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Having gone through a ton of the toy/battery style locos, I would avoid New Bright stuff, especially the earlier stuff. The mechanisms just aren't made to last and the scale is not what anyone else is doing. I'm not saying it can't be done, but for most of us this hobby is not about total maintenance. The stuff made by Scientific Toys is a little more rugged mechanically, but still not made for the rigors of continual outdoor use. <br />I agree that it's better to try and do the right thing for as little as you can rather than invest in the toy stuff that will ALL have to be replaced. <br />Find a local Garden Railway Club if you can. People in this hobby are fantastic as a rule, and finding used track, locos and rolling stock is often easily and cheaply done. The Hartland Mack can be found for $30-40 and is a great starter loco. <br />Getting into this hobby on the right track will save you a LOT of money and grief. It's worth doing it right, that's from one that did it the hard way! <br />Chris
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