First I would to say that I agree with the notion that Steve’s layout should be in a magazine. I have often wondered why no magazine has contacted him.
I have been lucky enough to have been invited over several times and if it was someone who was invited over to see the layout I think that is lowest of the low. Steve is a gracious host and for someone to repay that hospitality by stealing from him boggles my mind. I have always felt that compared to muscle cars our trains for the most part are not that expensive. You want a boxcab go out and buy your own. What a #$&%#$?!
Mike Mottler, I agree with what you said. I used to think that if I ever got my layout finished I would open it up to the public to promote the hobby or possibly for some charity but forget it. Too many people these days that would have bad intent. If I ever do complete the layout maybe I would open it if there was a TCA convention near by where only TCA members are coming over but not just a public viewing. Yes, I realize a TCA member could be criminal or someone could join the TCA to steal something but at least the folks running the convention would know who is going to who’s house on those convention bus trips.
Good luck Steve.
