Any young (30 somethings) Model railroaders ??

[Hakuhatsu]

I'll be 30 in 2006 and have been a Model Railroader since I was 10 (train lover as long as I can remember). Just starting a new layout as we speak, HO scale, freelanced shortline. It's a modular layout, designed to go with me when I move out... two modules 2.5 x 6 foot each. Going to be the grand experiment before I start working on the next (hopefully more perminant) one.

Life Like is going to make a C-424/5? SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET! I am there! Now, if only they'd make an RS-27. My road's going to be a Midwest ALCo. bastion (maybe a few GE, EMD or Baldwin units too).

Can empathise with some of the other posts here. I was the only guy in my class (maybe school) who was hard-core into trains. There was one other guy who had a model railroad, but he was more into aviation by the time we were in high school. Oh well, to each their own

[MAbruce]

QUOTE:

I am 32 and I model the Norfolk & Western in 1971-72. Which means that you and I have very similar interests! Assuming, of course, you're still in N-scale (you did not specify). Got any second generation high-hoods you want to get rid of?

Is there such a thing as having too many highhoods? [;)]

I actually only have one (LL SD7), and a low hood Geep (GP20). I hope to eventually acquire a couple of Atlas SD35's (gold lettered).

But there are more N&W locos on the way! Atlas will be releasing a N&W Trainmaster in November, and Lifelike has an Alco C424/425 on the way!

[MAbruce]

QUOTE:

I am 32 and I model the Norfolk & Western in 1971-72. Which means that you and I have very similar interests! Assuming, of course, you're still in N-scale (you did not specify). Got any second generation high-hoods you want to get rid of?

Is there such a thing as having too many highhoods? [;)]

I actually only have one (LL SD7), and a low hood Geep (GP20). I hope to eventually acquire a couple of Atlas SD35's (gold lettered).

But there are more N&W locos on the way! Atlas will be releasing a N&W Trainmaster in November, and Lifelike has an Alco C424/425 on the way!

[Anonymous]

Hello all,
I am 35 and been back in the hobby since 1998.I model modern CSX in "N".I also use DCC(great invention).
I to am glad to be considered young.
Happy modeling to all,
Jeff

[Anonymous]

Hello all,
I am 35 and been back in the hobby since 1998.I model modern CSX in "N".I also use DCC(great invention).
I to am glad to be considered young.
Happy modeling to all,
Jeff

[Anonymous]

Im 27 and have been a train enthusiast since I was 7. My neighbor had a train layout that I was able to run from time to time and have been a big modeler since then. Now I have a lot of Athearn HO scale trains that I plan on running in the next month or so. I have bought so many trains and building, but have never had any space to put up a layout. Im looking forward to it.

[Anonymous]

Im 27 and have been a train enthusiast since I was 7. My neighbor had a train layout that I was able to run from time to time and have been a big modeler since then. Now I have a lot of Athearn HO scale trains that I plan on running in the next month or so. I have bought so many trains and building, but have never had any space to put up a layout. Im looking forward to it.

[Paul3]

I'm 28, and I've been in model railroading since before I was born. [:)]

My father has been a model railroader since the 1950's, if not before, and I've just grown up with trains and model trains as far back as I can remember.

I "seriously" got into the hobby in 1990 at the age of 15. That's the year my father and I joined a local club (I as a junior member) with whom we are still with (South Shore Model Railway Club, Inc., of Hingham, MA. Est. 1938).

Said club has at least 6 members under 40 out of 55 members, but then we only have about 16 retirees. Most of our members are in the 40 to 60 year age range.

Paul A. Cutler III
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Weather Or No Go New Haven
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[Paul3]

I'm 28, and I've been in model railroading since before I was born. [:)]

My father has been a model railroader since the 1950's, if not before, and I've just grown up with trains and model trains as far back as I can remember.

I "seriously" got into the hobby in 1990 at the age of 15. That's the year my father and I joined a local club (I as a junior member) with whom we are still with (South Shore Model Railway Club, Inc., of Hingham, MA. Est. 1938).

Said club has at least 6 members under 40 out of 55 members, but then we only have about 16 retirees. Most of our members are in the 40 to 60 year age range.

Paul A. Cutler III
*****************
Weather Or No Go New Haven
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[Anonymous]

This is my first post here!

I'm 33, and just getting back into model railroading after a long break. I've been spending time collecting Star Wars toys for years. I'm finally selling all the newer stuff (the old stuff has too many memories for me to part with it) in order to pay some bills, and begin on my new model railroad.

I have a full basement - and lots of stuff is gonna get thrown out. :) This will open up room for me build. I plan on doing a short line, freelanced, set in the 1920's (or so). I love the styles of that time period.

I hope to see you all around the forums here.

Rob

[Anonymous]

This is my first post here!

I'm 33, and just getting back into model railroading after a long break. I've been spending time collecting Star Wars toys for years. I'm finally selling all the newer stuff (the old stuff has too many memories for me to part with it) in order to pay some bills, and begin on my new model railroad.

I have a full basement - and lots of stuff is gonna get thrown out. :) This will open up room for me build. I plan on doing a short line, freelanced, set in the 1920's (or so). I love the styles of that time period.

I hope to see you all around the forums here.

