Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
I will offer this. As a model railroad nut this hobby kept me out of trouble in high school. My parents let me have the whole basement to build a rr. They knew where I was and what I was doing, and who I was doing it with. <br /> <br />When my friends started hanging around other people whose idea of fun was drinkin alcohol and driving around town, it was easy for me to say no and lose this group of friends. I had my basement empire to retreat to. <br /> <br />Someone said show me your friends today and I will show you your life 20 years from now. Whell, 35 years ago model railroading was the center of my life and my friendships. Today my friends are mostly model rails in a social setting and I host monthly op sessions on my basement layout. I also kept out of trouble with drugs and alcohol. Not saying this will do it, but for me it helped along with good parenting.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!