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I think 9v is most useful and popular, so you can combine train sets
with RCX or any new coming electric or electronic sets.
Zhengrong
Carl Watson wrote:
> Hello everyone, I am wanting to start collecting trains.
> I am looking for some advice.
>
> Which is the best?
> What are the pros & cons of each type?
> 4.5v, 9v, & 12v.
>
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> This is what I already have:
> 107 - 4.5v Motor & Battery Box
> http://guide.lugnet.com/set/107_1
> 7864 - 12v Transformer, leads & track connection
> http://guide.lugnet.com/set/7864
> 1/3 of a circle of 12v track (in used condition)
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> This is what I have available to me (I'm in Australia)
>
> 1) I know someone that is selling lots of 12v stuff.
> Trains, tracks, transformer's, cariages..
> It's all in imaculate condition & reasonable prices.
> For example:
> 7755 - Electric Diesel Locomotive
> http://guide.lugnet.com/set/7755
> US$27 - Complete almost never used, with instructions like new.
> Is this good value?
>
> 2) I could buy some of the current 9v sets US$130+
> This would only get me started & is quite expensive.
>
> 3) Buy a 4.5v battery cariage (5075) for US$20 from BrickBay
> http://guide.lugnet.com/set/5075
> I could use it with my 4.5v motor & use any track I like.
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>
> What should I do?
> Should I buy the 12v stuff?
> Or should I buy the 12v stuff & sell it on eBay & BrickBay?
> I could then use the proceeds from this to buy a 9v set.
>
> In Australia the Soccer sets are half the price of those in the US.
> The team busses are great for windows.
> Which is the best color, red, blue, white, black?
> What would be most popular to buy second hand?
> (I'm thinking of setting up a BrickBay shop)
>
> Thanks for reading.
> I'm looking forward to hearing what you think.
>
> Carl Watson
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