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A Train Set is More Than Just a Toy

Young and old alike can enjoy building model railways. Building and operating model railways is one of those fantastic hobbies that can be enjoyed by parents and children alike.

Hornby railways have been with us since the end of the first World War. This early guage ’0′ model was originally powered with a powerful wind up clockwork motor. Hornby soon introduced an electric model that required a mains supply of 100 to 250 volts. By 1929 Hornby had developed a much safer system running on a safe potential of only 6 volts.

Hornby train sets suit every level of interest, from beginner to enthusiast. Building a railway system with your children is a great way to interact with them. It can stimulate communication, it can help develop cooperation and aid education. When parents play with their children they reinforce the parent-child bonds.

A model railway will provide hours of fun and lots of stimulation for creative play. Its great to encourage children to make up stories about the trains and people who might be using the system. Adding a few accessories like trackside buildings, trees and people can really bring the whole system alive.

All children need to play, its an essential part of the natural learning process. Parents playing with their children is particularly beneficial. Playing with your children is one of the best ways to learn about them. There is much that you will learn about your child including what interests them and what they are good at. Encouraging your child to make up stories that involve their model railway system is a great way to stimulate their creativity. Observing your child while they play is also an excellent way to see how your child is developing.

Building a railway system with my father is one of my personal lasting memories. My fathers enthusiasm for the train system was infectious. He and I would make up elaborate stories involving the people around the track, the stations and the trains.

So if you are looking for a way to interact with your young children I suggest that you consider a little train set.

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