This si what other beginner says:
You Have Saved Me Thousands…
“I reside in a more rural area. I don’t have the luxury of numerous hobby shops and such to obtain pieces and trade personal knowledge one on one. Around here you just have seek out the folks and talk to them. I still recall the first time I joined up with your services. I took away a tip on something I had been doing wrong from day one. Thanks for that you have saved me thousands…” -Steven
There Was Information In There That I Had Ignored…“I found the information in “Model Trains for Beginners” to be enormously helpful, even though I’m a bit beyond the beginner stage now. There was information in there that I had ignored, but now I understand. I download most of the instruction information. Wiring is my biggest problem since DCC arrived. My knowledge of making things run electrically is pretty much based on my understanding of magic, so anything I can get my hands on that makes the inexplicable explicable is much appreciated…”
-Martha
Recommended For Anyone…“Model Trains for Beginners is an excellent introduction to the hobby and in addition provides tips for the next level as well. Recommended for anyone contemplating starting a layout for themselves or for their kids….” -Edo
The Tips You Provide Have Really Helped Me…“I cant tell you how much I enjoyed your tips. I’ve only been modeling for a little over a year and the tips you provide have really helped me to enjoy my layout even more! Keep up the good work…” -Mark
I Was Able To Quickly Get Up To Speed…“I (we with my two boys) have started our adventure as of 6 months ago and they both count the days of the week waiting for the weekend to go and do “our” thing. Thanks to you, your staff, your site and books, I was able to quickly get up to speed on the latest technologies and techniques without spending days if not weeks on the web to look for it (and most likely not finding all that you have provided). I was pleasantly surprised to find that this hobby is still so active since I have not touched my boxes of trains since packing up the layout my father did with me in 1975. I can only imagine the hours needed to keep up with all of what you are doing and I salute you in your mission. My two boys are saved from the video game frenzy for now but its up to the parents and grandparents of this generation to help the next generation. You help us do what we can do better and we all have fun and at the same time educate our children…” -Tom
I Found The Information Very Easy To Follow…“I am nearly 65 and have just started model railroad as a hobby and it was your ebooks that got me interested and started. I found them very easy to follow and plenty of examples on how to tackle different projects. I am sure there are more like me that are never too old to learn something new…” -Ray
This Information Has Been So Helpful To Me As a Beginner…“This information has been so helpful to me as a beginner. The videos are especially informative, as I live in the UK and only one model shop locally, it’s good to follow your instructions for scenery etc. I wish now I had ventured into DCC but at the time it looked a bit much for a beginner like me. Keep up the good work…” -Murray
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I Have Learned More Than I Could Have Ever Learned or Found On My Own…“I am extremely happy with the services provided. I purchased the electronic version of your book, and found many useful ideas. I am currently in the process of “starting over” as I had trains as a child and just before I retired my wife bought me a cheap set for Christmas in O scale. I have since moved, and in the process of putting together a train room with a “newly” purchased HO scale. As I progress through this process I will be keeping track of my expenses and taking pictures. I have learned more by watching the videos, reading the posts, than I could have ever learned or found on my own. Keep up the good work, I still need your help. I hope to have my room up and running (it will never be finished) by summer for when my grandkids come down as they loved to play with the little bit I had setup in the garage this past year…” -Preston
This Information Is Very, Very Helpful…“This information is very, very helpful. It has it’s own file in our computer, other sites we pick only a few items to keep, we have all your ebooks. I say we because my wife and I have been in this hobby since 1973. She likes N and Z, While I like HO and O. Some day we want to build a Garden Railroad in our back yard, we have lots of room for it. But, being on a fixed income it takes time to get things in place. Keep up the GOOD work…” -Paul
Your Publications Are Costed Appropriately…“My engagement with model railroading will resume (from childhood days) once I retire within the next 3-5 years. You and your team bring an excitement to model railroading through what I believe to be a unique approach. It goes something like this 1) You are connecting through the internet. This is the common medium that we can all relate to during these times in our collective lives. 2) You present us with beautiful, operating railroad scenes which serve to capture our imaginations in the “art-of-the-possible”. Scenes that we all would like to achieve. 3) You then drill down into specific techniques and technologies that allow us to gain knowledge. This inspires innovation and creativity. These are two human instinctive needs we all have. 4) Finally, your publications are costed appropriately and contain the right levels of insight, knowledge and setting of expectations. You are unselfish in sharing the knowledge of others. Thank you for all you do in perpetuating the world of model railroading…” -Jeff
