LOL, nice try Nigels 
Not to say there is anything wrong with what you call "real model trains" but I really don't have any interest with those as, to me, they are a one trick pony. Design and construct a layout and all thats left is to watch the trains go round and round. I like these Plarail types so much more because I can play with them, design build, tear down and re-design and build again layouts without ruining or afraid of breaking something. Make no mistake, I love and respect those that can build realistic "real model train" layouts as they are an art form in and of themselves, just not for me.
Not to say there is anything wrong with what you call "real model trains" but I really don't have any interest with those as, to me, they are a one trick pony. Design and construct a layout and all thats left is to watch the trains go round and round. I like these Plarail types so much more because I can play with them, design build, tear down and re-design and build again layouts without ruining or afraid of breaking something. Make no mistake, I love and respect those that can build realistic "real model train" layouts as they are an art form in and of themselves, just not for me.
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