Rob

[Anonymous]

Well, I'm only 16 (I'll be 17 on Aug. 26), so I guess I'm pretty young. It's nice to see that there are other people my age involved in the hobby. I have a very large HO layout (nothing good enough to get into MR, but it suits me) and collection. I also love prewar and postwar toy trains such as Lionel, etc. and have a big layout for them. I guess I have a foot in both worlds. I have no interest in N scale (too small), although I would like to have one of those neat coffee table layouts. I don't have any friends in the hobby that are my own age, they're all older. I think most people at school who know who I am (whether they would say anything or not) think I'm totaly insane (maybe they're right, but if loving model trains makes you crazy, I don't want sane). Hopefully more young people will get involved. I can rattle on for hours about trains, but I don't even know how to turn on a Playstation, let alone use one! I have more intelligent things to worry about (like the next train I'm going to buy).

[Anonymous]

Well, I'm only 16 (I'll be 17 on Aug. 26), so I guess I'm pretty young. It's nice to see that there are other people my age involved in the hobby. I have a very large HO layout (nothing good enough to get into MR, but it suits me) and collection. I also love prewar and postwar toy trains such as Lionel, etc. and have a big layout for them. I guess I have a foot in both worlds. I have no interest in N scale (too small), although I would like to have one of those neat coffee table layouts. I don't have any friends in the hobby that are my own age, they're all older. I think most people at school who know who I am (whether they would say anything or not) think I'm totaly insane (maybe they're right, but if loving model trains makes you crazy, I don't want sane). Hopefully more young people will get involved. I can rattle on for hours about trains, but I don't even know how to turn on a Playstation, let alone use one! I have more intelligent things to worry about (like the next train I'm going to buy).

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

I'm 32 I started modelrailroading when I was 6 and stayed with it until 22, then I switched to building Amour (1/35) then I decided that wasn't challenging enough and switched to building 1/25 cars. Now I'm just buying my own place and found a good sized room for the model railroad (it was in storage for all those years) so in the next couple months it's going to start all over again! Oh yeah I model Canadian National and Canadian Pacific in the mid 50's. And I'm in HO.

[Anonymous]

I'm 32 I started modelrailroading when I was 6 and stayed with it until 22, then I switched to building Amour (1/35) then I decided that wasn't challenging enough and switched to building 1/25 cars. Now I'm just buying my own place and found a good sized room for the model railroad (it was in storage for all those years) so in the next couple months it's going to start all over again! Oh yeah I model Canadian National and Canadian Pacific in the mid 50's. And I'm in HO.

[CP5415]

I'm 35. Started when I was 12. Left when I was 15, & returned at 29. Here to stay in HO
Scale.

[CP5415]

I'm 35. Started when I was 12. Left when I was 15, & returned at 29. Here to stay in HO
Scale.

[Anonymous]

26 and got back into the hobby 8 months ago after a 12 year hiatus.

[Anonymous]

26 and got back into the hobby 8 months ago after a 12 year hiatus.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MAbruce

I’m in my thirties too.

I started in N-scale as a kid, which is something that amazed my parents.

... *snip* ...

The main road I model is N&W in the 60’s, but as my layout is a fictitious area in the east, several different roads come through. I’m not picky, and am just having fun while developing and honing my modeling skills. Its all to prepare myself to build that mega layout sometime in the future! [:D]

I am 32 and I model the Norfolk & Western in 1971-72. Which means that you and I have very similar interests! Assuming, of course, you're still in N-scale (you did not specify). Got any second generation high-hoods you want to get rid of?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MAbruce

I’m in my thirties too.

I started in N-scale as a kid, which is something that amazed my parents.

... *snip* ...

The main road I model is N&W in the 60’s, but as my layout is a fictitious area in the east, several different roads come through. I’m not picky, and am just having fun while developing and honing my modeling skills. Its all to prepare myself to build that mega layout sometime in the future! [:D]

I am 32 and I model the Norfolk & Western in 1971-72. Which means that you and I have very similar interests! Assuming, of course, you're still in N-scale (you did not specify). Got any second generation high-hoods you want to get rid of?

[Anonymous]

I dont think age would decide scale. I would prefer O. I use HO. I have used N. I think scale is more about real world concerns like space and money.

[Anonymous]

I dont think age would decide scale. I would prefer O. I use HO. I have used N. I think scale is more about real world concerns like space and money.

[Anonymous]

im 17 and model southern pacific and any railroad accosiated with the SP and i live in australia so i only get to see pics of sp trains , i HATE austeralian trains and they go right by me backdoor step

[Anonymous]

im 17 and model southern pacific and any railroad accosiated with the SP and i live in australia so i only get to see pics of sp trains , i HATE austeralian trains and they go right by me backdoor step

[Anonymous]

37 next month, been really "into" model railroading since 1982, but have loved trains since I can remember. I agree that sometimes it feels as though there's hardly any of us "young" guys out there. I also have to say that, with few exceptions, the older generation has not done as much as they could to promote the hobby to us newer ones. At least that's been my experience. I've done N, HO, O (Lionel-type) scales. Favorite railroads are the New England ones, mostly diesel-era but I also enjoy reading about the transistion-era in books written by and for the baby-boomer generation.

[Anonymous]

37 next month, been really "into" model railroading since 1982, but have loved trains since I can remember. I agree that sometimes it feels as though there's hardly any of us "young" guys out there. I also have to say that, with few exceptions, the older generation has not done as much as they could to promote the hobby to us newer ones. At least that's been my experience. I've done N, HO, O (Lionel-type) scales. Favorite railroads are the New England ones, mostly diesel-era but I also enjoy reading about the transistion-era in books written by and for the baby-boomer generation.

[Anonymous]

Just think of the fun you're going to have when turn into a 50+ year old kid[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:)][:)][:)][:p][:p][:p][:p]