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Brakie, You take every opportunity to shoot down the act of reading and I don't understand why. I am not trying to pick a fight! However, most of us use reading as our first means of learning for some very good reasons; it's cheap, we can learn from other's mistakes, we can learn how things operate and the sequence in which they are done. Instead of saying "My suggestion is try not to read to many different books or articles as it can lead to confusion", say; don't be overwhelmed by the things you read and be selective. Jarrell, Welcome to a fascinating and multi-faceted hobby!! I would buy two books to help get you started. Number one is "Track planing for Realistic Operation" by John Armstrong. The other would be a book containing a description in full of the construction process for building a 4 X 8, 5 X 9 layout. The second book can take you through all the processes of building a small layout. The first is a detailed book on how real railroads operate and the tracks used to do so. Read this book in small doses as it can overwhelm! However, when it comes time to build a room full o' railroad, this book will help you "learn the ropes". Most of all do not become overwhelmed! It's all a fun and wonderful process! Mark
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