Model Railroading and the Significant Other

[ba&prr]

My wife's ex was a model railroader so she knows about my habbit. The strange thing to some who know us is we're friends with her ex and his wife. I model HO and he's an N scaler. I help him with his layout as he's gotten back in the hobby after seeing mine with DCC and sound. His wife is supportive as well.  Joe

[PRSL6006]

Hey Folks,

In the Layouts and Layout Building section a forum member posted his frustration over his spouse not understanding his hobby, or the potential benefits Model Railroading has when it comes to his overall well-being. This thread can be found here:

http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/244161.aspx

I do hope the OP finds a successful resolution, and I did not wish to hi-jack his post, but I noticed a number of you responding have significant others who are very supportive and understanding, and this got me to thinking. . .

I, too, am extremely lucky to have the support of my wife. Our first date was to the Strasburg Railroad (A steam tourist line in Lancaster County PA), and when the time came to plan the wedding it was HER suggestion that we get married on that train! She can even tell the locomotives apart on the Strasburg purely by the sound of the whistle. My wife will also accompany me to train shows and hobby shops, and while she may not know what I am specifically looking for, she does her best to be my extra set of eyes. In a word she is AWESOME when it comes to letting me enjoy this great hobby!

How about you? Tell us how your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend enrich your model railroad experience.

Thanks.