Re: Still More Ohio Narrow gauges

I think youre basically right. The better preserved a road is, the more people will find it interesting. The strong V&T modeling community is a reflection of this as well, being that it is the best preserved American shortline.

As to why the old days of the Rio Grande dont have alot of interest, here is my theory; aside from the larger pool of photos to look at, I think many modelers like the 40/50s contrast between 'modern' (ie large steam engines, early diesels, 1950s automobiles) and the smaller narrow gauge. Makes it stand out a bit more. I am guilty of this too, I model the Southern Pacific narrow gauge in 1959.