Contributed by Bill Murphy
Most hobbies have clubs associated with them, in part because as humans we like to share and gain insight into our viewpoints as compared to others but also because shared or pooled knowledge leads to more successful ventures. After all if everyone had to recreate the wheel every time they wanted to drive we wouldnt get very far!
Model railroading is no different in this aspect. With hundred or possibly even thousands of clubs across the world model railroading is far from an obscure or fringe group of hobbyists.
For instance, clubs such as the LCCA (the Lionel international club) - formed in 1970 - provide their members with resources and forums to discuss and share their love of this wonderful hobby that might otherwise be difficult to achieve.
There are many different club types out there too: almost more then there are scales! One link on Railserve.com for instance shows over 150 clubs servicing a variety of modelers across the world -- each with a different focus or specialty.
One thing they all have in common however is a love of modeling, and the desire to share and improve the state of the hobby by sharing knowledge and information with their members. If you are serious about modeling then finding a club where you can share your findings and learn about what others have accomplished is not only a good idea, its a necessity.
After all, Rome wasn't built in a day and most certainly not by one single engineer!
No matter what your interest - prototyping real-world scenes, collecting antique train equipment or just a general interest in all aspects of the hobby, you'll be able to find a club that focuses on the same thing.
You'll be glad you took the time to connect with them. There's nothing wrong with working on your own, but sharing your skills with others while learning from them at the same time is a lot more satisfying.
Are you looking for ideas for your (http://www.themodelrailroader.com) model train layouts? Learn how to make your own scenery, build train tables and more at (http://www.themodelrailroader.com) The Model Railroader website. Get a free copy of "Model Railroad Design Secrets" at www.TheModelRailroader.com
Most hobbies have clubs associated with them, in part because as humans we like to share and gain insight into our viewpoints as compared to others but also because shared or pooled knowledge leads to more successful ventures. After all if everyone had to recreate the wheel every time they wanted to drive we wouldnt get very far!
Model railroading is no different in this aspect. With hundred or possibly even thousands of clubs across the world model railroading is far from an obscure or fringe group of hobbyists.
For instance, clubs such as the LCCA (the Lionel international club) - formed in 1970 - provide their members with resources and forums to discuss and share their love of this wonderful hobby that might otherwise be difficult to achieve.
There are many different club types out there too: almost more then there are scales! One link on Railserve.com for instance shows over 150 clubs servicing a variety of modelers across the world -- each with a different focus or specialty.
One thing they all have in common however is a love of modeling, and the desire to share and improve the state of the hobby by sharing knowledge and information with their members. If you are serious about modeling then finding a club where you can share your findings and learn about what others have accomplished is not only a good idea, its a necessity.
After all, Rome wasn't built in a day and most certainly not by one single engineer!
No matter what your interest - prototyping real-world scenes, collecting antique train equipment or just a general interest in all aspects of the hobby, you'll be able to find a club that focuses on the same thing.
You'll be glad you took the time to connect with them. There's nothing wrong with working on your own, but sharing your skills with others while learning from them at the same time is a lot more satisfying.
Are you looking for ideas for your (http://www.themodelrailroader.com) model train layouts? Learn how to make your own scenery, build train tables and more at (http://www.themodelrailroader.com) The Model Railroader website. Get a free copy of "Model Railroad Design Secrets" at www.TheModelRailroader.com
Model Railroading is one of the most creative hobbies!
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