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Hi everyone, I'm brand spanking new to this hobby and am currently trying to gather the basic information that most of you already know. I've been searching trains.com's website for a couple of days now and have answered many of my questions. One question stands out in my mind still... What does the three numbers on an engine mean? Example, 0-6-0. I have no clue how to even ask the question other than that so anyone that knows what I'm talking about please help. Also, if there are any sites out there that have a wealth of information (other than trains.com) for beginners I'd appreciate knowing their addresses. Thanks! P.S. I don't know if this information is needed to answer my questions but I am looking at a small on30 layout for my wifes X-mas village, a "G" scale train and track only which will run the border of my "train room", and a full HO layout. Thanks in advance for any help!
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