Doesn't seem to be a hobbies forum, so...Model Trains!

VJsmum

My OH and DS (14) are into this.. dS has loved them since he was 4 or 5 and got his first set then.

We have used eBay over the years to pick up other little engines and various bits of track.

SimonSays

I am slobbering. 00 Hornby!

I hear my name being mentioned! What info do you guys need?

I love the scotsman, The issue I have with 00 is the space it will take up (You need a big area for a decent layout) and the push rods on Hornbys can be quite troublesome

If you have any questions feel free to ask!

May I ask what size of area will you be devoting to this?

I just ordered this as a treat, I don't live in scotland but love the livery

SimonSays

A few tips

-Avoid ebay, Alot of bad engines exist on there. Alot of non runners.
-Visit your local shops! They can order most things and you help the small guy (and my local competes on price)
-Look at second hand. If you have a heritage railway nearby or live near Bolton (reebok) then theres some amazing bargins to be had. I got a new Farish Virgin Super Voyager for £45!
-Avoid the Head wear named shop in Liverpool.

Buy railway modeler for your local fairs for the bargins.

Abbymoo

SimonSays wrote: »

I am slobbering. 00 Hornby!

I hear my name being mentioned! What info do you guys need?

I love the scotsman, The issue I have with 00 is the space it will take up (You need a big area for a decent layout) and the push rods on Hornbys can be quite troublesome

If you have any questions feel free to ask!

May I ask what size of area will you be devoting to this?

I just ordered this as a treat, I don't live in scotland but love the livery

Sorry, only just saw the replies.

I got an alright set, you think? I was torn between The Scotsman and The Orient Express, The Scotsman was £30 cheaper though

I think it'll live in the spare room, I was thinking of setting up a couple of trestle tables with board on the top, maybe 6x4? I have no idea if that's big enough! Also it may seem a silly question but how do you stop them getting dusty? Do you put boxes over them or something?!

P.S. Hope you like your train!