ZWPOWER13 posted:I wonder if anyone out there is like me....
I have collected so much postwar, amassed just about the entire high end line of MPC, (Engines, Sets) LTI and TMCC engines and sets, and the entire PWC and CC series, I have also collected some Legacy Engines, and all of the Scale Premium Freight Sets from the past 20 years. I have been collecting Lionel since I was 10 ( I am now 43) But I am getting the bug of going back to focusing on the older items again. I like the new items, and love my entire collection, and with some of the premium freight sets, ( Coal Trains, Tank Trains, Auto Rack Trains, etc) area actually the trains I see on the lines here in South Eastern PA on the NS and CSX Lines which is why I collected them, But with more and more newer items coming out, I am finding that its just too much.
I am Lionel 100% (some AF as well) but just how many SD70ACE, ES44AC, etc do we really need? Its nice having different road names, other then the big Class 1 railroads, but the scale stuff is just starting to not feel like Lionel O Gauge Anymore, I love my operating accessories, and my complete postwar Plasticville collection (over 400 pieces with all variations) but the scale stuff is starting to not to appeal to me as much anymore, and i am afraid of the electronics going bad...I know the upgrades for TMCC are available, to repair older units, but what about Legacy??
Dont get me wrong, I love Lionel and I am glad they are still producing great items, but with quality control, things not working out of the box etc, I am hesitant on pre-ordering anymore, and the recent price for the Postwar Inspired items, especially the Santa Fe set, is just crazy.....Everyday, The older keep calling me back! I will always be a collector.......Has anyone else felt this way?
Sorry for the long post....I guess being bored and working from home has got me thinking.....
Sounds like you got a case of o gauge burn out.The only cure is time and maybe step back for a bit.And keep in mind this is just a hobby.Take a breath and run your older stuff if you like.Heck I still have my very first railking erie berkshire.I take it out every now and then.
