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Son interested in model railroading--need some advice/help
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Toobroke, <br /> <br /> By the looks of your screen name I will assume your enlisted. [bow] As some of the other guys have already said and I will agree HO is the best bet here since the detailing will be good and the pieces are a good size for an 8 year olds hands. buy the best engine you can afford either Kato, Athearn, Proto 2000 etc. Look on the internet for Items they will usually be offerd lower than your local hobby shop. Buy good cars they last longer and work better in my experience then the cheaper ones do just my opinion but I like Athearn, Round house and atlas for my cars. You will need a transformer and track as well. You can buy a train set but I have found most to be of lesser quality. For the layout if you can swing the space a 4x6 piece of ply wood would work and if you plan it out good it should be transportable for when you get tranfered back stateside. thesere is much to learn and we will all give you different opinions so do some research and decide for you self whats best for you and good luck. <br /> <br />By the way [#welcome] to the forums.
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