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In my case, I was riding museum trains with my Dad before I could walk. Back then, he modelled the Great Western Railway in OO scale (he still has most of his stock stored in the attic - I'm working on persuading him to build a new layout!). I started with the Brio wooden trains aged about 3, then went through OO, N, back to HO, and now own collections in HO, N and G scales. I'm more interested in building locos and cars than scenery, and I think this is probably for the same reason as a previous post - I have an interest in precision mechanisms. I've taken to buying non-functioning locos on eBay, one of which (after repair and detailing) has become one of my best yard switchers. I also find the reactions of non-railroading friends interesting - I hear everything from "toy trains" to "wow, cool". I also think it's kinda cool to buy stuff that will still be worth something in 30 or more years time, as long as it's looked after, and that you can have fun with in the meantime. There are few hobbies that manage to be both great fun and a good investment.
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