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Like Walt says it depends what you want to model? There's a lot more around from the 1930's-50's era, if you want to model old time steam you're much more limited. I am also assuming you're modelling in HO, not N, O or S scales - you'd be a lot more limited in the other sacles, and if you wanted a resonable collection of steamers you'd have to seriously consider imported brass models (which is really expensive). I'd agree with most of the comments made here already about various makes of HO ready to run engines, but I'd also add the following: I've never liked IHC models they're just too - well toy like (IMHO)- and would need loads of work to make them look like a reasonable representation of any prototype. I couldn't comment on their running qualities as I've never bought one (for this reason). It also depends on what aspect of the hobby you like; quite a few of my friends just like building loco's and rolling stock - not running trains. If you really like building stuff have a look at either Bowser (slightly more expensive) or MDC Roundhouse kits (reasonably cheap). I've built quite a few MDC kits now, including a couple of HOn3 Consolidations, and with the exception of a worn out gearbox, not had many problems. I find they are easy to modify and detail to more closely match a prototype loco.
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