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Starter sets with no tenders what gives?

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Hi Matt, <br /> <br />Interesting subject you have brought up. Your reference to narrow gauge prompts me to respond, since that's what I'm into. In the way of rolling stock, there really isn't much out there yet. But, the manufacturers are starting to get the message. If you want to do 1:20.3 or narrow, then forget starter sets. They're for kids, not guys like you and I who are a bit more detail focused. Bachmann has made and continues to make a lovely variety of 1:20.3 steam engines from the out of production Shay and Climax to the Heisler and others. Their Spectrum series engines and cars are their best efforts and cost a fraction of what Brass would cost you. They even have rolling stock in that gauge. Go to the internet and do a search for Bachmann and take a look at what they offer. In addition, Berlyn out of Denver and Accucraft out of California offer Brass locos in 1:20.3 and they are quite good, if not expensive. Accucraft also builds a variety of cars for your narrow gauge RR and you can see most of them on their web site. One of the best retailers for Narrow G scale (1:20.3) is Southwest Narrow Gauge in AZ. Check them out. For rolling stock kits, check Hartford. Great stuff also a bit high priced. Good luck! Doug
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