Hello, hobby

I found the article "You Can Make Millions From Your Hobby (Fun Money)" in the April issue very interesting. My husband and I were able to turn our hobby into our business about five years ago. The best part is, we enjoy our work every day, and we are literally able to take our children to work with us.

Almost by accident, we started publishing a magazine called the Grand Scales Quarterly (www.grandscales. com), which reports on Grand Scale (or riding) railways around the world. We have also purchased a second magazine, the 7+RAILROADER (www. 7plusrailroader.com). We have also produced two videos dedicated to this niche, with more to come.

One of the most appealing aspects of our business is the annual tour we host. In 2002, we took U.S. rail fans on a 10-day tour of the Grand Scale railways in the United Kingdom. What a wonderful time we had! This October, we will also be hosting our second Grand Scale Convention. The convention is a great way for people interested in the hobby to meet and visit with others. We have vendors and guest speakers available. Everyone has a great time in a relaxed atmosphere. And everyone gets to play trains.

So yes, one can make a living with their hobby. And, like us, you can make wonderful friends and have a great time. Plus, with our business, we spend much more time with our children, and they are literally seeing the world with us. All in all, a great way of life. I would recommend it to anyone!

SUSAN ROBINSON

Marketing director/Associate editor

Robinson & Associates

Red Bluff, California

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