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Hello, I just joined the forum. I just recently got back into trains about a month ago after being out of the hobby for about 17 years(Since I was 13 years old). I'm attempting to recreate the CSX line that runs behind my Grandmothers house in Cincinnati and have collected several Chessie and Conrail cars so far. While I've been collecting these I've ran into so many companies that manufacture cars and engines I don't know where to start or who's the best. I've been told that companies like Bachman, Tyco and AHM are "Toy Trains" that are worthless junk, but Life like, Athearn and several others are "Model Trains" that are better made and much more collectable. I've never had any problems with Tyco or Bachman but I also have never ran an Athearn or life like to really see the difference. What companies have you had the best or worst success rate with and who would you recommend? <br />Thanks alot! <br />Jonathan
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