In Chris' recent thread about his 1/24 K&B Lola, he made some observations about the high quality of the parts included in that (50-year old) kit.
On the old forum, I had mentioned something similar; in that case, I had received some mid-'60s Aurora/K&B controllers and was struck by how logical everything had been assembled, and how that made for relatively easy maintenance, even after all these years.
In the model train field, there is a very similar dynamic; as much as we can all appreciate the modern stuff, one wonders how well it will hold up over time.
Could it be that this sentiment, as much as nostalgia, is why some of us are so drawn towards the stuff we had as kids...if nothing else, it's an added bonus.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Mark in Oregon

On the old forum, I had mentioned something similar; in that case, I had received some mid-'60s Aurora/K&B controllers and was struck by how logical everything had been assembled, and how that made for relatively easy maintenance, even after all these years.
In the model train field, there is a very similar dynamic; as much as we can all appreciate the modern stuff, one wonders how well it will hold up over time.
Could it be that this sentiment, as much as nostalgia, is why some of us are so drawn towards the stuff we had as kids...if nothing else, it's an added bonus.

Happy Holidays everyone!
Mark in Oregon
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