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This thread is so interesting I have to jump in with my opinion. You can get into model railroading rather cheaply compared to the late forties and early fifties. And in todays dollars you can get better quality today. You spend money on track and locos. And alot of locos are cheap right now. You build everything else. Anyone scratch build anymore? You can purchase old MRs for 50 cents a copy and get plans. Other model railroad types are willing to help if you only ask. The more you do yourself the cheaper it becomes. The satisfaction of seeing a creation that you have finished in operation on your own layout is beyond words. There is a large overlap now with regards to brass versus plastic prices. I guess what I am saying is if you want in and have your own model railroad you can do it creatively without it costing an arm an a leg. One step at a time. And today you have more resources than ever before to accompli***his. The fact that you are reading this indicates you have access to the resources out there. PS - Took me 50 years to finally own a Mantua 4-6-2 Pacific for many different and varied reasons that took precedence. You can do it if you want - just do it. And have fun. :) :)
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