Reply to "How about bigger than G scale in the back yard, a new beginning"

The signal cost me $900, just that came out of my bonus check.  I will put some of that back when I get my full size crossing signal sold.  The little diesel we got a month ago. I will be making monthly payments on the loan to the bank for the next couple years.  Once you get past the cost of the engine track and couple cars, the rest is just upkeep.  Now if you want a live steamer or a big 6 axle road diesel, it can get quite salty.  I really want a MTC G12 streamliner, but those are very expensive to purchase, even in ratty condition.   If the signal was an original one from the late 40's or early 1950's it would have been much more expensive and also much heavier.  The reproduction is light enough that I can carry it around with one hand.