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Welcome to the best hobby in the world! My first bit of advice would be to subscribe to Model Railroader magazine. Not only will you be inspired by layouts built by others in the hobby, you'll also find loads of helpful advice on many aspects of the hobby. This forum is great to visit on a regular basis. I've learned a great deal about the hobby without ever having asked a specific question, just by reading the questions of --an responses from--other hobbyists. And there are no 'dumb' questions here. You'll never feel as though you can't ask this or that question out of fear that it's silly...or that the answer should be obvious. If you've a hobby shop in your area, develop a rapport with those whom work there. Usually, if the employees are truly into trains, you'll know it immediately and they'll be eager to not only welcome you to the world of model railroading, but knowledgeable about products lines, etc. Don't hesistate to find another shop if the first you visit seems lacking in enthusiasm and/or knowledge. There are too many other shops that will prove worthy of your time and hobby dollars. Best of luck to you! Get onboard and enjoy the ride! [:D]
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