Buying a set to get the transformer makes sense. Get some more cars with it. More cars is always nice.
The KW is my transformer of choice these days. It can run two trains, has a whistle control (orange lever), direction switches and enough extra power for layout lights and accessories.
Trains, trains, wonderful trains. The more you get, the more you toot!
The KW's an excellent choice. I've still got mine from when I was a kid, it's 50 years old and still works perfectly. I did have to replace the power cord but that was no problem. I use it to power the trains under the Christmas tree.
I picked up another one as a back-up about three years ago, paid $75 for it. Very reasonable in my opinion. A lot of transformer for the money.
Bob Keller For the purpose of the magazine it is, broadly speaking, Standard gauge, O, and S gauge trains in the pre and postwar eras. That was our founding focus.*** Modern Standard gauge, O and S gauge trains are now part of the coverage. **** Asterisks were inserted by The Gnome
For the purpose of the magazine it is, broadly speaking, Standard gauge, O, and S gauge trains in the pre and postwar eras. That was our founding focus.*** Modern Standard gauge, O and S gauge trains are now part of the coverage. ****
Sure enough, when my first issue of CTT arrived, it included a review of the Premier line PA from MTH, written by Bob. This is a modern O gauge train, not produced pre or postwar.
So, perhaps my Lionel starter set with with the 8222 New York Central diesel fits under the CTT umbrella. Also, i have the Marx windup CV with cars and the 1927 American Flyer caboose. I am starting to get the hang of this.
Oh yeah. The "maker" can outweigh the age of a piece.
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