| Let me tell you why you should become a model | | | | use? What layout should I create? Should I build a |
| railroader. The toy model train hobby has been around | | | | mountainous landscape where my trains run over and |
| for a very long time and has grown tremendously. For | | | | through hills and mountains or should I build a neat city |
| one thing, it is an extremely relaxing, creative, and fun | | | | landscape? Maybe I can re-create a setting using |
| hobby that can last literally a lifetime. This hobby can | | | | towns and cities where I grew-up. There are so many |
| be enjoyed from the toddler years through retirement! | | | | exciting options! |
| When you start exploring this hobby, you become a | | | | You may find this great hobby to be very addictive |
| sponge for model train information. You begin to learn | | | | and before you know it, you have two separate |
| about the different types of toy model trains, the | | | | layouts in your house and your attending model train |
| various sizes they come in, and the many train track | | | | shows with your friends. The toy model train hobby is |
| layout options. Many learn from surfing the net, visiting | | | | also a fantastic way to spend time with family |
| their local hobby shops or have friends with model | | | | members. All of you can share picking out different |
| trains. | | | | trains and work together to build your model train |
| After learning and experiencing the model trains for | | | | layout. |
| awhile, the creative juices start to flow and you start | | | | I hope I've stirred some interest about model trains in |
| thinking about building your very own custom built set. | | | | you. This is a hobby I've enjoyed for so many years |
| What room in my house should I take over to create | | | | and wish to help others get involved in the fascinating |
| my masterpiece? What size and type of trains should I | | | | world of model railroading. |