Like a lot of model railroaders, I got my start with a train set when I was five years of age. It was a Lionel. I still have that set today, and no it isn't for sale!!! When at the tender age of ten, I build my first O gauge layout. By this time my parents had added to my first set with another, I always wondered why??? Well that is my start in this hobby. Now after 40 + years I'm modeling HO, and working on my third layout in this scale. I've already spent all my children collage funds, now I'm working on my retirement!!! Well, Wish my wife luck...