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MaZeRaT, 1 what is the difference between brass and nickel tracks ? Nickle/silver rail looks more like real rail, when painted so only the top is shinny. Nickle/silver rail tends to tarnish less than brass and therefore needs less cleaning. 2 what is the best set to start with o-ho-n? Available space and cost are important factors when deciding the scale to model. If you have lots of both, O-scale might interest you. If space and money are tight, HO or N might be a good choice. HO is the most popular scale with the most amount of available goodies. N scale is less popular but far more stuff is avalable for N, than O. If going with HO or N scales, I wouldn't start with a trainset, I would buy all separate. The reason for this is the quality of the typical "trainset" leaves something to be desired. Also, it allows you to own the equipment you really want. As far as what models to buy, you will need to sort out weather you like steam, diesel, or both. I do not want to recommend one scale over another as they are all fantastic and have +&- about them. I would recommend the following manufacturers for starting out! Lionel for tin plate O scale. Athearn, Stewart, Atlas and MDC Roundhouse for HO and N. You have left out some scales. S scale is the old America Flyer size. S scale is sort of a craftsman's scale. There are many wonder full brass steam locos available for this scale. There is also a smaller than N scale size, called Z scale. Another choice you need to make is standard gauge (4'8.5" between the railheads) or narrow gauge. Most scales have some or lots of narrow gauge equipment available. Typical narrow gauges are 3 feet, 30 inches or 2.5 feet and 2 feet between the railheads Again, the narrow gauges are more craftsman oriented. Kalmbach Publishers has many great books to help you get started. 3 i want to make a nice layout and im not sure on what i need ? You will need at the least, a locomotive, a power pack and at least enough track to make a circle or small oval. Ad some car kits and your off and running.
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