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HELLLPPP! I know nothing and I need to get him a train....
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<font color="blue">"Not worried at all about price.....i have good credit...haha."</font id="blue"> <br /> <br />Don't go there... you can blow $2,000 without even sneezing. ... and it won't even garuantee it being the right stuff. <br /> <br />IF you go for getting a model (one model) look to get him a really good loco and a length of track to sit it on. If that gives him inspiration to get more and build so be it... and (if you can't get him out of his train room... remember... you started it and at least he isn't in a bar etc). <br /> <br />Good steam locos... Rivarrossi. ... and others? <br /> <br />Good Diesels... Kato, Atlas, P2K possibly BLI (haven't tried it yet). <br /> <br />Or go mad and get brass... $800 a loco. <br /> <br />I'm just wondering... are you trying to get an angle on how much he's really spending? <br /> <br />Walthers have an online catalogue and mart. <br /> <br />Best Christmas present... give him a smile and a hug... all year... then the same next Christmas. <br /> <br />Oh yes, who pays the credit card? Sorry... just like the ladies we've learnt to be suspicious. <br /> <br />If it's for real it's great though... but go one step at a time. He may not really want to get into all the woodwork, wiring and stuff... if you start it don't blame him for the sawdust and bouts of bad language when a part goes flying into the air and out of sight. <br /> <br />Local hobby shops (like all shops) come in all grades from excellent to "take the dummy's money and run"... so be cautious... try the water. If they're good they won't mind taking time and will give you advice that you can tell makes sense. If their bad they'll tell you one size fits all and run up your bill... just like a dress shop. <br /> <br />You might see if you can find a local Model railroad club and get their help/advice... then again that could get you seen going around with strange (very strange) men... <br /> <br />Have a good time [8D]
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