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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Jim Duda Hi folks - For several years now, as I sit at the kitchen table and look out into the backyard, I think about running a train from island to island across that footbridge. That's as far as I've gotten, but I'm real close to taking my second step to get the train moving (pardon the pun!). My first step was starting this thread here. Anyway, I have a ton of reading to do before I spend the first dollar on anything and hope to learn most of what I need to do from this forum. At this point I THINK I'd like the Aristocraft train: http://gallery.bcentral.com/Gallery/ProductDetails.aspx?GID=3725153&PID=1770884&page=1&sortOrder=0 running on nickel-silver track. The weather here in central Texas will pretty much allow me all year operation which helps me justify this adventure. My plan is to build a dogbone layout with the large ovals in the two islands, and narrow down to cross the footbridge, embedding the track in it to simulate the prototypical grade crossing. It will be an elevated system, matching the height of the footbridge (about 12 inches), which will eliminate any grading problems. So here are my initial questions: 1. Is the above Aristocraft train a piece o' crap or is it up there with the LGB stuff? 2. Where do you buy your trains, track, and controls? I prefer to order on-line but refuse to pay MSRP. In 3 rail O Gauge, MTH is the clear winner in smoke output and right up there in sounds and control. I presume there are clear winners in these and other categories in this scale and I'll wait until I learn about them and I'm better educated overall before I make my first purchase. Thanks everyone...remember when you were taking your "first step"? Jim Duda [img]http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Apr/20044241481333307076184.jpg[/img] [img]http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Apr/20044247991674462845730.jpg[/img] [/quote]
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