Absolutely she is. She has great taste, an eye for detail and the overall look, isn't afraid to get her hands dirty, and (so far) never asks, "Do you really need that?"

 

Looks you got a really good one, too.

 

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Kay is very supportive and knowledgeable about models in all gauges including live steam (gauge one). Kay has ridden in the cab of the J at mainline speed and also 4501 and 722. We have ridden Southern and NS steam excursions over a 20-year period from 1974-1994.

 

We even own our own depot/home at Bear Creek Junction near Robbinsville, NC on the former Graham County Rail Road.

 

NEVER had to "sneak" trains into our house!

My wife is very supportive of the time and money that I put into the hobby.  She does not actively participate in the hobby.  She has many other activities that keep her busy.

 

Joe

My wife used to attend all the train shows with me including York.  But, now, she doesn't want to hear about them.  She doesn't mind when I go or what I buy but I don't think she will ever attend another one.

 

Rick

My wife Liz, knows more than about Post War Lionel than most anyone we meet.  She even got me into trains many years ago!!!.  There was a time she could not be let loose at York on her own.(spend to much)  Only problem is some of our biggest arguments have been over trains.  She is a Post War Lionel man.  When we started to build our new layout she wanted to stick with Lionel tubular track and switches.  I wanted to move on to Gargraves and Ross.  Which we did.  Well WWIII is still going on over that which was 9 years ago.  Her interest in the layout has waned ever since and is still a source of irritation between us. I like Hi Rail effects especially scenery.  She would rather use painted plywood and thats it.  Oh, well.  We still love each other after 44 years but there have been moments I would rather forget(train disagreements).

 

Paul Edgar

Yes, You are a very lucky man Brian! That was really great that she did all that painting for you.

 

My wife is not actively involved with my hobby, but offers opinions when asked and is totally ok with whatever I want to buy.

I'm speechless!  And for anyone that knows me, that is quite a statement.  When you come out to see us, be sure you bring Elizabeth with you. 

 

Art

That's good stuff......I like it. IMHO: I notice that several forum members consistently post either with mention or photo, train related activities with their respective "other half". I believe it makes the hobby more fun when you can share your passion with someone who truly enjoys it as well.

 

 

Brian, I have a similar picture of my wife on my bench work, only she's holding an ax!  I'm not so lucky, wifey hates trains.

 

Rich

 

My girl has done scenery over the years and when we were initially doing the bench work helped in construction of it until it was finished.

Not at this point.  I think she thinks I'm a little crazy, as my interest in model railroading had lay dormant for years until around Thanksgiving, when that Streamlined Polar Express set rekindled the fire.  She's not un-supportive, though I'm not allowed to buy anything until after my birthday at the end of the month. 

 

I'm hoping I can bring her into the hobby somewhat, but I don't think she'll be on the table painting, etc. anytime soon.   

My wife Tammie is the one whom cannot walk into a train store and come out empty handed!

we share a love of trains as we both grew up with trains close to our childhood homes.

 

ironically she was in Pennsylvania railroad territory , while I was in CNW, Milwaukee road, sooline, Burlington route and northern pacific how's that for a mixed venue!!

 

we enjoy working on layout scenery and hope to get back to it this year last 2 years life got in the way.

 

now she cares not to run the trains but prefers to be awakened by the steam engines with maxed out laboring sounds and whistles blasting away.

 

and best part she is my best friend too!

 

Yup.  All of them,

In some ways.  She takes an interest in projects more than the layout or the trains.  She loves to come up and just watch the trains running.  

YES!

 

She is highly involved in keeping me from it!

 

 

My wife is just starting to get involved. I had her help me with my car card project because her hand writing is so much better than mine. She was kind of getting into it. Yesterday I had her help me with some wiring, by handing me tools and materials. No pics of her working, but she took this one of me.

 

Are Your Wives Involved in Our Hobby?

Yes she is and I wish she wasn't

Scott Smith

Brian, a lot of guys who have to hide trains they purchase will be very jealous of you.  You hit the jackpot.  We all love Elizabeth.  I love seeing partners working together on trains and layouts.  It is great.

I am not lucky with wife when it comes to model trains . 

I did buy her the frosty the snow man set !  She likes that. 

 

At my house , The Dog rules #1 , The Wife #2 & me #3 ! 

