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Do you want to model 2-rail or 3-rail? This would be my 1st question to answer.

Do you want to model scale trains or toy trains?

Do you want to run using a (1) command control system or (2) Conventional AC power?

How much room do you have, in other words...What's your minimum radius going to be? 2-rail track comes according to radius (72" radius is 72" radius), 3-rail comes according to diameter (072 is 36" radius)

You have a variety of manufacturers to choose from:

Lionel

MTH

Atlas

Weaver

3rd Rail/Sunset/Golden Gate Depot

Williams By Bachmann

(there's a few other makers of engines and rolling stock, but these are the big guys)

And can spend as little as $10 for a well used engine or $5000 plus for a brass scale model.

Take your time to decide, there's more than one way to go about this.

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