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The lifelike set is not a complete waste, that is where I started just 1 yr ago. As was suggested before, practice your weathering and scratchbuilding on it. The set is not a waste, if you have a decent power-pack and good track you can make the engine behave itself (it won't be perfect, but not a constant frustration either). The cars are ok for the most part, just weight them down. Eventually as you progress and your stockpile of equipment grows, this stuff will become handy for parts and for filler in your layout. Don't chuck it, it is not as bad as people say...as with everything, there is always going to be something better. Starting small is a good idea, you definately don't want to overwhelm yourself or become depressed if what you are modeling doesn't look like what you see in Model Railroader, above all this is only a hobby...just have fun with it. <br />Either scale (HO or N) will probably satisfy you, but make your choice early, before you invest tons of money into the wrong scale buying what "looks good" in the hobby shop. If you want a large layout, definatly go "N", but if scratchbuilding, super-detailing and that sort is what you enjoy, you will be happier in "HO". A layout in both will really run the same $ in the long run anyway (though "N" may seem cheaper at first). <br />Again, ahove all have fun with it, go at your own pace and do what feels right for you while keeping in mind the suggestions of others. The online forums are a great place to get answers to your questions and even suggestions.
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