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Re: Where to start
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:40:41 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Ronan Webb writes:
> Hi,
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> New to trains - just the station so far ...
> looking for advice on what to get or look out for.
> Have to remember youngsters (5.5 & 7.5) who aren't too keen on used sets
> (it's great opening those baggies) so I may have to spring for a new one
> first time out.
> Anyhow, what should I look out for - 4561, 4565 ?
4565 is by far the better buy.
See:
http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=6875
for my suggested $210 USD purchase.
> What amount/types of extra track to make it interesting?
As much as you can get/afford. Don't buy curved track though, unless you are
desparate. I am fairly sure you can get it on Brickbay cheaper than the boxes
of it. I had 6 or 7 boxes of straight track, 2.5 ovals, 4 points when I was a
kid, and managed a lot with it. Be warned, that it does take up a good deal of
space!
> How much of an outlay for a good startup?
$210 should get you a good startup, as listed above.
James Powell
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| Thanks James Now I might find my bearings. 4565 looks better to me too if I can sell the idea to the kids. What about the 4558 metroliner (as a building/play set not as a collectors item)? A 4558 has been offered to me for c. $100. What about extra (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Where to start
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| Hi, New to trains - just the station so far ... looking for advice on what to get or look out for. Have to remember youngsters (5.5 & 7.5) who aren't too keen on used sets (it's great opening those baggies) so I may have to spring for a new one (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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