I just found out from another thread that the legendary V&O (Virginian and Ohio) that was built by Allen McClelland is no more. On this month's Scotty Mason podcast he interviews Tony Koester and Tony says that Allen and his wife have bought a smaller home in a retirement community and are moving. As one poster put it, "It is more than just losing a layout - it is a realization that another generation of model railroaders is reaching their golden years."
Which got me wondering: Where is the next generation of great, young model railroaders?
The Baby Boomers, many of whom grew up with model trains, were born between 1946 and 1964, which means that the youngest of us are in our mid-forties.
I can't remember the last time I saw a featured layout in MR or RMC that was built by someone of the next generation. (Doesn't mean it isn't happening - I just don't remember seeing them.)
Which got me wondering: Where is the next generation of great, young model railroaders?
The Baby Boomers, many of whom grew up with model trains, were born between 1946 and 1964, which means that the youngest of us are in our mid-forties.
I can't remember the last time I saw a featured layout in MR or RMC that was built by someone of the next generation. (Doesn't mean it isn't happening - I just don't remember seeing them.)