Hey Thirdrail i was just expressing my opinion, which was clearly stated in my thread - no attitude whatsoever. I just saw it as quality vs quantity, that's it, no more, no less, no hostile feelings. I would occasionally post on Atlas myself. I don't view Atlas as the enemy, I just like the format here better. I'm really sorry you feel that way (re: leaving TB) as I'm sure you have some good stuff to share and I, as a new model RR'er could use all the help I can get! just I felt on Atlas that my questions dissappeared under pages of threads before (and if) they got answered.
You're right about that- either 60 miles to Silver Spike Hobbies in Denton, or the same distance to Discount Model Trains in Addison. And both places are well worth the trip.
Aha... I found this photo of Ms. Dee Rayle pondering the fate of the Universe: Alas, she was caught unawares and had nothing to say.