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[quote]QUOTE: I'm just curious, whats easier for a new guy, modeling steam or diesel? What would you advice? I guess if I went with steam it would be the early stuff and of the smaller type like the 2-6-0(whatever that means). [/quote] First welcome to the forum!! i model HO so all my prices and stuff are in HO. 2-6-0 means that (the steam locomotive) has 2 pilot wheels (i think that's right but if i'm wrong correct me) 6 driving wheels (3 on each side) and 0 trailing wheels. Well it depends which era you grew up. don't use that as a general rule but i guess that's what people do. i'm growing up and i model BNSF because that's what i see all the time. I have 2 train buddies who are in there late 50s and they both love steam locomotives because that's what they saw when they were young. and most importantly, what do you like. go to a couple layouts (or read about them in the MR(modelrailroader) magazine) and choose what era and place you are going to model. generally, diesels are cheaper than steamers. go to the GATS(great american train show) in your area or go to other swap meets! if you are going to buy diesels get a couple of those athrean BB (BB=BlueBox) locomotives. they have good detail and run great for their price. well my mom is booting me off the computer so i'll fini***he replie later but there are some good model railroaders on this forum. well so long Alexander
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