11-15-2011, 05:25 PM
As a "youngster" in this hobby, I think that the reason why there aren't as much young model railroaders is because there simply aren't as much real railroading as there was back in the day, I bet that 9/10 model railroaders got into the hobby because they either worked for the railroad, or had one go through town. The younger generation doesn't have that luxury, the only reason I got into model railroading is because I discovered some of my dad's old HO stuff in the garage.
I do have to say though, that a new video game oftentimes sounds more appealing than model railroad stuff, a $60 video game gives instant satisfaction, and there alot more people my age who would be willing to play video games compared to model railroading.
I went to a trainshow on Sunday and I didn't see anybody my age there, I did see some young kids but there were only there with their dads.
I do have to say though, that a new video game oftentimes sounds more appealing than model railroad stuff, a $60 video game gives instant satisfaction, and there alot more people my age who would be willing to play video games compared to model railroading.
I went to a trainshow on Sunday and I didn't see anybody my age there, I did see some young kids but there were only there with their dads.
Justin Miller
Modeling the Lebanon Industrial Railway (LIRY)
Modeling the Lebanon Industrial Railway (LIRY)