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In regards to your question on what years steam would include. In North America steam locomotives were used from the early 1800's right up until the late 1950's (Canada lasted until 1960). You could pick almost any period in that time frame. One of the most popular eras to model in is the "transition era" in the 1950's. At this time steam was being replaced by diesel, so it enables modelers to run both steam and diesel. As for the prices of steam engines, you can spend very little or a whole lot. There are some really cheap switchers and tank engines (since you're a total new guy I should mention that when I say tank engines that has nothing to do with Thomas) that cost as little as $20. If you really wanted to go high end there are really expensive brass models that can cost over $1000! So there is enough of a price range that you should be able to fnd what you're looking for. Good luck in building your layout!
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