 

So long as I pay my half of bills , I can buy what I want ! Trains, Computers, & Cameras ( I seem to be hard on my cameras ) .  

 

note :   My wife is crafty as a rock !

Although my wife has never worked on the layouts, she has always been supportive in other ways, such as making sure I have money for train shows, consulting with my regular dealer to see what she could get me, and offering tools and materials from her craft projects.  She even recently said she's glad I have this hobby.

Not sure how I forgot this, but she makes dinner for my crew and me when they come over to work. Another great supporting role!

My wife is very supportive and is actually disappointed she can't go to York with me in April because of work. She's also very artistic so she's looking forward to helping with scenery. 

You Betcha!

I'm not able to run my trains any more. My wife helps me get around these days. She is the best helper I could ask for. She knows my parts drawers and exactly where every locomotive and piece of rolling stock is located in my storage area. When parts arrive she knows where they belong.

Brian:

 

Julie doesn't really have any interest in the trains however, she will bring lady friends down to the basement from time to time to see my layout.  And more on the periphery of involvement; I belong to an O gauge club and she enjoys attending our club related social gatherings where she can visit with the other "train wives". 

 

Curt

 

P.S.  What is all that white stuff out the window behind Elizabeth?

She is not.  She likes my hobby, thinks the trains and scenery are "cool."  But that's the extent of it.  All in all, when she has free time she'd rather watch the Food Network and bake!   Which is fine with me.  

 

- Mike

Mr.Passenger collector..she looks GREAT.You are a lucky guy.I am lucky also.My wife likes my trains but she doesn't loose any sleep over them.She spends time with me in my train room.She helps me here and there.Sometimes she gets bored when I'm running trains and will read her book.She is just glad to spend time with me no matter what we are doing.Great topic.Nick

My wife loves it (maybe five brothers makes a difference). When we build a structure, I do outside, she handles the interior. Big Boy emphasis... it was in her pile of presents.

 

Her interest makes it a lot more fun. She hasn't learned electricity yet. But she can paint.

Nah, she is just happy that I have not gotten dull and boring like some we know.

Brian,

You are indeed a lucky man. You better be good to her. 

Brian you know my wife. She is much like Elizabeth. 22 years ago we put together the Korber Roundhouse & Lionel factory. Thanks to her patience and many calls by her to Korber for advice, it was completed. Thanks to her it still is standing and in good shape even from being moved from 3 homes.

If my wife wasn't involved, I wouldn't have the trains that I got!!! She is the "financial advisor" for my trains!!!

Her Birthday is in April at the  same time as York.  I asked her what she wanted to do for her birtday and she said go to York!!! She is in charge of the scenry and the train boardis ready. A bottle of wine and watching the trains is her idea of a good time. 

My wife is not actively involved but she does help with scenery.  I have her support which is great so I have no complaints.

-Greg

Kudos to you and your wife!

When it comes to trains they want to re-enact the scene from The Adams Family. I'm with Rich and Scott. 

 

Now if we're talking fishing in the Sierras, that's different.  Her and my daughters will out-fish most fisherman up there.

 

I am blessed.

I am lucky that my wife did most of the scenery on the layout and cooks for the crew when it is our turn to host train running and food.She has also bought some nice trains for me over the years.

Mikey

well after 24 years of marriage my wife said "  the trains go or me." well i am sure going to miss her !   only joking honey!

I've been married to Paula for 12 years and she still likes me! My wife is very supportive of my hobby and now that the layout is 95% complete she really enjoys coming down to the basement and seeing trains on all four loops running. For my Birthday, Valentines day and Christmas, there is often a train item gift for me. She has purchased a laser cut assembled wood coaling tower, laser cut assembled water tank, a Lionel/ MPC era NYC F3 A/A, some 6464 cars and most of the tablework for the layout. In this family, we both buy what we want and there is never an issue. It's almost over, so why not have a good time?

My wife is supportive, but not sharing in toy trains. I envy those whose spouses are into toy trains.

When I was married I could not afford a single train engine. Now that I am divorced I own my house and I own some trains. Now all I need to do is get my butt moving and get my Layout up and running 98% of the bench work is now complete.

 So all of you guys know you all have great wives  & some times I am jellies but then I remember my ex wife and all is better.