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Track Advice
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 1, 2007 2:01 PM
Hi there, I am new to model railroading and I need some advice on what kind of track to use. I am building an HO scale layout for my 4 year old son and I to enjoy. Looking for most user friendly track for a beginner. Thank you
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Posted by two tone on Monday, January 1, 2007 3:27 PM

 

If you can get it where you live Peco flexi track   or another brand to do the same jobSmile [:)]

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Posted by RR Redneck on Monday, January 1, 2007 6:16 PM
Atlas is the best and easiest to attain.

Lionel collector, stuck in an N scaler's modelling space.

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Posted by cacole on Monday, January 1, 2007 6:24 PM

The most "user friendly" track would be some of the snap-together track with a built-in roadbed.  Kato would probably be the most reliable.

I never use sectional track, but you need to get ahold of a February 2007 copy of Model Railroader magazine and read their article about using Kato sectional track to build a layout.

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Posted by devils on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 11:33 AM
Steve
You're on the G scale forum mate, pop over to the model railroader pages via the forums link and you'll find loads more help.
Of course you could get him some G scale and stay here too!
 In HO though
Bachmann EZ track
Peco Set track
Atlas
Kato HO unitrack
All good makes, check local stores for the best prices and easy availability when you need that extra bit!
Paul
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 9:08 PM

Yes Paul I am with you an this one.

Rgds Ian

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