some of my avocations My favorite avocation is my modell railway layout. In the size of HO I have build and still building a very big set for private use. There is no real pattern. Only the fun building landmarks, tracks, cities etc. is important for me. That you can see how it looks like here are a few pictures.  But I am also interestet in the real railway engines and surroundings. History is an another avocation of me. I read historybooks an I prefer german history of the 20th century. American History, too. My number one history subject is the history of the former Kurpfalz area.  Thats why I guide private groups to Heidelberg / Mannheim for a sightseeing tour.  If you are interested please send me an email (see Home Button). * click on the image to enlarge