Pro tip: Pulled my old model train set from storage and got two strong opinions

My kids found my HO scale trains in a box and we set it up last weekend. I still think watching the little locomotives chug around the tracks is pretty cool and relaxing. But my teenager says it's boring compared to video games and that nothing really happens. It made me wonder if the hands-on, build-it-yourself fun of older toys is lost now. On the other hand, maybe some toys just don't keep up with faster-paced entertainment. What do you all think, do classic hobby toys like this still hold your interest, or do they feel dated?

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kevin17915h ago

My son loved my old trains once I tied them to racing games.

jones.blake18h ago

Actually, model trains have a charm that video games can't match. There's something real about setting up the tracks and watching the trains run. It's slower than video games, but that lets you slow down and focus. I find it more fun to build something with my hands than just pressing buttons. Your teen might enjoy it more once they see the detail involved.