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I agree. I recall a writer over here saying that the most important thing was to "get something running" - this will help you stay interested in the early days. Trying to get suitable stock to run with your locos? look for photos on www.railpictures.net and buy equipment to match a train that you like the look of (there are plenty of other photo sites out there, this is the one I've taken to using). Far quicker than spending time and money researching from books, and if anyone questions your consists, you have photographic evidence of their accuracy. I've also used the photos on this site to help with detailing locos - often if you type in the running number on your model, there's a photo of the real thing to help with accurate detailing. Use of this resource saves time and money that can be better used in building models. <br /> <br />A small feature on detailing locos and cars using scrap materials (to keep costs down) might be a good idea - I fitted very convincing (well, they look right to me, anyway!) MU cables to a Walthers Dash8-40b using some offcuts of fine wire - took about 30mins and cost to me was nil, as the wire was destined for the bin otherwise! To avoid buying cab sunshades for the same loco, I intend to make a paper template using some Athearn ones from a Dash 9, then cut sets from brass sheet - should be able to fit most of my fleet out with fine sunshades from a single sheet of brass. Just a couple of ideas for adding details on a budget. Who needs expensive parts when you can fabricate your own using brass wire, brass sheet, offcuts of wire, and a couple of sets of fine pliers!
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