Many of us got started with model railroad trains when we received a small set for Christmas. Can you remember the thrill of that discovery, even to this day? Model railroading has been called “The Worlds Greatest Hobby,” though undoubtedly there are others that would argue for candle making.
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Model railroading has become a pastime of hobbyists for a long time. This is a hobby that has been passed on from father to son (and even daughters). While some enthusiasts are content to collect locomotives, if you desire to go beyond that, you will be engaged in designing and building a world (or at least a part of one) of your own making! I dare you to name one other hobby like that!
Crude replica electric trains began to appear in the late 1900s. Modern model railroad trains often are exact likenesses of a ‘prototype’ locomotive or rail car, and layouts often are built to recreate exact locations and/or time periods.
There are many ways to participate. While owning one locomotive qualifies you, many have some sort of layout, even if itÂ’s portable and gets put away when they need the space for something else. Of course others have spent many hours building layouts in basements and attics, filling up the room.
The scale models go from super tiny (“T” scale, which is 1:450) up to 1:4. Live steam powered rideable models are generally 1:8 scale, these run outdoors. ’HO’ scale, at 1:87.1 is the most popular of the scales, offering a balance between size and amount of detail.
Creating layouts can be an art form, some in the hobby have taken years to construct and detail their layout, alternatively, build a simple table, mount your tracks and some kit buildings, and off you go!
Model railroading, and model trains, becomes a fascinating hobby. As you develop your skills and meet new people, a whole new world can open up for you. Keep on playing with trains!
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