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Can someone help this newbie understand the terminology used for a "wall" or "shelf" layout? I'd like to look at layouts where the track circles the room, perhaps with a staging area. I can't seem to find consolidated results when searching under these terms. I'm guessing I'm missing the mrk and...

Used Train Gear - Japan - various considerations Hey everyone, thanks again for all the feedback. I'm still learning the ropes of the forum. Re: Used gear in Japan, the quality of everything is amazing here. At second hand stores, even 15 year old items are in original packaging. Rarely are...

Hey Everyone, thanks for all of your great replies. It helped me focus my research. I have a few follow on questions/comments. 1) For an inquiry like this, should I be posting this on the general forum? I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure if it's just those who have commented on this t hread...

Otis--I love all of the JR trains here in Japan. The N700 Shinkansen is the iconic white and blue train with pointed nose. The world's standard in high speed rail. When I finally get my feet wet I'd like to dabble into the train I take every day to work - it's a purple regional train called...

I'd like to get started and find a used set. I'm not familiar with power output required. ,but would like to find something that I can "grow" into. More power, more track than I need. I have space so it's just a matter of building it out in the future. I am living in JApan and would like to find...

Howdy, I love trains and train culture. I'm looking to purchase my first model railroad set. Would like to start with a Japan Shinkansen set. I'll be living in Japan a few years, but I'd like to get something that is compatible with US power standards. Any suggestions on where to buy decent...