Locomotives

[rclick9]

Does anyone know of any manufacturer or retailer that sells inexpensive locomotives, (besides EBAY)? And what types of locomotives do you think would be easy to use on a small garden railway for a beginer? Thaaaaank you!

[kstrong]

There are a good number of mail-order houses who will happily sell you an inexpensive locomotive. My advice would be to leaf through the page of GR and see which locos strike your fancy. You should be in good shape ordering from any of the advertisers in GR. I have a personal affection for Ridge Road Station in Holley, NY, because I frequented their store for the 7 years I lived out there.

As for which types of locos would be best, that depends a lot on what you're looking for. Steam? Diesel? There are bargains in each kind of loco. Quite honestly, you really can't go too wrong with any of the locos on the market, but once you find one that you are particularly fond of, ask here what others' opinions are and go from there. I'm not a big fan of saying "buy this," as so much of it is personal taste. Narrow your search down based on what you like, then ask for specific opinions on your few options. You'll get a far better response, and get a train that will not frustrate you down the road.

Later,

K

[cabbage]

Being as my wife calls me "a cheapskate" I build my locomotives myself. This enables me to get exactly what I want!!! Have a look at the home page, (there is another member of this forum on the same web ring).

I would be the first to admit that it is time consuming -but I would also add that there is nothing like seeing your creation move along the test track for the first time.

regards

ralph

[ron4trax]

Does anyone know where I can get operating instructions for a Mammod live steam engine? The Mammod website hasn't been much help. Ron

[cabbage]

YES!

The 16mmngm group have a Mamod handbook it also details the things that they don't put in the box -like why it runs better backwards...

It is a 'members only' PDF file but I can copy it and let you have it if you wish? I don't think they will mind!!!!

regards

ralph

[Takasaki Matt]

Hi Ralph.

I wouldn't call you a cheapskate, a skinflint perhaps.  We are certainly on the same page when it comes to the joy of building original locos.  I must have a dozen plans to build more scratch-built locos and rolling stock.  I am still in the beginners categoty but that doesn't stop me having a great deal of fun.  There is nothing more satisfying than sitting back and saying "It's finished!" and then popping out to the garden for the test-run, followed by a celebratory "cheers!"

When the rain stops I'll be out there tesring my latest railcar, oohh I can't wait!

 

[cabbage]

Matthew,

My lovely beautiful wife is from Dundee -what she really calls me couldn't be printed!!!

regards

ralph

[galaxy]

Try Discount Trains Online   :Discount Model Trains Online Model Railroad - Railroading 

or Wholesale Trains Online: Wholesale Trains, Cars, Boats and Airplanes - Custom Built Hobby, Parts, Perip

Discount is in California  and Wholesale upstate New York.  Both carry just about any need for the hobby, though they aren't exact duplicates of each other. they carry tracks/scenery stuff, sets, LOCOMOTIVES , freight/passenger cars in large and small scales.....happy trackin'

 

 

[Tommy0218]

Hi,

There are several online dealers that have G scale loco's and accessories as well. I have listed some that you may want to check out. 

1. www.trainworld.com

2. www.lgbpola.com  (St Aubin Station)

3. www.firsthobby.com

4. www.internethobbies.com

5. www.internettrains.com

numbers #2 & #1 may be your best picks from the list as they buy in larger quantities therefore they have greater flexibility in offering you the lowest price. Anyway, good luck in whatever you choose and let us know how things progress !