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Scale or Brand Specific Model Train Talk => All Other Scales => Topic started by: wesley on December 29, 2014, 12:02:37 PM

Title: Getting started
Post by: wesley on December 29, 2014, 12:02:37 PM

Hi all

Id like to build a loop of track for my son to run some trains on. Doe sanyone have an idea where to get a  good second hand DC power supply from?

Im not sure if it will develop past the loop so I dont want to fork out unnecessary money right now. I have an interest In O scale narrow gauge logging. So would head in that direction if we both enjoy it and would like to build a bigger layout 1 day.

I have more questions, but will ask them at a later stage.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: capeklr on December 29, 2014, 08:59:26 PM

Hi Wes,
are you going to get your son started on O scale?
I have a friend who is breaking up a O scale collection so will ask him when I'm back in Cape Town again.
Regards Jorg.

Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: wesley on December 29, 2014, 09:57:17 PM

Hi Jorg

That would be great. I build all my dioramas in O scale. So adding some track to them and running trains through them makes sense.

I also love the look of narrow gauge rails. So will head in that direction. Hes only a couple of months old, but your never too young to start this hobbby. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: capeklr on December 29, 2014, 10:34:18 PM

Quote from: wesley on December 29, 2014, 09:57:17 PM

Hes only a couple of months old, but your never too young to start this hobbby. ;D ;D

 :thumb:
I got my first set in Germany when I was 2. Still have the one loco and it still runs.

Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: ColWer on January 25, 2016, 03:07:19 PM

I got my first Märklin BR 89 locomotive, 220V shock  :o and blisters on my fingers at the age of 5 (same day  ;D)!

Still remember the day clearly!