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ho brand suggestions?

Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Apr 2 2006 8:38 AM

I'm thinking my son is ready for a train set. We used to buy used Merklin trains when I was a kid and was wondering what a solid brand is these days?

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Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Sun, Apr 2 2006 12:27 PM

Athearn. Not too expensive, not too detailed, runs well, and is durable. Although I don't believe that they make sets..

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Posted by jsoderq

on Mon, Apr 3 2006 7:48 AM

Athearn does indeed make sets which can sometimes be found at Walmart at good prices

Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Mon, Apr 3 2006 6:39 PM

Then that's the way to go!

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Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Apr 3 2006 9:46 PM

I agree, Athearn is a good choice.

Posted by james saunders

on Wed, Apr 5 2006 11:13 PM

yes athearn is the way to go

James, Brisbane Australia

Modelling AT&SF in the 90s

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Apr 6 2006 11:18 AM

Athearn has good sets...I am not sure if they are still in production but Athearn Genisis had a 1 engine 6 car set and that is a good high quality line....for future purchases or expanding, I recomend Athearn R-T-R, Atlas, BLI, Proto 2000, Walthers (not trainline), and NOT BACHMANN