Been modeling long?

[Anonymous]

I've been an HO modeller since the late seventies. I have been a freelancer since the early eighties and I love it.

[Anonymous]

i started december 25 1961 with HO , to 1984.
and new start in april 1994 with Oe (O on 16,5 mm track)
and also real steam locomotives , 60cm gauge from 1972 to 1975, and
1 meter gauge since 1996

[Anonymous]

i started december 25 1961 with HO , to 1984.
and new start in april 1994 with Oe (O on 16,5 mm track)
and also real steam locomotives , 60cm gauge from 1972 to 1975, and
1 meter gauge since 1996

[Anonymous]

Started with American Flyer in '51. Went to HO in '56. Moved to Europe and began modeling western European prototype. Bought a PFM brass Daylight GS-4 in '60 shortly before tearing down layout to move. Haven't had a layout since but have continued buying SP, UP, & ATSF equipment with a break between about '75 and '95. If I were starting now and were younger, I would go with N scale because of space. I could squeeze an N scale layout in 20x20 and still run large western steam power and long trains. I feel that N would become too small within the next 5 years or so with the probability of macular degeneration and the future need for reading glasses.
sp3811

[Anonymous]

Started with American Flyer in '51. Went to HO in '56. Moved to Europe and began modeling western European prototype. Bought a PFM brass Daylight GS-4 in '60 shortly before tearing down layout to move. Haven't had a layout since but have continued buying SP, UP, & ATSF equipment with a break between about '75 and '95. If I were starting now and were younger, I would go with N scale because of space. I could squeeze an N scale layout in 20x20 and still run large western steam power and long trains. I feel that N would become too small within the next 5 years or so with the probability of macular degeneration and the future need for reading glasses.
sp3811

[tomwatkins]

I've been a model railroader for the past nine years. Before that I built scale model aircraft since I was eight. I've just retired at 58 and am making real progress on my layout, and I'm having a ball.

[tomwatkins]

I've been a model railroader for the past nine years. Before that I built scale model aircraft since I was eight. I've just retired at 58 and am making real progress on my layout, and I'm having a ball.

[coldrail]

My first train set was American Flyer wind up at 5 yrs.I became interested in model railroading N scaleabout 2 1/2 years ago.I built a small 3x6 layout, dismantled it started a larger 4x8 layout. I've aquired lots of engines,rolling stock,structures and track.Buying lots of goodies now,planning ahead for retirement in about 4 years. Problem I have is lack of time,my job takes me away from home all week.My primary interest is Maine railroads.

[coldrail]

My first train set was American Flyer wind up at 5 yrs.I became interested in model railroading N scaleabout 2 1/2 years ago.I built a small 3x6 layout, dismantled it started a larger 4x8 layout. I've aquired lots of engines,rolling stock,structures and track.Buying lots of goodies now,planning ahead for retirement in about 4 years. Problem I have is lack of time,my job takes me away from home all week.My primary interest is Maine railroads.

[BentnoseWillie]

Started with an HO set at age 6. Been at it more or less nonstop since then. HO then, HO now. But I do like to think I've gotten better at it over the last 27 years...

[BentnoseWillie]

Started with an HO set at age 6. Been at it more or less nonstop since then. HO then, HO now. But I do like to think I've gotten better at it over the last 27 years...

[Sydney]

Bought an HO "wind- up" set for my son when he was four years old (he turns 40 this year). All young boys need a train set (oh! don't all fathers say that . . . some even say that their daughters need one, too). The driving spring eventually broke, so I could not bear to see my son crying and bought an electric set and built a small
7' x 4' layout. I've been buying ever since and partly swapped from HO to N some years ago, but I still enjoy HO.

"Sydney"

New South Wales
Australia

[Sydney]

Bought an HO "wind- up" set for my son when he was four years old (he turns 40 this year). All young boys need a train set (oh! don't all fathers say that . . . some even say that their daughters need one, too). The driving spring eventually broke, so I could not bear to see my son crying and bought an electric set and built a small
7' x 4' layout. I've been buying ever since and partly swapped from HO to N some years ago, but I still enjoy HO.

"Sydney"

New South Wales
Australia

[Anonymous]

My Dad bought me a Lionel train set, according to legend, when I was seven months old. Dad and I played trains in my boyhood days. I bought my first HO equipment when
I was 15 and have been modelrailroading since, which the exception of 6 years of collge and 4 years in the Air Force. I have had three layouts and am now planning a modest layout that I can detail to current standards (mine and the general hobby). My nine year old daughter and I also model in O-21/2.

