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I think one way to get kids intrested especially in the 6-13 range (pre-high school) is to go to a place where you can see them actually run and ride on them. Near my house is a MARC (Maryland Rail Commuter) / Amtrack Station. The trains come down the section (if they don't stop at the station) going it seams full throttle but probably in the 60-70 mph range.... estimation. The platform goes right up to the tracks so it is really neet to feel the rush of the Air as the train comes and passes by.... That is what got my nephewes and nieces hooked for my annual train layout during the winter time @ xmas time. Kids will see the real things in action and then can relate back to the model trains... just like RC cars and Cars when they get older they want to work on etc... But most of make things fun.... my layout is the farthest thing from prototypical and exact scalling but it is fun for them to come over and run things.... They don't care if it is code 100 or code 80 track or the match box cars are the same scale as the trains.... It is just about having good time with kids...
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