Thousands of People Would be Struggling…“Heaps of Thanks to you for what you are providing. You have opened a door to thousands of people who would be struggling through books and other sources to find the information you are providing…” -Tom
I Am Always Looking Out For New Ideas…“I find this a very good source of information and I it inspires people to enjoy this hobby. I, myself, am always looking out for new ideas on how to make the most of my modelling skills and I’m not too proud to say that I try other peoples methods of doing things to see if it fits in and adds to my skills of which I have had many years of experience. Keep up the good work and inspiration for model railway enthusiasts, wherever or however they are…” -Andrew
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The Helpful Hints For Creating Scenery Have Given Me Several Ideas…“I started about 4 years ago to build the track plan that I had always wanted since childhood. Because other household expenses came first, my budget for buying train stuff came last. I started out laying track with NO clue as to what I was going to do for scenery other than tunnels at one end of the layout. I have finished laying track and tweaking it so derailments are now caused by small details to be taken care of with some of the rolling stock and some of the engines. Now the real fun begins. Trying to figure out what to do for scenery and layout theme for a small town, industry, etc. This is where your help has been appreciated. The helpful hints for creating scenery and the pictures that are posted have given me several ideas that I intend to try to create. I read every bit of information and watch the videos to help with ideas…” -Norm
A Tremendous Help In Giving Me Ideas…“Thanks for the information you keep sending. I find the articles and the ebooks you offer a tremendous help in giving me ideas for layouts, structures, scenery, dioramas and even just basic information like wiring and layouts…” -Frank
I’ve Been Out of The Hobby For 20 Years & This Was Great…“You are doing a great service to the beginner in the hobby, those coming back into it, and those who have many years into it. Keep up the great work. I am one who has been out of it for 20 years…” -Paul
Magazines Don’t Deliver the Information You Do…“I really do enjoy your articles and information for beginners. Like one of your other members I just retired, but will remain working for financial reasons, and this will slow down my modeling plans. In the past I was buying magazines from the book store on model RR, but they did not deliver the information you do. Your articles on scratch building are very interesting to me…” -Tony
The New Products Tips Are Informative & Valuable…“I enjoyed the tips for scenery and improving a layout in general; these usually can be applied to any size railroad in any gauge. I enjoy the layout videos and the “how to” videos. The new products tips are also informative and valuable. You are doing a good job and providing a valuable service… especially for new and inexperienced model railroaders…” -Gary
You Have Inspired Me & Got Me Going In The Hobby Again…“I have just restarted my interest in model railroading as a hobby again this year and what you have provided in the way of video access, on-line books, forums, and articles in your newsletters has been of much help to me. Having spent much time this year (and cash), I do have an operational layout now with scenery and detailed control wiring. You have inspired me and got me going in the hobby again, keep up the good work – I look forward to more…” -Les
This Has Given Me a Great Insight Into The Hobby…“I am just starting up the hobby after *** years, retiring last March. I have 3 grandchildren, all boys. They are absolutely thrilled with what I have done so far. I have received lots of tips from your information. I read your emails everyday and must say have received a lot of help from them. I also like what your photographs of other layouts show, portraying what other’s ideas are. This has given me a great insight into the hobby after so many years away from it. Many many thanks for all you do for us out here, I appreciate it…” -Richard
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With All My Experience I Still Found The Information Very Helpful…“I like the ebooks and all the tips. I’m not new to the game of building model railways but the ebooks are still very helpful. Keep up the good work…” -Steve
Plenty of Modelling Tips Which Save Time, Money & Heartache…“I personally love the how to do videos, as I find them easier to follow than Instructions in manuals. I’ve picked up plenty of modelling tips, which can save time, money and heartache…” -Dave
I Was Going To Trash or Give Away The Entire Mess, Then I Stumbled Upon Your Website…“I have been collecting and building model trains and structures for 50 years and had always planned to make a layout. Between marriage, kids, careers, wars and finally age, I was at the point that I was going to trash or give away the entire mess. Then I stumbled upon your web site and am now in the process of FINALLY starting to put it all together. I had been searching this area for others interested in model railroading without success but thanks to the forum a stranger (now a friend) put me in contact with a club in my area. I attended my first meeting Tuesday past and it further encourage me to complete my mission. But needless to say, without all the information I have received through your hard work, I would still be sitting idle with nothing but thoughts in my head…” -Herman
