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total newbie wants 4x8 layout
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First off, welcome to the hobby. As everyone on here has noted, their are no such things as dumb questions. Just dumb not to ask. :-) Another thing that I would like to suggest to you is to research if there are any HO model railroad clubs in your area that you could stop by. These clubs are a tremendous resource, and will allow you to find out what you like about the hobby before you dive in and build something that really doesn't fit. I don't want to sound like a broken record, but the people above know what they are talking about. There is no easier way to get turned off from model railroading than to sink some money into a layout and find it doesn't bring you the reward you hoped it would. Take it from someone who in a few short years has taken down several. I am a member of a club here in Chicago, have been researching my ideal "house layout" of the future and in the meantime, have started work on a modular layout that I will be able to incorporate into the larger "house" railroad in the future. Find things that appeal to you, and make those focal points of the railroad. Do you like a particular railroad or era, building scenery, detailing models? The possibilities are endless. Take it from someone who has managed to get their girlfriend to enjoy the hobby (suckered her in with the Soo Line interesting paint scheme), there is something for everyone. And remember, you can get a lot of great railroading in a four by eight space. It just depends on what you think will make that layout great! <br /> <br />Welcome to model railroading! <br />- john <br /> <br />Chessie's Michigan Divsion - the Cat's OTHER merchandise moneymaker
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