Most hobbies have associated clubs where you can meet other people interested in the same things, and learn more about the hobby. Model railroading is no different. There are hundreds of clubs around the world where model train enthusiasts meet to discuss the hobby and learn from one another.

Some of these clubs even specialize in specific things. Some specialize on prototyping real life railroads, others focus on certain scales, etc. All clubs have one thing in common- their love for model trains and their desire to learn more about it.

Most experienced and inexperienced model railroad enthusiasts will find they will learn a lot by joining a club. Likewise, if you are experienced, newer members would be happy to learn a lot from you.

There are many sources online for model railraods, and many popular railroading clubs, some of which include:

rcsource.hobbypeople.net/link/train001.htm www.tfs.net/~jashaw/rrclubs/clubs.html www.archaeolink.com/model_railroads.htm

Whatever your needs are, you'll be sure to find a club that suits your needs. There are clubs for collecting hard-to-find equipment, setting up trains with your kids, or prototyping real railway lines.

You might want to check with your local club to see is they are expecting to do any upcoming demonstrations. They often will have exhibits at fairs and other events.

By attending an event, you can talk to some of the members in person, and will likely be impressed by what you see at the demonstation!

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