Bob]

railfan, I don't quite know how to break this to you.................there is no known cure for this affliction! There are ways to assuage the urges, but they are only temporary. Don't despair too much though..............you have lots of company.

[railfan]

railfan, I don't quite know how to break this to you.................there is no known cure for this affliction! There are ways to assuage the urges, but they are only temporary. Don't despair too much though..............you have lots of company.

Thanks for giving it to me straight Bob.......sometimes you've got to be cruel...to be kind (in the right measure....of course!).

[OnTheRightTrack]

I'm not seeing the problem here either. It's a lot cheaper than your RC stuff! I don't know how many cars I've got but I have 10 of the Axian boxes full.

[ouengr]

I am over 1500 and still do not own a layout. What does that say about me?

[Burlington Bob]

Broke and living in cramped quarters?. By the way, I'm envious!

[railfan]

I am over 1500 and still do not own a layout. What does that say about me?

OOOOoooo nice! Wow, extreme collecting gone wild. Please show us a glimpse into YOUR world sometime my friend.


Mike