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QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainFreak409 I have been trying to persuade my mother to help fund a small garden railway. She seems pretty interested. But, I don't know what to start with. I work at a train store, Purkey's Toy Trains in Sykesville, Maryland. The LGB starter sets look good, but I am not sure, since I model HO. What would y'all reccomend. If you have any tips for starters, I would greatly appriciate them. [8]TrainFreak409[8]
QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith Its a good idea to draw up a track plan so you know how much extra track you'll need. and where you will need to either raise ground or cut it out if needed. Start simple, get running, then you can go insane and fill the yard with track!
QUOTE: Originally posted by John Busby The Aussies on the forum will be familiar with the KISS principle which means Keep It Simple Stupid regards John
QUOTE: Originally posted by John Busby Hi Old Dad Sounds a lot like the LGB club of Aus to me[:D] But the important bit on the visiting for the beginer is to see what others are doing and running. We can make all the sugestions we like there is no substitute for seeing how railways have been built in the local area as they will take into account local weather and soil type. Unfortunatly they don't take domestic managements favorite rose right in the middle of where we want to put the railway reserve but thats another story and we just have to go round that[:)] regards John
QUOTE: Originally posted by OLD DAD QUOTE: Originally posted by John Busby Hi Old Dad Sounds a lot like the LGB club of Aus to me[:D] But the important bit on the visiting for the beginer is to see what others are doing and running. We can make all the sugestions we like there is no substitute for seeing how railways have been built in the local area as they will take into account local weather and soil type. Unfortunatly they don't take domestic managements favorite rose right in the middle of where we want to put the railway reserve but thats another story and we just have to go round that[:)] regards John Your right John, the important thing for a beginer of any age is to see how others in their area have built layouts. This is what I was trying to say in my usual soap box way....not always as clear as I intend it to be. Club membership for a "veteran" garden railroader can be every bit as rewarding as for a beginer. So my advice for you Mr. TrainFreak409 is to find a club (if there is one) and join them. We have members in our group who don't have a layout but come for the ideas and the social aspect of the club. Talk your mother into coming with you I think she would enjoy the experience also. OLD DAD
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