Then our house would be the least freaky place on earth. My 5 year old loves trains and I am sorry to admit we are spoiling him. Just got another HO gauge train last night. Going to Lowes to get board to put it on. I have to admit that I like them too. Never had one as a kid. My parents thought it was too macho for a girl. More confessions, when he is at school I play with them. (Shhhh don't tell anyone) ;-)
That must be tough to admit in a world where the freakier the better - but I'm damn proud of you and yours. Keep up the good work raising real kids. ;-)
Here are some useful linguistic tips which will stand you in good stead if you get caught:
1. They're not "toy trains." They're scale model trains.
2. It's not a "toy train layout." It's a scale model rail system.
3. You never "play with your toy trains." You operate your scale model rail system.
4. "Engine" --> locomotive.
5. "Switch" --> turnout.
--From Sid W Sodnagel's Rules of the Scale Road.