new to model railroadind

[pa_railfan187]

hi im new to model railroading and am starting my 1st n scale layout what tips do ya have for me? what should I not do.

thanks
Mike

[BoxcabE50]

Mike-

Welcome to Trainboard! And to model railroading.

My favorite tip to someone new, is not to rush.

Do you have a favorite railroad? A favorite time period? Favorite setting or theme? If so, any of these are an excellent base to build upon.

Find a local hobby shop that has a good selection of magazines, and how-to books. Do some reading. Ask plenty of questions. Yes. They've all been asked before. And from that many of us will have answers for you.

Take your time. Learn what is out there. See what catches your eye. It's not a complicated hobby. You'll learn fast!

:D

Boxcab E50

[BALOU LINE]

Welcome Aboard!
#1 tip from me is have fun. Everyone enjoys different elements of the hobby (that's part of the apeal). Find the parts you enjoy and build from there.
#2 tip would be start small and simple. I think everyone builds more than one layout. The 1st one is always a learning exsperience. Knowing that going in will relieve a lot of stress.
#3 There is no "best" method or product. It will become a matter of what you develope a taste for; personal preference.
There are no stupid questions, and the more opinions you recieve you'll find what works for you. :cool:

[watash]

Welcome to our family here on the TrainBoard Mike!

The guys are giving you excellent advice.

The East Broad Top in "N" scale should be an excellent choice.

Just start small, ask questions, post photos, and experiment as you go.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes, we all have and some still do occasionally. But we learn from them too.

Set your own goals and standards and stick to them. None of us will dictate how you must build or operate your railroad, it is yours.

The whole idea is for each of us to enjoy our own layout and share our fun with each other.

Tell us about your engine, what you want the layout to do, where it will go, and post photos as you go along. OK? :D

[texasdon]

I would suggest finding a local model railroad club. The more experienced members can be a great source of ideas and assistance. The friendships and comradeship are also very nice.

I suggest you start small. Build a small layout to learn and to figure out what your interests are.

The key point which several others have raised is to jump in and do it. Don't plan forever. Put together an idea and go for it. You are only doing this for fun anyway, so, if you don't like something, simply re-do it later.

[pa_railfan187]

thanks for your input I do like the era of the F units and thats what I am going to base my raioroad around and as fo the area Im not sure yet I might use a place like altoona or something like that. I would realy like to try the horseshoe curve. but Im not sure if I have the room to do this because I only have 2 foot by 4 foot space.

thanks
Mike


Originally posted by BoxcabE50:
Mike-

Welcome to Trainboard! And to model railroading.

My favorite tip to someone new, is not to rush.

Do you have a favorite railroad? A favorite time period? Favorite setting or theme? If so, any of these are an excellent base to build upon.

Find a local hobby shop that has a good selection of magazines, and how-to books. Do some reading. Ask plenty of questions. Yes. They've all been asked before. And from that many of us will have answers for you.

Take your time. Learn what is out there. See what catches your eye. It's not a complicated hobby. You'll learn fast!

:D

Boxcab E50

[pa_railfan187]

great tips thanks
Mike

Originally posted by BALOU LINE:
Welcome Aboard!
#1 tip from me is have fun. Everyone enjoys different elements of the hobby (that's part of the apeal). Find the parts you enjoy and build from there.
#2 tip would be start small and simple. I think everyone builds more than one layout. The 1st one is always a learning exsperience. Knowing that going in will relieve a lot of stress.
#3 There is no "best" method or product. It will become a matter of what you develope a taste for; personal preference.
There are no stupid questions, and the more opinions you recieve you'll find what works for you. :cool: