11-26-2012, 05:51 AM
I plan to bring people in to show them what can be done in a small space .
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That's exactly what needs to be done.One of my gripes over the years is the way most modelers pushes the idea one needs a large layout with DCC,correct high dollar cars and locomotives of course we know who started that push.
Every year during the fair I'm asked about the cost of the hobby and my standard reply is "as much as you want to spend".Then I proceed to tell them a sheet of 4x8 foot plywood,some support lumber for framing and for legs,some track,some structures, a power pack 1 or 2 engines and 20-30 freight cars or you can fill your basement with a layout with hundreds of engines and cars..Of course a cheaper way is to buy 2-3 engines some cars and join the club..Or buy a engine or two and used the club cars.
They usually reply "Then its up to the person on how much they want to spend?"
My reply..Yup,that covers it.
Few ask about the closet hobby shop while many ask if you can buy model trains on line.
T
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That's exactly what needs to be done.One of my gripes over the years is the way most modelers pushes the idea one needs a large layout with DCC,correct high dollar cars and locomotives of course we know who started that push.
Every year during the fair I'm asked about the cost of the hobby and my standard reply is "as much as you want to spend".Then I proceed to tell them a sheet of 4x8 foot plywood,some support lumber for framing and for legs,some track,some structures, a power pack 1 or 2 engines and 20-30 freight cars or you can fill your basement with a layout with hundreds of engines and cars..Of course a cheaper way is to buy 2-3 engines some cars and join the club..Or buy a engine or two and used the club cars.
They usually reply "Then its up to the person on how much they want to spend?"
My reply..Yup,that covers it.
Few ask about the closet hobby shop while many ask if you can buy model trains on line.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!