That's why I do what I do. I'd definitely say a majority of the wonderful people & fellow modelers who've found me are exactly this younger demographic.
I want to meet people where their at with interest and skill level, and nurture their specific interest/hyperfixation so THEY can cultivate joy!
I want to meet people where their at with interest and skill level, and nurture their specific interest/hyperfixation so THEY can cultivate joy!
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Jimgress
My third rail in #modelrailroading is the weird hypocritical gatekeeping that happens 99% by old boomer dudes who complain that nobody under 40 is interested in their hobby, but proceed to alienate every other demographic imaginable with their unsolicited opinions and pedantic BS. Can't stand it.
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That's what's important, reigniting that joy. We all crave it, and few hobbies interweave well over a dozen different types of research, and practical art skills.
The key is being inspired! Eventually you'll build something to be proud of.
Told "I'm too young" or "That wasn't how it was done"
Mate, I'm 17, and I just wanted to run a genisis with heavyweights bc it looks very nice
There's plenty of younger people, but we can always have more
And women/left/queer/BIPOC people, too 😁
…Though I haven’t been to a club layout with my own trains yet.