I don't think you can pass down something like a love for trains. There are lots of people that see my layout and they always look amazed, but its not like they want to join the hobby all of a sudden. When I was a kid hobbies were what you did. I loved so many things and did them all. I would go from hobby to hobby. Model building, Estes Model Rockets, Model Trains, Developing Film and Photos in my own darkroom, Electronics building kits (remember Heath Kits), woodworking, cars, etc. I also fell in love with video games (Atari 2600, Nintendo). Now I am into building a massive Smart Home. It's more a persons interests than trying to pass something down to the next generation. Initially when anyone sees the train layout they are interested/curious. But if you aren't into model building, electrics, the locomotive industry, etc. it will wear off fast. But don't worry, there will still be kids interested in those things. It's just that they have more things today to entertain them and lets face it, the cost of the hobby today can be a huge turn off.
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