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I was in a local very small train shop in my town a couple of months ago and the owner (whom has been MR for the last 51 years & retired) told me he did not sell junk and it seemed the only thing he sold was what he considered top quality stuff, engines at $100 to $150 a piece & up, cars at $25 to $35 a piece etc. Another hobby shop which I go to in a neighboring town sells all of those & more such as Life Like engines for $22.00 each & up, cars for as little as $2.00 each etc. very affordable. The one thing I have experienced so far is that Athearn & Atlas engines (which I have a few of) are obviously of much better quality than say Tyco, Life Like or Model Power. My question is what is the best out there? and what brand or brands do you purchase or avoid & why, for other words what makes you buy what you buy? I got back into MR after a 20 + year absence when recently I noticed my 3 year old my son become excited when ever he saw a train. At our next trip to my parents home we dug up my old Tyco set in the closet and now were both hooked and cannot get enough of it. Were in the planning stages of building a big layout but don't know where to start, I would like to start with modern cars and buildings, etc. but need advice. I have been looking for a board like this and found it several days ago and now i'm bitten even more. It's great! Thanks again. Brian
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