It Has Cleared Up Many Questions I Have Been Wrestling With…“My layout is now in the planing stage and I am still in the process of updating my rolling stock. I have found your input invaluable. It has cleared up many questions I have been wrestling with and has given me insight in to what type of layout I want. It has also been very helpful seeing what others are doing. Keep up the good work…” -Larry
It Is An Excellent Reference Manual…“I enjoyed Model Trains for Beginners, it is an excellent reference manual. I really look forward to the weekly newsletters, see other layouts and gaining ideas. The how to video’s are my favorite as it is something you can relate to and try the techniques…” -Tom
I Made About Every Mistake That I Could Have…“A few years ago I tried to start a small HO gauge layout and become discouraged very quickly. I decided a few weeks ago to give it another try. I started to do a little research and found your link. I have been reading and listening to what you have to say and found that I made about every mistake that I could have. Bottom line is I have found your articles very helpful and as a beginner I think everything in your articles are perfect, and very informative. Thank you for all your hard work and the time spent…” -Ed
A Better Alternative To Video Games And Television…“My interest in model railroading has resurfaced just recently when I became a grandfather. I wanted to have something to do with my grandson that would inspire him, develop a since of creativity, imagination and a kind of hands-on skill set that didn’t involve video games and television…” -Doug
The Tips on Acquiring New & Used Merchandise is Good…“I bought your ebook Model Trains For Beginners and I learned quite a bit from it, even though I have been at this hobby for many years. I think it is an excellent tool for anyone who wants to try model railroading, also the tips on acquiring new and used merchandise is good…” -John
Your Content Caters For The Young & Old, Novice & The Experienced…“I only got into model trains 3 months ago because of my grand children. I wanted a train layout that was much more than a train simply going round in a circle. Your publication and emails, with your tips and videos gave me the confidence to be adventurous and design a layout that is more interesting. I reckon that your content caters for the young and old, novice and the experienced. Keep up the good work…” -Jim
You Are All Out There & Willing To Help…“On more than one occasion I have been tearing my hair out (the little I have left) but your information brings simple answers to so many problems. I think it is the knowledge that others have had these problems, so therefore I am not alone. You are all out there and willing to help if I ask for it. Most times a little diligent searching on your tips and I can find the answers. Please keep up the great work you do…” -D.W
We Appreciate All Of the Help…“I’m looking forward to many years with my grandson as we build our own miniature world of railroads, landscaping and buildings and we appreciate any and all of the help we can get….” -Ian
I Always Wanted To Design And Build My Own Railroad…“I have always been amazed and impressed with the craftsmanship and detail other model railroaders have devoted into their hobby, as a somewhat creative person myself, I have always wanted to design and build my own HO scale railroad…” -Oliver
You Can Put As Much Or As Little As You Can Afford Into It…“At this time I have just begun doing the research, on line and with a couple of our local hobby retailers, asking some of the basic questions around scale, track type, controllers, and most importantly cost. In today’s economy I need to be smart about my spending, and to be honest it appears that in the world of model railroading you can put as much, or as little as you can afford into it, and still get a great deal of satisfaction from the experience…” -Wes
You Got Me To A Point Where I’m Looking At Building A Model Railroad…“I have been a Signal Maintainer for some 20 years and I’ve seen enough railroad material and places at all times of the year day and night. I’ve seen enough that I swore to myself that I wouldn’t even come close to doing anything like this for a hobby. I worked so much I hated it. I thought I would never in a million years be saying this or even coming close to a website like this. When I was working I’d see these guys with their little train hats on sitting next to the railroad yard with their radios and I thought they were looney. Crazy wanna be’s that had a nastalgic sort of euphoric type idea about how glamorous it was to work for the railroad. I said to myself… If they only knew how you are really treated and how hard the work really was that building a layout in their basement would be the last thing they would be doing. I never thought I would even be thinking about building my own railroad, but here I am. I know I’m onto something but I kind of like it. It’s wild, it kind of gets into your blood and I have to contribute that to you Dan. Your newsletters and even the pay portion got me to a point where I’m looking at building a railroad… You convinced me and I wouldn’t be writing this if it wasn’t for you. You made a cynical railroad maintainer into a believer. I know I have a lot of work ahead but I think its actually going to be fun… I’m disabled now and way more time than money and now I can design anything I want. I can make a common sense railroad instead of a backwards thrown together one. With your help and tips it makes what may seem tedious and boring actually fun and exciting. Thank you…” -Tim
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