Well, I am back in the hobby after 40 yrs or so. I had a small Ho scale when I was growing up,then life got in the way…lol I have been a CP rail fan all my life and growing up in Vancouver Canada, I was able to enjoy ,Cp Rail, CN Rail, Burlington Northern and BC Rail. During the summers, I could watch the CP Rail passenger train leaving town along the water front every night. Loved the sounds and sight of it going by. I am currently stocking up on what I can for a major life change. Moving to Australia to retire. I have gone with NCE as my DCC system and ESU Loksound for decoders. Locomotives are Bowser,Kato and Scale Train. Era 1980-2000. Stressing about getting the right decoders for the Kato as not sure what board they have and buying later and shipping will be a major pain, but will figure it out. I will be doing a small shelf layout as negotiating with property rights holder( aka wife) is a tough go. Hahaha A local guy here has a great tube channel and has me convinced I will enjoy smaller and focus on details etc. I am sure I will be asking dumb questions but hope you will be gentle on me. Bring on the CP rail down under!
Wow, Australia, are you from there? I really, really, like my NCE PowerCab, and don't do sound DCC so have no idea. Is it gonna be HO or N Scale? At some point open a thread and show us what you have or get in the future and maybe a rough sketch of what you want? Enjoy retirement and the hobby. Forget, Welcome to Trainboard too
Thanks for the welcome. I will be doing HO scale, I have a Walthers engine house that I want to go crazy with details and a couple of warehouses and industrial area. A lot to fit in a shelf but will try to stay disciplined. I married an Aussie and the kids are all grown. She misses home, so we are doing the big change. I am looking forward to it.
Welcome to TrainBoard! There are no dumb questions. Asking them saves you time, money and from frustrations.
Welcome to Trainboard! Cool to head to Australia! Gotta' head over and see all the railroad action, and post pics for us here!!
Welcome to TrainBoard. I once heard that the only dumb question was an unasked one. Good luck in "Rooville".
