Where do MR people live?

[Anonymous]

I suspect most model railroaders live in houses. Haven't seen many laouts under bridges[:o)] Although I do live in an RV.and have an On30 layout[:D]

er......Oh, you meant ....like state,,,,or country[:I]

[rexhea]

"...stars fell on Alabama"
If you would make a count here based on Hobby Shops, you would think there are only a few MRs in this state. However, when you attend local train shows you can see that this is not true. By no means are we as populated with modelers as the NE, but we do have our fair share with most being loners.

REX

[Anonymous]

God Bless Oklahoma

[andrechapelon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by on30francisco

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. The climate is beautiful and most people in this area are open-minded but housing is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. Unfortunately, basements are very rare in this area and extra space is very costly.

I'm in Monterey and on30francisco is right, housing prices are somewhere in the neigborhood of the orbit of Pluto.

Andre

[ddechamp71]

QUOTE: and- - -and--- Is there anyone in the U.S. who runs European trains exclusivley? [i] (it's winter here, I'm not too busy!)

Myself, the opposite: I'm european (french: you know, the country where we eat stinkin' cheese[:D]), and I model american prototype. Furthermore in Z scale.[;)]

Dominique

[egmurphy]

QUOTE: tatans: I often see topics from all over the U.S. & Canada and their locations , it seems some states are never mentioned, does no one in Delaware enjoy the hobby? North Dakota?? West Virginia?

There are model railroaders in all the 50 states and probably in every province (can't be sure about NW Territories). But you'll see many more California, New York, Illinois or Texas locations just because they have a lot more people.

QUOTE: How about Brazil? Italy? surely there must be a hobbyist in Yemen. or is this hobby really a North American specialty

Model Railroading is very big in Europe. Also popular in Australia/NZ and in Japan.

Keep in mind that for a hobby like model railroading to become popular in any country you need to have an economy that is well developed, with a decent standard of living, discretionary income and spare time. You won't find many model railroaders in places like Somalia. Even in a country as large and developed as Mexico, model railroading or railfanning is a very small hobby. Most people here are still too busy making a living to have time and money to lavish on a hobby.

QUOTE: ...sure there are Brits, Nederlanders, etc but not a lot of representantive members from different countries, or am I reading something into this that is not true??

Most european or asian model railroaders are probably frequenting forums that: a) operate in their language and b) deal with their style of prototype equipment.


Just my thoughts,

Ed

[Anonymous]

Michigan here!!!! Its well....cold, but I do have a basement[:D]

[on30francisco]

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. The climate is beautiful and most people in this area are open-minded but housing is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. Unfortunately, basements are very rare in this area and extra space is very costly.

[SpaceMouse]

My wife thinks model railroaders live on the planet Alturas--or beyond.

[Anonymous]

I was going to say we all live in basements, garages, and sheds but I see I read the title wrong. (I live in Texas, and it seems we a lot of modelers here)

[scole100]

I live in NORTH DAKOTA!!!!!!!!!!
The town I live in was founded by the Northern Pacific. The cities railroad heritage goes deep. Mainstreet is named for Henry Villard. It is a great place to live as a model railroader. Every house has a full basement and we have nice long winters in wich you can build to your hearts contenet. Not a lot of garden railroads up here, but plenty of HO and N action.

[loathar]

I live directly above the center of the Earth.[^]

[tatans]

I often see topics from all over the U.S. & Canada and their locations , it seems some states are never mentioned, does no one in Delaware enjoy the hobby? North Dakota?? West Virginia? How about Brazil? Italy? surely there must be a hobbyist in Yemen. or is this hobby really a North American specialty, sure there are Brits, Nederlanders, etc but not a lot of representantive members from different countries, or am I reading something into this that is not true?? and- - -and--- Is there anyone in the U.S. who runs European trains exclusivley? (it's winter here, I'm not too busy!)