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juststartingout
03-24-2011, 08:45 AM
I'm thinking about a small layout running around the double waterfalls my son and I installed a few years back.

What do you think a decent quality starter set will cost me? I'd really like to avoid Bachmann.

I'll probably want a HUGE circle of track. Mabey a steam engine with some coal cars or something.

I'll post a picture of the falls.
juststartingout
03-24-2011, 08:50 AM
here's a pic of the falls.

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gunrunnerjohn
03-24-2011, 08:51 AM
You're going to run HO there? I'd be looking for a larger scale. Is this a fair weather train, I'm not aware of any HO stuff that takes bad weather. :)
juststartingout
03-24-2011, 08:57 AM
You're going to run HO there? I'd be looking for a larger scale. Is this a fair weather train, I'm not aware of any HO stuff that takes bad weather. :)

No, G scale......
gunrunnerjohn
03-24-2011, 09:24 AM
OK, sounds more reasonable. :D
tjcruiser
03-24-2011, 10:50 AM
Beautiful looking falls / landscaping. Great work there!!!

TJ
juststartingout
03-24-2011, 11:10 AM
Beautiful looking falls / landscaping. Great work there!!!

TJ

Thanks TJ. It was a lot of fun to build.
big ed
03-24-2011, 05:27 PM
Thanks TJ. It was a lot of fun to build.

Tworail is the large scale expert here I think.

Though he doesn't say much.:confused:


I forgot...nice waterfalls.:D:thumbsup:
HoboBass
04-11-2011, 11:52 AM
Scott, There are a number LGB strater sets that you would like, http://www.onlytrains.com/model/railroad/BS-S.html, they start at $300 retail and go up depending upon features. I do a lot of Ebay shoping myself for better prices. I am sure you will like sound whch will run $100 more ...

Check out your local garden railroad club for ideas and help as well. I joined a local Atlanta club http://ggrs.info a few years back and the insite from the members has been worth every cent ... not to mention the monthly train meeting activities!
Happy Rails, Dennis
dkirksey
04-16-2011, 10:45 PM
A starter set from USAT will run around $450. The starter sets only have diesel engines. The sets come with 4x5 brass all weather track and a small transformer. Do the pools splash water as this could be a problem with the track. I have USAT and run them outside with the minor maintenance on the track and train. Good luck hope this helps. Dan