Belmondo wrote in post #12399997
Model railroading really is a social hobby, and many (if not most) model railroaders belong to clubs. It affords them the opportunity to be involved in a major model railroad, usually more than could be done by any individual at home.
The other part of it is just sitting around, shooting the breeze about this and that. Put two model railroaders in a room together, and they will talk for hours about nothing but trains. (not much fun for wives)
Model railroading really is a social hobby, and many (if not most) model railroaders belong to clubs. It affords them the opportunity to be involved in a major model railroad, usually more than could be done by any individual at home.
The other part of it is just sitting around, shooting the breeze about this and that. Put two model railroaders in a room together, and they will talk for hours about nothing but trains. (not much fun for wives)
Heh! Talk about social hobbies, it reminds me of the years when I and my at then family of wife and three kids lived in Seattle -- we had a nice big spacious house -- a nice big garage, too, but I ran part of my business out of that so it wasn't living space. But for our big family room I decided on a nice ping pong table. I and a bunch of friends spent a lot of time together (they worked for me so were around most of the day) and we had lively ping-pong tournaments pretty often -- they were fun!
And then, for evening activities we'd often end up at another friend's house, who had a nice good quality pool table in his finished basement, so more hours of fun and games! A good time was had!
That wasn't clear enough?? Should I REALLY tell you how I REALLY feel?? 
Pastor of my church also has a basement that is dedicated to his set up.
