Larry's MRR Empire Vol.#5

[Gary B]

Larry, Sorry to hear you are giving it up. I always looked forward to your posts. I know time requires we move on and you've made a hard but I guess proper decision for yourself. Best of luck with your health and with what ever else you decide to concentrate on next. I see from previous endeavors you will give it your all.

[Burlington Bob]

Larry, I'm shocked and surprised to hear of your decision. I hope that everything works out well for you and I hope that you stay active here as you have lots of good advice and ideas to offer and share. Take care.

[jackn2mpu]

Originally Posted by Burlington Bob

Larry, I'm shocked and surprised to hear of your decision. I hope that everything works out well for you and I hope that you stay active here as you have lots of good advice and ideas to offer and share. Take care.

I too am shocked at this news. It was only very recently Larry had 5 new engines added to his roster after some major work (powering, painting, etc.). I'm thinking there's more going on than Larry is letting on here; either way none of us want to see him get out of the hobby totally. Was hoping this was just a Tony Koester dismantling the old AM and building anew.

[joed2323]

Larry larry larry.... what are we going to do without you??

This is a bummer for all of us!
Its very sad to hear you throw in the towel... im speechless on your decision.

You have helped many modelers through the years including me. I know health is more important then any hobby

I hope you still visit this forum and continue to comment and help others.

You have soooo much model train related stuff its going to take you awhile to sell it all.
Hope your in no rush?

So even a small switching layout is out of the question? You can design one to minimize bending over or stretching...
I just cannot simply see you turn your head and walk away from a hobby you've loved.

It feels like you have a ultimatum larry.

[Larry]

When I start taking all of the tables apart I am going to try to save the big valleys & bridges in one piece, also the lake by the WM Dist. center. Then I will put them up for sale as a seperate item. The only problem is I can't ship them, you would have to come & pick them up. I'll post those pictures when I remove them from the layout, hopefully before the middle of next year.
I also will have over 50 structures For Sale Soon. Some of those are tooo big to ship too unless you own your own trucking company & offer free pickups & delivery.

[jackn2mpu]

Originally Posted by joed2323

Larry larry larry.... what are we going to do without you??

This is a bummer for all of us!
Its very sad to hear you throw in the towel... im speechless on your decision.

You have helped many modelers through the years including me. I know health is more important then any hobby

I hope you still visit this forum and continue to comment and help others.

You have soooo much model train related stuff its going to take you awhile to sell it all.
Hope your in no rush?

So even a small switching layout is out of the question? You can design one to minimize bending over or stretching...
I just cannot simply see you turn your head and walk away from a hobby you've loved.

It feels like you have a ultimatum larry.

I've seen in the model railroad press layouts that were designed so they could be worked on sitting down. One was on a flip-top table hinged on the short sides 4x8 I think it was. Took a little bit of carpentry work but nothing that would require a Norm Abrams to accomplish. And if you go N scale 4x8 would give a really decent setup. Heck, even a shelf layout could be done in any scale. Switching layouts can be and are fun. Build it at the right height and everything can be done sitting.

Joed like you say - health is one thing but I think there's a some kind of ultimatum going on. We're not trying to pry, but just want to help a fellow hobbyist out because we're concerned.

[joed2323]

absolutely jackn2mpu...

I dont like ultimatums... its b/s nobody should have to pick this or that!!!

Larry is like family to us all so really we all are just concerned and unsure why such a drastic change is occurring to such a good man!

Its crazy that you cannot keep a small amount of your pride and joy. Really? All of if it, gone? It makes me want to throw up just thinking about the situation.....

It is larrys business and not ours so i will leave it at that.

Sorry larry. I feel your pain.

[Unfettered]

Sorry to hear you're getting out. I do understand health issues.

[Larry]

I had Back surgery 2 yrs. ago & all the pain went away until about 3 weeks ago. I was laying under the layout on my Chariot & the old back went out. Stayed in bed for about 3 days & now I'm back on pain-pills every morning. My legs have really been giving me a fit everyday & my feet are even worse. The past 5 years I've spent way to much money because I hate to pass up a good deal, plus I go to train shows & have the same problem. Everything is my fault. No one else. My bank acct. is low & now I've got to start doing something to make money, which I was doing before I started messing w/trains. My other Hobby was doing real good for the bank acct. until the bottom fell out of the economy. Now, I'm starting to get a lot of calls for metal art. 4 years ago I sold all of my welding equipment. Mig welder, torches, chop saw, HD steel workbench, large bench vise, anvil, large drill press & tons of other stuff. When I sell all of this train stuff I'll have to use that money to buy some more equipment. As I sell my Art(specialize in Dragons) I will have more money to invest in a Plasma Cutter & other stuff.

[fcwilt]

The best thing I ever did for my back pain was buy an inversion table (and use it) and get a thermapedic mattress (and sleep on it).

No back pain since.