Is it worth it

to become a first class member in the file library? I get really sick of having to wait 30 minutes to get in daily. Also, is the download speed increase that it talks about signifigant? Currently, I only get 2.5 kbs per second, so it's snail speed downloads.
-Sam

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It's absolutely worth it. If for no other reason than to support all the time and effort that goes in to maintaining this wonderful site! If you figure it out, it's really a pretty small amount, at $2.50/month. I can't comment on the d/l speed increase, as I'm on DSL.

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Just my opinion...YES
Pete Willard
http://www.trainsimstuff.com

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I got sick and tired of waiting and I agree with curt it helps support the site it is worth it big time Shane Palus

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Yes, it helps support this site. And you will get a noticable increase in DL speed, esp if you are still on 56K.Kevin Arceneaux
DEFAULT IS FOR DUMMIES

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Not to mention it allows you to jump ahead when searching a section. For instance, without it, you would have to start at the beginning when looking through the 1244 diesels, but with the membership, you can jump ahead to the middle, to the end, whereever.Most importantly, it supports this site. I think everyone should have it, just for that reason. Nels takes a lot of time and effort in keeping this site up and running, and it shows support for such a cause. Not everyone can afford the $30, especially the younger simmer's, but anyone who uses this site often should cough up the dough.Chris Bogley
Ft. Huachuca AZ,
http://groups.msn.com/Tehachapi (Updated 3/19/2003)

Support our troops...They would support you if you had to kick someones ass!

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>to become a first class member in the file library?It is to me.
I have not DL'ed a lot but it certainly makes it more convenient. I do not have money to burn but I can afford the fee and I like to pay my way. I like the fact those who cannot afford the fee can still DL.
DC

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is it monthly or yearly payments?My new e-mail is Arcanine241@yahoo.com
premium add-ons

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$30.00 yearly!

Don Shepley-Chicago
"Professional Curmudgeon"

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>I get really sick of having to wait 30 minutes to get in daily. Sounds like you answered your own question. -Jeff

Union Pacific is my drug.

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It has been our experience that the stipend required is well worth the investiture. Indeed, it seems a trifle for such an advantageous endeavor...Moving America into the 19th Century!

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>It has been our experience that the stipend required is well
>worth the investiture. Indeed, it seems a trifle for such an
>advantageous endeavor...
>
I think he said it is worth it.
DC

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Depends on what/how much you want to download. Let's see . . . the original MSTS cost 25-30 bucks and came with four routes, about a dozen engines, and another couple of dozen cars. With a high speed connection one can d/l four better routes, 50 better engines, 100 better cars, and 5 or 6 really handy utilities in a good long evening.For myself, I have had a membership for about a half a year. If I d/l nothing else for the next half year, I feel I have gotten my money's worth already.Brad Meyer

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>Depends on what/how much you want to download. Let's see . .
>. the original MSTS cost 25-30 bucks and came with four
>routes, about a dozen engines, and another couple of dozen
>cars. With a high speed connection one can d/l four better
>routes, 50 better engines, 100 better cars, and 5 or 6
>really handy utilities in a good long evening. Not to be picky, but the original MSTS listed at $49.95 though most folks got it cheaper. It came with six routes.....But Brad's right, the little you spend for Train-Sim.com is well worth it.

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I delayed for a year before buying my first class membership and like you I struggled with the slow download speeds and the difficulty in accessing the file library.Finally caved in a couple of months ago and it was well worth it!Now I can go in and download to my hearts content with immediate access what I consider to be very good download speeds.Russ

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Yes it is worth it.I'm sure you spend $2.50 per month needlessly elsewhere, why not support Train-Sim.com??? These sites are NOT cheap to run.I don't know about speeding up the download rate -- but just getting in on the first click makes all the difference to me. I probably download maybe one or two things a week and that's it -- but it's the getting in to see what's available that makes the difference to me.

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yes it is definitly worth it, I have a first class membership and I get really fast speeds and no waiting to get into the file library somonenamedchris - 12 year old person. I am the former somonenamedchris.
Aol IM - christhetrainman
Yahoo IM - somonenamedchris
Email - alexismyfriend@msn.com or christhetrainman@msn.com
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Hi; Next to buying MSTS and some of the add-ons, its the best money I've spent on train-simming. Chuck.

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If you have the resorces, yes it is very worth it.

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From my point of view its worth it, not only do you get instant access I've noticed faster download speed plus if you are in the middle of downloading files from a certain section the jump ahead will allow you to go back and continue where you left off.....The best part is I can download whenever i want without the hassle, and of course it helps to keep this site going.Theodore Webster
Port Moody,BC
CPR Cascade SubdivisionAmateur Photographer,Railfan,Train-SimmerWhen near the tracks expect the unexpected.

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Even though it seems that I download less now, it's well worth the price.

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I use my keyboard shortcuts to get in
on the average it takes me about 5 minutes to get in

formerly known as sd70mac666 until the forum software decided to hate me

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And even better, besides supporting the site, you can use it from anywhere. Work Or Home. Or is that home or Work?

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