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Re: Where to start
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Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:32:33 GMT
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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 carriages (assuming i went for the freight train)
there's a girl here who wants something for a whole load of passengers :)
Thanks again
Ronan
In lugnet.trains, James Powell writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Ronan Webb writes:
> > 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
> > first time out.
> > Anyhow, what should I look out for - 4561, 4565 ?
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> 4565 is by far the better buy.
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> See:
> http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=6875
> for my suggested $210 USD purchase.
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> > What amount/types of extra track to make it interesting?
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> 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?
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> $210 should get you a good startup, as listed above.
>
> James Powell
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| (...) If it is reasonably complete that's a good price. At that price point I would not be a stickler about stickers being present, or all of the rare parts as long as it looks presentable when built. (...) Build those yourself. From what i hear, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) 4565 is by far the better buy. See: (URL) my suggested $210 USD purchase. (...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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