Anyone love model railways and railways?
I have been in the hobby ever since I can remember from a toddler with plastic trains and track to an adult where I now make my own items.
I do not know what life would be like without planning my next model railway related project. I have tried various scales and gauges in the past and still have a lot of 00 left, but my real love is in 0-16.5 which is otherwize known as 7mm narrow gauge (Also known as 0e and 0n30 depending where you live). It is just the ideal scale and gauge for scratchbuilding. I also kit build. I have my own style so some purists may not find it to their liking, but it suits me, and I don't want to copy others for the sake if samenessness. I am different and this reflects in my models I build. I also like simple kits from the likes of Smallbrook Studio, Peco and others.
Part of the fun of the hobby is in making things myself. I fear this is sadly lacking in todays commercialized world, but I do believe that in future years home made models are set to make a comeback, and I have had thoughts to write a book to encourage others down similar lines.
Model railways can be an expensive hobby, but the move to 7mm narrow gauge and scratchbuilding means that it needn't cost a fortune. As long as one has a few tools and basic equipment to start, it isn't that complicated. I can make a waggon for not that much more then the cost of its wheels as I usually use scraps and various bits and pieces. It is quite surprizing what can be made with a little thought and patience!
Anyone else into model railways?
