General Discussion (Model Railroader)

SteamFreak:

 I get a smile on my face when buying something I've wanted, though it's usually tempered by the concurrent dent in the bank account.

 But nobody can compete with this kid, in decibels or in pitch:

   Bachmann Spectrum SY Mikado 142 IS HERE!!!!!!

That was SO good to see! My wife said that it could just as well have been me. What she means by that?

Let's see then.

Kid/candy shop..Brakie/hobby shop..

Kid/new toy..Brakie/new model...

Yup both fits like a glove.

I still get excited over new models..

Never to old for that..

Hi!

I'm 65, been playing with trains since the mid-'50s.  Whether real or model, trains bring happiness to me, and its been that way since "day one". 

I'm currently building a new layout - my first with DCC and sound.  I have to say that just firing up the sound on a loco just makes me smile.  

You know, when I was working (financial in oil industry) my trains were my "pacifier".  They truly helped with the stresses of the day and made me feel like the kid I was in the '50s and continue to do so.

And, I am blessed with a wife that encourages my hobby and it doesn't get better than that!

Mobilman44  

mobilman44:

And, I am blessed with a wife that encourages my hobby and it doesn't get better than that!

I also am blessed with a wife that encourages my hobby.  When we moved into our new house she offered me the converted garage for my layout instead of the #2 bedroom.  I decided on the bedroom so we could have a nice family room.  But the offer was important to me which showed her support for my hobby.

Hello  you bet when I go to the hobby shop,train show,grade crossing. If I have something coming in the mail forget it. I start looking in the mail box the next day. My wife says she has two kid's me and are daughter. Life is to short have fun with it Frank

NO! I'm way too mature for that!  (yeah, RIGHT!)

I have to make a list for the hobby shop or I get lost and forget what I went in there for.

 I don't visually turn into a little kid, but on the inside I'm drooling whenever I step foot into my LHS. I love being in there and just browsing, lol. And then I alm sot literally start drooling looking at the locos on olnline websites, lol.

Graffen:

SteamFreak:

 I get a smile on my face when buying something I've wanted, though it's usually tempered by the concurrent dent in the bank account.

 But nobody can compete with this kid, in decibels or in pitch:

   Bachmann Spectrum SY Mikado 142 IS HERE!!!!!!

That was SO good to see! My wife said that it could just as well have been me. What she means by that?

WOW.  This guy is NUTS. Going that fast since he is so excited would cause me to wreck something.  

 Isn't that why we all play with trains?

For me its just like Christmas when I pickup something new.  It doesn't matter if its a model railroad item, a new diecast car for my collection or some new performance parts for my Trans Am.  They put a smile on my face and thats all that matters.  I just bought some new rims and tires for my 4x4 and my wife says I giggle to myself everytime I start it up and she is watching me.  Getting new stuff is great, it doesn't matter if your a kid or not. 

My standard response to anyone who may be a witness to my behavior is

" I may have to grow older but you can't make me grow up"

BobG:

My standard response to anyone who may be a witness to my behavior is

 

" I may have to grow older but you can't make me grow up"

That is a brilliant quote.  I will have to remember that one.

Being a only 14, I still am a kid. Either way, I'm pretty sure i spent close to hour watching my brand new (OH MY GOODNESS!!!! YES!!!!!!! YEEESSSSS!!!!) Kato Pocket Line go round and round on a loop of track. I wouldn't be suprised if i drooled too...

 When I hit the LHS or Hobby Lobby I'm almost always like a kid let loose in a candy store!