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Before you make a bunch of decisions that you might latter regret, you will want to start with the basics of deciding on a scale - the most popular are HO, N and depending on your area G. G is an "outdoor" scale usually utilized in "garden layouts." Most usually start with a favourite scale and then sometimes will try and smash a square peg into a round hole. In other words, the scale doesn't suit the space they have. So let me ask you how much space do you have? Will it be a smaller layout like a 4 by 8 foot job? Do you have a room or area (like the garage) you can dedicate to a layout? The best suggestion I can give you now is to do nothing until you have acquired at least some basic knowledge so that your decisions will be informed by what you have learned. Probably the best way into the hobby, is to start buying Model Railroad mags, the very best ones are the used ones you might find in your area at discounted prices. I'd rather have ten MR mags that are a couple of years old, than one brand new one. (I don't work for or am related to MR in anyway, but the mag is still the best mag for a beginner). When reading the mag, pay attention to the size of the layout in relation to the space available to see if any of them could possibly "work" in your space. The best thing you can do right now is read, read, read and then read some more. Your reading will naturally create questions you might have about what you might possibly do, then ask here in this forum and the layout forum. Also stay plugged into the forum and make it a habit to read it at least 3 or 4 times a week. You will find many of your questions asked time and again with many varied answers.
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