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I am new to the hobby of model railroading and have yet to start anything. About the only thing I have done so far is to subscribe to Model Railroader and just recently sent away for John Armstrong's book titled Track Planning For Realistic Operation. Heard it was a good start from looking through the archives so I went ahead and ordered a copy. I know little about trains let alone this hobby. Everything is so confusing at the moment (endless amount of info and names) and has been sence I've come across the idea of doing this (month or 2 ago). Anyways I get the occasional free catalog from Walthers and also look at what is for sale in the ads of MR, just to get an idea of whats out there. I'm just curious, whats easier for a new guy, modeling steam or diesel? What would you advice? I guess if I went with steam it would be the early stuff and of the smaller type like the 2-6-0(whatever that means). As for diesel, I dont object to anything. When it comes to locomotives, cars, buildings, etc, are they pretty even when it comes to selection and availability? At the moment, my layout would most likly be a 4'x8'. Not sure on scale, stuck between HO and N. Im not even close to purchasing trains, scenery, tracks, buildings, etc. Probably could be 4-6 months if that, before I settle down to start. Learn, learn, and learn some more. Thank you for your help. Steve
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