Hello..... I am interested in starting this hoby and have some initial questions i was hoping someone could help me with. I would like to build from the ground up and am looking for some basic information as to suggested scale, model lines/brands, etc.,. I would like to consider price as well as ease to work with when selecting the scale, brand, or model.
I envision a layout approx the size of a 4 X 8 sheet of plywood, unless that is simply to small to do much with. I also am interested in building as much of the scenery from scratch as i can, i.e.,. wilderness/buildings/etc.,. -what scale would lend itself to this the most?
I am not looking to do this overnight...i would like to begin with a track layout and then build around it, so i am in no great hurry. could you also estimate for me what i would need to budget just for the track/train equipment itself?
any information on this or anything else i should know before starting would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I envision a layout approx the size of a 4 X 8 sheet of plywood, unless that is simply to small to do much with. I also am interested in building as much of the scenery from scratch as i can, i.e.,. wilderness/buildings/etc.,. -what scale would lend itself to this the most?
I am not looking to do this overnight...i would like to begin with a track layout and then build around it, so i am in no great hurry. could you also estimate for me what i would need to budget just for the track/train equipment itself?
any information on this or anything else i should know before starting would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks