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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 [:)]I have to say that I'm more optimistic. I'm in the "last baby boomer" category. Born in 63 which is the cut off year. Look at it from this perspective: General Motors was at the top for years. I remember that most teens I hung with in the late 70s and early 80s wanted a Trans Am, a Z28 or a Grand Prix. Today I hear Hondas, Supras and 300ZXs. GMs popularity has shrunken considerably but it's not going away. It will likely never enjoy the status it once had but It will continue to innovate and survive. [^] Model railroading is in a "GM" situation. Great innovations (precision motors, dcc/sound, code 83 track, etc). Video and computer games are dominating kids attentions but there will always be railfans and modelers among them. Teens play Microsoft Train Sim, attend GATS and other train shows here in Florida, and visit LHS's so there is a future! I've criticized RTR in the past, but I see the benefits now. As for prices, they are of concern, but there are swap meets and internet dealers. [8D][4:-)][C=:-)][C):-)]WE AS A WHOLE need to positively encourage the hobby as kbfcsme has so well demonstrated![tup] As a vocational/technical high school teacher, I "slide" railroading into my lessons whenever I can! My students were surprised to learn of the sheer size of CSX's system or the complexity of a modern diesel. I also have rail related screen savers on my computer where the public can see it! I'm going to be bringing in some of my older model railroader issues and let interested kids take them! [#welcome] Those of you involved in Church, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Rotary Clubs, school, etc, can promote the hobby also by offering an "air brush demo", weathering demo, show off models, build a diaroma, or bring in a detailed module. Kids will flock to these things on sight! Many kids today don't know what the term "scale" means. Great opportunities do exist! If you are a modeler you are automatically creative! Don't talk it, do it! [C):-)] Stay positive Amigos! God Bless! [/quote] Well said, Antonio![bow]
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