Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by krump can't kick a gift horse, or something like that... my intro to trains was a starter HO set (that I still have, circa 1973?)... my parents also bought my brother an N scale... we were thrilled with these Christmas gifts and knew that my parents, with a modest single income, had saved up particularly for these items. I loved the trains and was hooked right from the start. (my brother discontinued his involvement within the year, and went into the rockets - no longer busy with that either) yes, my starter set was a "crappy" one, but I loved it, it served the purpose - basic intro to the hobby, brass track, no frills, however I recall that my dad and I had it running within the hour. Great memory! I still have the train... I believe that the companies make a basic starter set for even the leanest of (crappy) budgets - to get your attention, give you the idea and the dream about a product (any product?)... it is not their intent to satisfy all of your ambition with that one purchase, but this "low end lost leader" if you will, hopefully leads to more purchases, additional accessories, etc - just gets you hungry for more. The same goes for most other products: other hobby items, scrapbooking, tools, automobiles, boats, houses... how many starter homes are actually considered to be the first time buyers dream home, more likely something that got the buyer into the housing market... that's the way I consider the starter sets... and the cheap tools ( for example, I might need a rotary tool, but do I need to necessarily buy a dremel?) etc. You get what you pay for - as a novice model railroader the starter set might be fine, as a Master Model Railroader (my ambition) I may want something a bit more advanced. cheers Krump [/quote] That was extremely well-said. It sounds EXACTLY like my story. I think low-enders really do have their place. Sure, they are not as good. I still have (and run) my classic TYCO's, Bachmann's, and the like as well as my KATO"S and Athearns and have alot of fun with both!
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community