Young and old alike can enjoy building model railways. Both parents and children can get a lot out of building and operating model rail systems.
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. These were soon replaced with an Electric model that required a high mains voltage of 100 to 250 volts. Hornby subsequently developed a far safer system that used a potential of only 6 volts.
There is a Hornby model train set for every level, from beginner to rail enthusiast. Building a railway system with your children is a great way to interact with them. It will provide stimulus for communication, promote cooperation and will be an effective aid to education. When parents play with their children they reinforce the parent-child bonds.
Once built a model railway provides a fantastic stimulus for creative play. Children can imagine all sorts of stories unfolding around the railway system. Add a few trackside accessories like model people and buildings and you can really bring the train system alive.
All children need to play, its an essential part of the natural learning process. When parents play with their children it is particularly good for developing bonds. By playing with your children you will learn a whole lot 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. It’s also an excellent way to see how your child is developing.
I recall the fun I had building a model rail system with my father. He clearly enjoyed the process of setting up the track and getting the system working and his enthusiasm 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.
Tags: child development, model railways, model trains, Parenting