Hello everyone! I've been trying to get into model trains for a while now. Only now do I think I can actually start moving forward. For the past 4 days I've been online trying to do as much research as possible (the human body does need sleep afterall) I'm not 100% sure as to what direction I am going in other than HO scale. Right now I'm looking to build a simple track layout (more than just an oval) I'd like to start off with a steam engine first. The idea of DCC sounds interesting but I know I have a lot more to learn about that. Hopefully within the next week or so I can have a list put together of something to start off with and go from there.
I have a few quick questions:
1. Are the diesels cheaper than steam or does it vary too much to say? If I get a steamer I'd really like it to actually steam and bells and whistles and all that good stuff
2. Is there anyone from Illinois that would let me visit there setup at their house or know of any clubs nearby? I live in Rushville and some of the bigger cities I am close to are Macomb, Jacksonville, Springfield, and Quincy. The nearest railroad is the BNSF in Beardstown. I also am hoping to go to this:
Model Railroad Open House & Swap Meet
Sangamon Central RR Club & Sangamon County Fair Assn.
Sunday December 11, 2005 10 am - 4 pm
Admission $2, Children under 12 free
Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, Illinois
3. If anyone has any suggestions as to starting off I'd love to hear them!
Thanks in advance!
I have a few quick questions:
1. Are the diesels cheaper than steam or does it vary too much to say? If I get a steamer I'd really like it to actually steam and bells and whistles and all that good stuff
2. Is there anyone from Illinois that would let me visit there setup at their house or know of any clubs nearby? I live in Rushville and some of the bigger cities I am close to are Macomb, Jacksonville, Springfield, and Quincy. The nearest railroad is the BNSF in Beardstown. I also am hoping to go to this:
Model Railroad Open House & Swap Meet
Sangamon Central RR Club & Sangamon County Fair Assn.
Sunday December 11, 2005 10 am - 4 pm
Admission $2, Children under 12 free
Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, Illinois
3. If anyone has any suggestions as to starting off I'd love to hear them!
Thanks in advance!