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Just starting out...are my kids too young?

Posted by New Haven I-5

on Thu, Feb 14 2008 7:57 PM

Why not use Lionel's Thomas & Friends line.

- Luke

Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's

Posted by arkansasrailfan

on Tue, Mar 18 2008 5:55 PM

I have had trains since I was 2 or 3, but a hardcore railfan from day 1--YEE HAW!!!!!!!
I have also gotten my 3 year old counsin into trains, but he like real, Thomas, and Polor Express, and has PE and Thomas trains(just toys)

-Michael It's baaaacccckkkk!!!!!! www.youtube.com/user/wyomingrailfan

Posted by FunWithTrains

on Sat, Mar 29 2008 2:07 PM

That sounds like a good idea. I have kids aged 3 and 5. They love trains, but have been pretty hard on some of my HO models. I believe O or G (LGB is really sturdy) are probably best.

Regards,

Rob

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