Reply to "The pre-electronic age"

All of the communications, video, security, and appliances in our home are electronic. When they break they become throw-a-way items. Still choose to run 100% conventional trains as simplicity usually leads to reliability. They also look the same as any running around the track. Parts are easy to find.  Seldom have a problem that can't be fixed by myself and the occasional chore is just cleaning and lubrication.