I've gotten bored with George Sellios, and don't really want to beat on another Malcolm Furlow thread either, and I've already said what I think a model railroad is.
So how about Bob Hundman's August Mainline editorial?
It's about the UP licensing fiasco. It's well written, and this one time I pretty much am with Bob 100%. Maybe a few elements of degree here or there I could quibble with, but for the most part he stated the case very well. It really comes down to two points:
1) He disputes, and I think rightfully so, UP's claim to any of the fallen flags trademarks it no longer uses.2) He does not dispute UP's right to it's current trademark, only the one-sided licensing agreement, and in particular questions its validity because UP is profiting without investment.
I predict this will be settled, favorably for the model RR industry, within six months. The only ones who will probably be unhappy will be the handful of manufacturers who were part of the "first wave of surrender", who will end up looking pretty silly.
Some things are worth a little fight, even if the other side is "right". Right and smart don't always go hand in hand.
Andy
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