hi all i am here for help with my HO scale trains well as my profile says im still a teen sop i need help woth term what to buy and not what to buy and so onn any pointers i should know
Start with a set As the title says, start with a set. That's how I got started in the hobby. There are many sets on the market from a bunch of brands such as Model Power, LifeLike,, Atlas, Bachmann, and others. I would suggest a set from atlas, even though they are rather costly. This is because they are a higher quality set, with a reliable locomotive, power pack, and track system. If you already have a set, then your next step should be to build a layout. A 4' by 8' layout is best, quite frankly because most plywood is that sized. For more help and tips, go to your local library for Kalmbach books. They have tons of useful information on railroading and operations, and are very common. If you need an example layout and the way that it was built, along with helpful websites, info, tips, and brand recommendations, visit my site at Daves Trains - Home.
Runegod27 - There is a lot of good help available right here on Trainboard and many people on this forum will give you no end of good advice. You might want to help the project by giving a little bit more information; that is 1. How much space do you have available? 2. What type of railroading do you like/want? Would it be mainline running, a country branch line, industrial switching, lots of passenger service? Your choice of what appeals to you will impact the size of your layout and the engines and cars you want and/or buy. 3. Do you have a favorite railroad, perhaps one that runs close by where you live? 4. Do you have a favorite time period? Models are available today that will let you model anything from an 1880's western to a modern cabooseless short line. There may be more items for you to consider. You'll have to identify your favorites. Doing so will allow a lot of people to give you a lot of advice.
