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I think the best way to reach the young is to start thhem out at a young age [;)] This would need to be done by the parents and grandparents. So keep the bloodline flowing folks, give trains to the kids [^] Now another good way to reach the kids is to have more movies and Tv shows with trains in them and/or about trains. Too many parents seem to put Jr. in front of the Tv to learn about life, sad but true [V] But the media has a real brain washing and programing effect of youth these days. I think that new movie North Pole Express I think it was called, but could be wrong will be a good start [;)] Also, pllaces like Toy R Us and Wally world(Wal Mart) need to carry a bigger selection of train sets like Lionel O27 besides HO. I was in llooking at Brats R Us the other night for Die cast cars for the layout and noted only 2 HO sets (Low quality) as well as a couple real cheap junky looking trains there [:(] So more train sets need to be made availible in the bigger retail toy stores. So theres my advice for the mainstream suggestions to promote. The other big thing would be to spend the time with your kids and share in the activity of playing trains or other activities as well, this is what our kids need the most [;)][:)][^]
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