There is no need for me to recruit kids or adults to get into trains. If they like them they like them if not, oh well.
My parents got me involved trains, I just like them. My Parents got my brother and myself a train for Christmas many years ago and we both continued when we became adults.
This kind of thread pops up every so often bemoaning the fact that we need younger people in the hobby. I really don't care if they do become involved, great if they do but I'm still playing with my trains either way.
You can't force people to like something, yes even trains.
Dave