I got to have some fun this past Thur 1/26 at my son's school. The elementry school asks for people to come in and show their hobby to the students. I took some trains and books for them to see.
For equipment I had some G and HO running on a circle of track. I also took a Nscale layout that is under construction. All the track has not been basllasted and there is a tunnel under construction as well as more secenery work. I thought it would be good for them to see all the things that can be done. The N track was complete. I stayed up late the night before tweaking and making sure the trains would run. They did great that night of course but did not function 100% after getting to school.
The kids had lots of good questions, enjpyed the running trains, and even looked through some of the reading material I brought along. I was surprised though that the older students had a hard time keeping their hands off the trains. I expected it from the kindergraten and first grade classes. The thrid graders and up though tested my paitence at times. Even after being asked by myself and a teacher, the fingers kept flying.
All in all it was a good experience amd I believe I will do it again next year. This was the third year the school had this program and my first attending.
For equipment I had some G and HO running on a circle of track. I also took a Nscale layout that is under construction. All the track has not been basllasted and there is a tunnel under construction as well as more secenery work. I thought it would be good for them to see all the things that can be done. The N track was complete. I stayed up late the night before tweaking and making sure the trains would run. They did great that night of course but did not function 100% after getting to school.
The kids had lots of good questions, enjpyed the running trains, and even looked through some of the reading material I brought along. I was surprised though that the older students had a hard time keeping their hands off the trains. I expected it from the kindergraten and first grade classes. The thrid graders and up though tested my paitence at times. Even after being asked by myself and a teacher, the fingers kept flying.
All in all it was a good experience amd I believe I will do it again next year. This was the third year the school had this program and my first attending.
