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[Anonymous]

Hi everyone I am a novice when it comes to model trains but mostly track plans and things like that.  I am 20 years old and I have a mid 60's Lionel NYC set that used to be my uncles but it has been mine for years now.  I also have a newer Lionel Construction train set but it's all plastic and nothing like the old one.  I have done the usual and had the train under the Christmas tree but with having cats they love laying under there and knocking things over so I havent touched it in the attic for probably a decade.  I have always loved model trains so I took it out and I'm in the process of cleaning it up.  I will probably resurerect the set and put it under the tree this year.  I have room for maybe a 4x8 layout in my basement  but have not the lightest idea where to start.  I am just looking for some pictures or viedoes for some ideas so I can get a starting point.  I have a general idea but I would like to see what other people are doing for small spaces.  I may be thinking of going down to HO scale so I can benefit more from the limited space available.

[superheat]

You'll have no trouble getting the answers you're looking for on the Classic Toy Trains forum or the Model Railroader forum. This forum is for real trains. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Likewise, I'm brand new to this world.  I set up my dad's old lionel set (i honestly don't even know what model!) and am trying to wire up the 3656 cattle corral, but am not having any luck.  I've read through the posts regarding the stockyards, but can't find any place that has a wiring diagram that would tell me how to connect the power.  Any thoughts?

 

Thanks!

cm 

[egmurphy]

Likewise, I'm brand new to this world.  I set up my dad's old lionel set (i honestly don't even know what model!) and am trying to wire up the 3656 cattle corral, but am not having any luck.  I've read through the posts regarding the stockyards, but can't find any place that has a wiring diagram that would tell me how to connect the power.  Any thoughts?

Thanks!

cm 

Like superheat already posted, you'll get a better response if you post the question over on the "Classic Toy Trains" forum. I know it's a bit confusing that Trains has two forums with similar names, but this one is for real trains. The "Classic Toy Trains" forum specializes in the stuff you are interested in. You can get to that forum using the 'forums' button at the top of the page or try:

http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/95/ShowForum.aspx

Good luck,

Ed