Today I went to the hobby shop and ordered two sets of (IHC?) American firefighters, at $2-4 a piece. Thought it would be a good trip, I got my scenic cement, (which seemed to have droped in price if I recall, YAY!) and a few other decent priced scenic items. Then, came the Walthers bridge track (mfg. by singhara[whatever that name is]) which come in smaller sizes, so I would need two to span my almost 3' bridge. At $18.95 a piece I walked........ran away FAST! saying Ill have to wait on that. After browsing through the magazines and some HO scale trucks, I thought, why not use regular flextrack for the time being. Now about two years ago when I began using it, I can vaguely remember paying $3.25 or .95 even if for a short period, before rising to $4.25. Now, I almost needed a new pair of pants after seeing the $5.25 price tag. I went ahead and bought it, (thankful I already laid my probably around 100' of track already).
I will go back one of these days and buy the bridge track, thats the point of having a hobby. But before I go I will scour the Walthers catologue for a better priced piece of track. I just wish I didnt have such expensive hobbys, woodworking, fishing, golfing, and of course trains. Not the mention the 3/4 ton truck I have fork over gas money for, to drive to the hobby shop.
I cant imagine what Ill be paying in a few years. :|
I will go back one of these days and buy the bridge track, thats the point of having a hobby. But before I go I will scour the Walthers catologue for a better priced piece of track. I just wish I didnt have such expensive hobbys, woodworking, fishing, golfing, and of course trains. Not the mention the 3/4 ton truck I have fork over gas money for, to drive to the hobby shop.
I cant imagine what Ill be paying in a few years. :|