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Plane Crazy, My opinion; the purpose of a hobby is relaxation! Something to dispel the pressures of daily life and develop skills that give deep satisfaction and provide confidence. Model Railroading is as multi-faceted a hobby as you can consider getting into. The magazines show examples of these various and multitudinous facets. Most may not apply at first, as you develop experience, it is likely you will develop interests in more than you think. When I started, I wasn't interested in diesels, sound, DCC, signaling, and many other things I am interested in now! I would guess most of us on this forum have small layouts and the magazines even demonstrate how a very small layout can be electrifying in its' detail and realistic appearance! <br /> <br />Reading or "Armchair RRing" is a part I have grown to love doing! I don't look at anything I view or read as the gospel on the subject. But, I do learn something new almost every time I pick-up a book or magazine! When I am learning, I am having fun, also! Don't let the books and magazines overwelm. However to tell someone to forget reading as a part of the hobby seems very short sighted to me.
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