Hey Y'all ! My name is Nick and im a model railroader . My OLD layout it packed up in the attic and has been for YEARS & YEARS. So im also a drummer as my other hobby and needed that space for the drum kit . But here recently i have gotten the spark back in me to put up an HO scale 4x8 layout in the garage where i park my car . So i told my parents i would leave my car out in the driveway and use that space for my train layout !!! So here i am now that i found a place online to call home with other railroaders . Anyway i ordered a BRAND SPANKING NEW Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred bachmann layout on ebay from a local dealer for get this .................. $76.01 SHIPPED and that included tax and shipping charges !!! The engine is an F7 , also on ebay i got a GP38-2 Norfolk Southern DUMMY to hook up behind it . Its made by Athearn .. the couplers are different , but im gonna try it and see ! =) I look forward to making NEW friends on here ASAP !!! Take Care guys & girls
Welcome Pappy C! From an east Tennessee granddad (new to trains). I have been on five different forums recently looking for good help, and this forum beats the rest by a long shot! I am working on a “kid-friendly” (78” x 160”) layout. For the time being, I am into Bachmann track, locomotives, and DCC (for better and worse). I also buy on eBay. It is a usually a good experience when I remember to use a lot of patience and caution. Have Fun! Bob
Hi Nick ! Welcome to Trainboard. Sounds like you are going to be busy constructing your new railroad empire. Post some pics of it as you progress.
Hi Nick, Welcome to the TrainBoard, we're happt that you are on board the finest and most user-friendly railroading forum.
Welcome aboard Nick! If you're worried at all about it, I think you'll find that changing HO couplers is easy. Best of luck with your renewed interest.
thanks for all of the replies ! Yeah i decided for now since ive done spent my monthly budget for this month , im going to leave the GP38 in my room sitting on a bookcase shelf for a display model . But my new train set came in today and im gonna start working tommorow . Probably wont get alot done tommorow .. i havent got a clue where my old layout stuff is at , sooooo might just get the train running and thats it for tommorow HAHA !
