Hi all! I'm posting on behalf of my inlaws which are trying to buy a model train set. We don't know much and wanted to get some good inputs from here. Wanted to go HO scale since it's most popular. The long term plan is just to have a small set, so no big future plans to go all out or anything .. just need a nice small train set. Some details on what I'm looking for: Budget so far is $200-ish for the whole set. (for now) Wanted to see if there are any HO scale locomotives which are mostly made out of metal or have a metal shell. Passenger cars are preferred vs freight. Just a small oval track is fine. Probably with such low budget it won't be a DCC set. Any input on brands, places to buy, etc ? Thanks guys! I live in Austin, TX.
If you are new to the hobby, I have a few suggestions. 1. A metal-shelled loco doesnt mean it is a quality item.....in fact, it usually means the opposite (in your price range). 2. Have you considered N scale? 3. Why not give quality a chance? Here is what I suggest.... woo woo woo - KATO N 1060015 Amtrak P42 Superliner Starter Set It is a Kato train set in your price range. It is also a QUALITY item. The track it comes with can be set up and torn down in a matter of minutes and is the best quality out there with that feature. Kato offers extra track as well. David B
