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I think the "geek" factor also applies to many adults. I bet many people have found out that neighbors, co-workers, etc., were model railroaders but never mentioned it. I think many adults don't spread the word around for fear they will be seen as "playing with trains" - a child's activity. When our club has local shows, people come out of the woodwork and buy all kinds of stuff, and its mostly for themselves and not their children. I think the hobby can be perceived as being a geek hobby - adults who play golf, go hunting, fishing, etc., are never at a loss to describe their latest conquest to anyone within hearing distance. But model railroaders don't boast in a mixed crowd that they've just scratchbuilt something! "You scratched WHAT?" [:O] Bob Boudreau Proud of my Hobby! [8D]
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