Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Tom Tee posted:
Repeat to your self; "Do not spend any money on RR stuff for at least 6 months". If you do not listen to your self please listen to me. You will regret most everything purchased at the outset of being new into model trains.Visit lots of model RRs, all scales. Ask advice of those who have actually built something. Many forums feature phantom experts. My favorite signature: "I'm not an expert, I just play one on the forum".
This is the best advice I've seen on any forum'...The secret to your future happiness in building your layout is RESEARCH, RESEARCH, AND MORE RESEARCH!!!!!. S scale is a fabulous scale. There are plenty of locos by both MTH and Lionel. Take your time and don't rush. It takes years to build a decent layout.
Here are the basics you need before you spend a penny'..
1 What era, time period, Steam or diesel, transition era modern day etc..
2. What will your RR do, for revenue, oil, coal, mining, freight, passenger svc,ETC, EYC.
3. How prototype will it be. How realistic would you like it'..
$. what is your budget.
As you go you will grow, Additionally, it is to be fun and enjoyable. Start slow and small..
Another great scale and is growing rapidly, is ON30. O scale rolling stock that runs on HO track.
You can create a wonderful fully packed attractive layout with the space you have...in that scale.
When I re-entered the hobby after many years, I just automatically went wit O Gauge. I didn't research, I didn't know about ON 30 and all the other scales that were available. Had I done a little more research, I think I would have gone with S or ON 30....SO we all live and learn'...
So take your time and enjoy yourself while exploring and researching'...And be careful of the PHANTOM EXPERTS'...
Absolutely, positively agree 1000x!!!!
George
