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The first thing you need to know is it's not going to happen overnight,or a few months or years. It's a slow, deliberate,  learn as you go type hobby, and if you're not the patient type, you'll be selling before you know it. You also want to wow freinds and such, that also takes time and skills, you can't just plop down whatever and hope to impress. Honestly, you should build something to please yourself, make it the best for you, it's your hobby. You can take ten people and show them a layout and get ten different opinions, some people never get past the toy train aspect even if you were running top dollar brass. Spend money wisely, avoid impulse, I like that color, whatever mentality. You say fifties,freight and passenger, that's a start. Try to find a specific road if possible. Get books and all info pertaining to said road, then you can purchase the needed engines and rolling stock for your specific road, this will save you money and avoid having lots of wrong locos and cars to fit your needs. Read, learn, ask questions, pay attention, learn who makes the best locos, rolling stock, track and such for the buck. Didn't you know, these toys are not cheap. You're going to need,tools. and lighting, and lumber,etc, think this over, it's a fun hobby, no doubt, but be sure you know what to expect. If there's a local club where you live, try to visit a few times, even join, you'll get more first hand knowledge and see up close if this hobby's for you. good luck, Mike
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