On which train and in which country?
In some countries trains are escorted by armed guards, in others that's not neccessary and school children ride on the train on their own without the need of protection.

I guess your talking about railway wagons, well it depends on what train its on, it could travel across many states. (US) Or from London to somewhere in Scotland. (UK) It just depends on what train it is on and what service it provides. So anywhere from 0.1 to hundreds!

You're in the wrong train club. Seriously, you get what you like. Life is too short to....really, these people are really like this? Wow.

I guess it depends on how thick your skin is. If this situation is going to come up, you're going to need to be able to deal with these idiots. If it stresses you out, it's simply not worth it. It's a hobby, which is meant to be enjoyable and fun.

If you lived near me, I'd happily build tracks with you.

Of course they are. Some of them were rolling works of art in my opinion. Underneath the artistry beat the same heart as any other steam locomotive. I got to be the pilot engineer on the UP's 844 steam engine. It's the exact same basic layout (they were built by different builders but are very similar) as Southern Pacific's old Daylight which was a streamlined train that has been called one of the most beautiful trains in the world.

Alternative as opposed to what source? Surely they can only be obtained from a rolling mill that uses the correct grades of steel alloys.

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