IS IT ME OR?

[grandeman]

Young guys, listen carefully. Dad (or Mom) has a job. [:D]

Seriously, save as you can and start small. You can add on later.

[oleirish]

No it's not you,It is the times. I've been asking the same questions myself,every time I go to theLHS! Now that I'am retired I would like to sit down and build a nice building or things like that,but??????????????? again the money thing.Like the turntable $299.00 is way to high for me! Atlas has been makeing a good turntable for years,But it still has a nine inch deck,Indexing is good,nosie is not! engine shed is priced right.After all these years why has'nt altas improved on this ?Like a 15' deck and quite motor,and they could stay under $100.00.
I guess thats life,hats off to the youngsters that are staying the course!![bow]
JIM

[ereimer]

well going by most kids i see they could simply have a talk with their parents , and say instead of buying a $100 pair of nike shoes they could buy the $19.99 walmart specials and the freight station . kid gets what he wants , parent spends less money , both happy !

[ARTHILL]

Hang in there young guys. I built my first layout at 15. Paper route and grocery stores brought in some money. Birthdays and Christmas were also good. Prices were just as high compared to earning power. I'm not sure its anymore fun now, but it sure isn't less fun. My 70th Birthday party was still a great source of good new stuff. There is always money enough for what we really want.

Art

[claycts]

Adam I commend you on your effort, What kind of DCC are you thinking of?

[cheese3]

I am a young person, being 15, and I just save up money for a long time. Like I want to go digital because I am building a bigger layout as we speak. I am going to have to save for at least 6 months before I can get something. Sense this is a hobby i don't mind waiting to get something because I will have the rest of my life to expand. While I am waiting and earning money by the usual grass cutting I like to improve the things I have.

[claycts]

I have been looking at the price of things a freight station $49.00. A Farm supply $34.98. Turntable $299.95. How does a YOUGER PERSON ( the future of this hobby) get into this with those numbers? That is a LOT OF LAWNS TO CUT. I know they can by the ENTRY LEVEL things but we all inderstand how long they last and how "REAL" they do not look. Just my obervation.
Enjoy
George P.[?]