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Here is the model.
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=1242&aid=7798&lid=2244742#topoflot
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Hello all. I am new to this hobby and juts getting my feet wet. To help me decide if HO scale will work for my needs I purchased a NIB Athearn 4964 C44-9W Dummy CNW N0-8651 From a Model Railroader in Union Illinois. He used to be open to the public but now he is closed but was kind...
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There is alot to take in with this hobby. I don't mind research and all but I honestly did not think there were this many choices out there.
Thanks
Mike
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What are your thoughts on Lionel?
Are they still at the top of the game or no?
I do not think I can justify brass at this time in my life. But I am thinking if I spend around 200 on a engine with dcc and on board sound and LED lighting, I should have a good engine for life :)
Thanks...
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Thank you everyone for your posts.
I would like to touch on brass for a second. What are the major benefits? Just weight or quality. It may not be out of the ballpark depending on cost. Does brass hold alot of detail as well?
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Thanks for the response. Great info and has helped point me in the right direction. I will be making a trip to a local train hobby shop next week.
Here is one question I forgot to ask. Is HO the real standard these days? How are the turns and space needed for turns compared to N which I...
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Sorry forgot to mention, I have some model experience. My Dad had a 1950's post war Lionel x-mas tree train set.
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Hello all.
Long story short, I am a Railfan and have always had the urge to start collecting model railroad engines. I have many hobbies. More than I need if you ask some. I am selling off a pen collection and possibly some ham radios to start a working collection of HO Engines and some...
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