Is model railroading a popular hobby?
Is model railroading a popular hobby? Model railroading — dubbed “the greatest hobby in the world” by its practitioners — may seem like a Cold War-era relic, but it remained steadily popular for years. Now the hobby is 'exploding' thanks to the pandemic.
Do people still collect model trains?
Now, some adults certainly collect toy trains—especially those from their own childhoods. But many adults are so-called model railroaders, faithfully collecting and building scale models of real trains that actually exist—and creating intricate environments for them, known as layouts.
What is the average age of model railroaders?
Average Model Railroader : 52 years old, Makes $150,000 a year, buys every new thing out there, has between 125 to 400 brass locomotives still in boxes, and only knows three model train terms---Kaydee---Big Boy----DCC.
Why is railfanning illegal?
Walking or playing on railroad property is trespassing. It is illegal, very dangerous and poses a serious safety and security risk.