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I would suggest checking out the Model Railroad sections on Ebay. It can prove to be a great resource, especially if you live in a rural area or if you do not have convenient access to a hobby shop. A lot of the hobby shops have limited evening hours, so it is not always easy to make it into one after work. Some items aren't suited well for purchase on Ebay, but as an example, I have bought a couple of "beater" locomotives at a reasonable price. My son is almost three, and I run these locomotives for him - we can run them as long as we want, and if we eventually wear the loco's out, it's no big deal. This way I can save and preserve my more pristine locomotives. Same goes for rolling stock. I also agree about the Walther's catalog - its a great resource for letting you check out what is available and what is possible. I have passed a few evenings just looking through it. <br /> <br />I have been building my first layout (N gauge) for about a year and a half now. I started in the hobby when our son began showing interest in Thomas the Tank Engine, plus it is something I have always wanted to do. He loves it - and I look forward to it being a hobby that will grow with us together. I know I am starting to sound like a commercial here, but I bought one of the Kambach "Build Your First Layout" books as a guide, and it has been a great help. I suggest looking for one that will introduce you to every aspect of the hobby on one layout. Good luck - I have found every step along the way to be very rewarding! <br /> <br />Scott
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