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    Newbie Quesiton on Different Manufacturers

    Thanks everybody, that helps a lot. Yeah, deanej, people are great here. I have loved trains for ever but never have had a model set. It really helps when people are nice and understanding that they very well had the same(lack) of knowledge at one time like myself. Thanks again everybody!
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    Newbie Quesiton on Different Manufacturers

    Wow, I guess I have more research to do. :) I haven't even heard of Proto 87 before. I am just getting into this hobby as a lifelong train lover. Thanks for all the info! Hawkeye
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    Newbie Quesiton on Different Manufacturers

    I am wondering if I purchase HO scale track from two different companies/manufacturers will they work together? Also if I purchase a Loco from one manufacturer and the boxcars from another will they all fit as long they are all HO? Thanks Hawkeye PS I have been looking online for 1:87...
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    Diesel vs Steam

    I'm actually going to go with HO. I have looked at sets but I haven't made a decision yet as if I am going to go with that or by pieces individually. I suppose if I get a "set" everything would work and I wouldn't have to worry about if the parts I purchase work with each other. We'll see.
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    Diesel vs Steam

    Thanks everybody for the replies. I still have a lot to think about before I start my first set up. I live in an apartment so space is limited. I think I am going to go with a Soo Line set up since that is my favorite. There were a lot of them coming through the depot in my hometown of about...
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    Diesel vs Steam

    Very newbie question. I am looking to purchase my first set(HO) and I realize in real life there is a difference in Diesel vs Steam but in the model world is there a difference(if so, what)? I tried doing some searches first but didn't find an answer. Thanks in advance. PS Loving the...




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