Model Trains

[jw203]

Anyone here into model trains? I would to have this hobby (though its expensive from what i've seen)

 

[jw203]

Anyone?

 

[freezerman2000]

I'm into them(HO and O gauge)It seems like the smaller the gauge, the less expensive they are.

 

[jw203]

I'm into them(HO and O gauge)It seems like the smaller the gauge, the less expensive they are.

Oh really? So what which kind do you buy? (bachmann, hornby, etc)

 

[freezerman2000]

mostly Bachmann..in "O",I go with Lionel

 

[jw203]

mostly Bachmann..in "O",I go with Lionel

Oh, interesting.

 

[CanadianChef]

I was into model airplanes! not trains though..I should have. It's fun but yes, it can be quite expensive like everything else these days.

 

[teddyv]

I enjoy model railroading and have a small HO layout currently. I have not paid much attention to the market for a while, but the costs are definitely quite a bit higher, but if you can work with the raw materials, that can keep costs down.

HO freight cars are getting ridiculous. Granted they are beautifully detailed and painted, but $20-40 for a single car is a bit much for most pocketbooks. A modest 25 car train can cost up to $1000, excluding locomotives. Digital Command Control is the big thing as well now. Fantastic for operations, but again, pony up a few hundred dollars just to get started.

 

[Paul K]

When I was younger, I had a huge table with tracks all over it. Including a mountain. Sadly I had to move so had to dismantle it. I also sold the entire collection I had. But I still would like to get restarted someday. My favourite type of trains would have to be HO scale. Yeah they tend to be a bit pricey but like many different hobbies, they all are pricey. Something to do while its raining or very cold outside.

 

[A Catholic Friend]

I like model railroading, computers, sci fi and Disney. Why is it hard to find Christians friends in my area who also like the same things?