[Anonymous]

My Dad bought me a Lionel train set, according to legend, when I was seven months old. Dad and I played trains in my boyhood days. I bought my first HO equipment when
I was 15 and have been modelrailroading since, which the exception of 6 years of collge and 4 years in the Air Force. I have had three layouts and am now planning a modest layout that I can detail to current standards (mine and the general hobby). My nine year old daughter and I also model in O-21/2.

[Catt]

I've been at it since 1978 this time around ,but I had 027(MARX first then Lionel),S gauge ,and HO in that order (not all at once) while growing up.

I now model in N scale and 0n30 (not 0n 2 1/2) as this mag keeps calling it.I still dabble in HO from time to time also.

[Catt]

I've been at it since 1978 this time around ,but I had 027(MARX first then Lionel),S gauge ,and HO in that order (not all at once) while growing up.

I now model in N scale and 0n30 (not 0n 2 1/2) as this mag keeps calling it.I still dabble in HO from time to time also.

[Anonymous]

25 years, sinds I was a kid.

First there was my father's HO Marklin (German) layout, now I'm having
my own (U.S) HO layout.

[Anonymous]

25 years, sinds I was a kid.

First there was my father's HO Marklin (German) layout, now I'm having
my own (U.S) HO layout.

[Anonymous]

Started modeling at age 10 with an Athearn rubber band drive F-7 and cars from Wheaties cereal boxes. Still have the cars and the F-7. Alas the loco doesn't run too well as the magnet has lost its power. Now model PRR in the 50's Custom painting all rolling stock and locos. Now Age 61.

[Anonymous]

Started modeling at age 10 with an Athearn rubber band drive F-7 and cars from Wheaties cereal boxes. Still have the cars and the F-7. Alas the loco doesn't run too well as the magnet has lost its power. Now model PRR in the 50's Custom painting all rolling stock and locos. Now Age 61.

[Anonymous]

I've benn modeling since I was five yrs. old, when my father put in a double decker layout in the garage with Lionel on one level and Marklin on the the other. WE kept that layout going until I was 15 yrs. old, and sold it when we moved. I started an HO layout soon after and have been modeling that scale ever since. I have built and then given away 6 layouts and I am working on my 7th, a lumber and mining operation with lots of Shays, Climaxes and Heislers. This one is the one I'm planning to keep as I built a special outbuilding just to house it. Track is laid and the mountains are starting to rsie right now. My nieces and nephews are getting excited because they know they'll be soon running trains again with Uncle Scott.
Happy Railroading

[Anonymous]

I've benn modeling since I was five yrs. old, when my father put in a double decker layout in the garage with Lionel on one level and Marklin on the the other. WE kept that layout going until I was 15 yrs. old, and sold it when we moved. I started an HO layout soon after and have been modeling that scale ever since. I have built and then given away 6 layouts and I am working on my 7th, a lumber and mining operation with lots of Shays, Climaxes and Heislers. This one is the one I'm planning to keep as I built a special outbuilding just to house it. Track is laid and the mountains are starting to rsie right now. My nieces and nephews are getting excited because they know they'll be soon running trains again with Uncle Scott.
Happy Railroading

[Anonymous]

Played with the trains from age 6-16, then had to build my own models. Now have 40 years of enjoyment behind me. The patience learned from the hobby was a great help in raising 4 children & 3 grandchildren. Am retiring on 20-Aug., and the kids have bought me my next train ticket. What a hobby!!

[Anonymous]

Played with the trains from age 6-16, then had to build my own models. Now have 40 years of enjoyment behind me. The patience learned from the hobby was a great help in raising 4 children & 3 grandchildren. Am retiring on 20-Aug., and the kids have bought me my next train ticket. What a hobby!!

[CP5415]

About 4 years as a kid & about 7 years as an adult.

Gordon

[CP5415]

About 4 years as a kid & about 7 years as an adult.

Gordon

[IRONROOSTER]

I started Christmas of 71. My wife gave me a train set in anticipation of our first child. I found my first copy of Model Railroader the next day and learned that there was a hobby called model railroading. Since then I have always been involved, most of the time with a layout under construction. I started with HO looked at S and moved to O then back to S for the last ten years when I started my current layout.
Enjoy
Paul

[IRONROOSTER]

I started Christmas of 71. My wife gave me a train set in anticipation of our first child. I found my first copy of Model Railroader the next day and learned that there was a hobby called model railroading. Since then I have always been involved, most of the time with a layout under construction. I started with HO looked at S and moved to O then back to S for the last ten years when I started my current layout.
Enjoy
Paul

[Anonymous]

ho as a kid . got out for 6 years . trying to build another small 4x8 ? double sided .