i realize that alot of people i know that are model railroaders are in their 30’s and up… (no offense guys)[:)] i think that us younger ones get alot of information from you guys so for that im grateful, but i know very few model railroaders that are my age, so is there any other modelers in their teens out there?
Jesse Robertson, 19, Swan Lake, NY. I don’t have my own layout but I belong to a club in Liberty NY about 15 minutes from where I live. You’re certainly right I do learn a lot from the more mature members of this forum.
Jesse
Scott Bowman, 16, Boonsboro, Maryland.
I’ve been obsessed wtih trains pretty much all of my life. It was born in my blood. My first words were “Choo choo.” I am an N scaler; don’t have a layout just yet, but I hope to change that within the next year.[8D]
i have a layout of my own and im joe moenigmann 16 in st louis… its only a 5x8 but it gets the job done and gets me working… haha
Hi, matthew hicks, 15, and I would have yahooed you already, but it says my zip code is invalid, so I can’t join!
Matthew
P.S. Get MSN messenger!
Josh , 13. i am working on biulding a small 4’ by 8’ layout with my dad. i got my dad into the hobby. I like it more than he does. Im not a very good model railroader but i am one. I am also pretty new at the hobby. Iv only been in it for about a year now. I cant work on my layout alot bacause i have to all my homework. i have alot of home work.Im usally doing homework during the week and during the weekend.
hello! Yoshi (not given my real name-but Yoshi sums up who i am), 13, Massachusetts, near Boston. Still at the 4x8 stage, in HO, but hopin to expand.
Check out the link to ntres in my sig, and i’ve already put you on my AIM buddy list
Jonathon, 15, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Currently starting construction on a 4x8 in my basement. Modeling CSX, Conrail, Norfolk Southern and Canadain Pacific.[:)]
Stephen 14 Working on a 9X9 layout
Chris, 14- teen model railroader right here!!! I model primarily the modern Union Pacific, Montana Rail Link and Burlington Northern. I enjoy weathering and building freight cars, and with the help of a friend will be painting my first loco very soon. I have just started scenery on my layout!!!
I am also a railfan/ railroad photographer…
Been into to trains my WHOLE life… and I will be for the rest of my life…
Since were takling about teens, on the trains.com forums I started a teen railfan forum, a place for teens to talk trains!!! All teens are welcome / encouraged to stop in!!!
its awesome to know there are others besides me, i mean i have a few at my school but none of them are serious, thye just screw around. but im glad we all can get in touch…its pretty cool, ive been modeling for awhile, and don’t worry if ur not that good, thats what we got the more mature people to teach us more…its a great teach and learn hobby.
Noah Here, 14 from Reedsburg WI
Being a longstanding member of this forum, I can tell you that there are quite a few Teen modelers on here. Many stay in the wood work more, so to speak, and others, like Scott, Yoshi, Matthew, Jonathon, Chris and myself are more well known around the community.
I agree entirely, the knowledge I have gained from this forum is far to much to mention.
It really is a great place!!!
Noah
Matt, 14 Redding, California
I have been obsessed with trains since I was 2. Almost finished with a HO 4x8, helping my younger brother (11) build a 4x5 N scale, My garden railroad, building a 7 1/2" gauge speeder, helping a friend build a 7 1/2" gauge railroad, and volunteer on two 15" gauge railroads, one public (www.onprailroad.5u.com) and one private (www.dochemp.com/bigtrains.html)
My train hobby is out of control and I like it that way!
Hi guys, Sorry I’m not a teenager but I’m just glad to see you talking to each other. i started at 12 and now I’m 42, got my son started at 7 or 8 and he’s 19 now still rollin. Good luck it’s a great hobby.
Yeah, there are tons of us, and you’re lucky to have people who enjoy trains at your school. We have 2000 people at ours, and 2 people like trains. Me, and another guy. The main differences between us are:
People don’t call him 'Trainboy" in the hall
He is popular
he will have a girlfriend before he leaves school
Matthew
Yeah, I had better be well known! I work my butt off around this place![:D] I’m glad that someone acknowledges that I’m around here.[^]
I’m joking, I’m joking.[:o)] Don’t want to ruin my image.[8]
Victor, 17, and working on an 8’ x 16’ by myself. Going pretty well.
ICMR
Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]
Joe, 17, Long Island NY. And dispite my name, I am not stuck arm chairing anymore.
ahh its cool, my name is joe too and i don’t do that
Congratulations to all the teen modelers here on the forum. There are probably many more who haven’t identified themselves yet.
Glad you participate on this forum (and others, apparently!). You may be asking a lot of questions now, but YOU will be the ones to answer the questions in the future! And it will be a great future for model railroading with more guys like you.
Darrell, the oldest 57-yr old teenager in the world, once more quiet…for now