| Most hobbies have clubs linked to them so people can | | | | Their one common interest is a love of modeling and |
| share viewpoints and sharing that knowledge leads to | | | | wanting to share and improve the hobby by sharing |
| more successful ventures. If we all had to reinvent the | | | | their knowledge and information with other members. |
| wheel each time we needed to drive, we wouldn't get | | | | Finding a club where you can share what you find and |
| very far, would we? | | | | learn from others is not just a good idea but |
| Model railroading is no different. With hundreds or even | | | | necessary. |
| thousands of clubs worldwide, it is no longer an | | | | After all, Rome was not built in a day by just one |
| obscure hobby. | | | | engineer! |
| For example, clubs such as the LCCA (the Lionel | | | | If your interest involves prototyping real-world scenes, |
| Collectors Club of America), which was formed in | | | | or you want to collect obscure equipment from times |
| 1970, supplies their members with the means and | | | | gone by or you just have a fascination for trains in |
| ways to discuss and share their love of their hobby | | | | general, there is a club out there for you. |
| that might not otherwise happen. | | | | Take some time and find one that suits you. You'll be |
| There are many different types of clubs out there as | | | | glad you did. You can learn so much more by sharing |
| well. On for example, there are over 150 clubs | | | | what you love with others and let others share with |
| benefiting an array of modelers worldwide-each with a | | | | you. |
| different focus or specialty. | | | | |