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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Thanks guys. Prudence is winning out here. I think I'm going to just expand the Marklin track (for now). Amazon has a smoking deal on an expansion set. If my son continues the interest at all, the Marklin will become the "fun" set and we'll move over with gusto to Peco. Kind of want him to...
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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Perfect. Thanks! Jake
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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Will do on the pictures! Any thoughts on a DC controller brand/type? Do you think this would do the job for a small expansion of the Marklin track set regarding the power pack and the DC controller? http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Bachmann-Power-Supply-p/bac-44212.htm Jake
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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Tony, This is great! Thanks a lot for all the information. And, yes, the radius curve information made sense to me! I will check out the website you sent over. Seems like a good starting off point for everything. Cheers, Jake
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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Serial Kidder, Do you think the HO track that came with my son's set would be compatible down the road if and when we switch over to a powered track layout? If they will, I'm leaning toward just buying more track this go round with some scenery components and allowing my son to build to his...
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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Thanks guys. I guess my general answers are: 1. The Marklin product can be viewed here: http://www.amazon.com/Marklin-My-World-Battery-Starter/dp/B0073L6EZ4 I think the model is 29201. If I can use some, if not all, of the Marklin stuff (e.g., at least the track pieces) that would be great...
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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Thanks guys! To answer KB02, I bought my son a battery operated Marklin My World TGV starter set. It was pretty simple (definitely a step up from Thomas the Tank plastic stuff grandparents were buying) but not fancy at all. The literature in the box says that "This set can be expanded with...
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    Really Novice Question--My apologies in Advance!

    Hi. I'm a dad that has absolutely NO model railroad experience. Last year, I bought my son a Marklin HO starter set for the holidays and he LOVED it. I'd like to take the next step of starting a bit of a collection with him as I think the hobby is great both for creativity and fun as well as...
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