I have an HO scale "set" in several boxes, unfortunately, which hasn't seen the light of day for about 13 years now. I am now at a point where I think I want to have the boxes shipped to me (currently they're in the parents' basement a few provinces over), and start thinking about getting that hobby going again. My question is regarding (1) locomotives, and (2) power packs.
1- When I started into this stuff almost 20 years ago, Athearn seemed to be the supplier of most "higher end" locomotives- I'm under the impression that things have changed now. What do you folks recommend for quality locomotives now? (I'm looking at either CN, CP or Wisconsin Central if the road names matter).
2- What does one look for in a decent power pack for a beginner, hopefully headed into sort of an "intermediate" type of set-up down the road.
Thanks all in advance for any advice.
BAS
1- When I started into this stuff almost 20 years ago, Athearn seemed to be the supplier of most "higher end" locomotives- I'm under the impression that things have changed now. What do you folks recommend for quality locomotives now? (I'm looking at either CN, CP or Wisconsin Central if the road names matter).
2- What does one look for in a decent power pack for a beginner, hopefully headed into sort of an "intermediate" type of set-up down the road.
Thanks all in advance for any advice.
BAS