new Ho

[ali]

hi

i want to build a ho layout.
i wondered that what i need to buy:
i already bought some figures, structures, 3 train sets not dcc, 4 DCC Equipped locos, Bachmann 36505 Wireless E-Z Command Dynamis DCC Controller,and some Working Street Lights.

what else should i buy?
i need your gaudiness, please?
by the way, i live where that ther is no LHS near by. not even in near by countrys.

thank you
Ali

[5212spec]

it all depends on how much space you have like right now i have a regular 4x8 piece of ply wood with grass mat on it and some building but I'm hoping to quadruple that over the summer ! i have some plans if you want um let me know [email protected]

[ABC]

You could get some ballast even if you have track with roadbed to make it more realistic. You need some trees, ground cover, telephone/utility poles, automobiles, and some sort of road.

[OldTimer]

Go here

http://www.kalmbachstore.com/modeltrains-railroading-model-railroading-books.html

and here

http://carstensbookstore.com/morabo1.html

and pick out a couple of beginners books.  There is nothing better than a good book to get you started in the right direction.  Good luck and welcome to the world's greatest hobby.

[RAM]

go to your local library.  Do a search on model railroad.  Many libraries have a lot of usefull information.

[jbsmith]

There is a wee bit more to this than just trains and track,,,other stuff you will need or want if you do not have already

some 20 guage wire.
a basic electrical hand tool set, like this
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3896123
OR at least one of these comes in real handy when working with wires
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3932544
electrical tape
staple gun
precision screw drivers.
X-acto knife
model stuff like this kit
http://www.testors.com/product/136946/9160/_/Model_Finishing_with_Flat_Enamels
basic carpentry tools
cordless drill of some sort
Tape measure

[ABC]

go to your local library.  Do a search on model railroad.  Many libraries have a lot of usefull information.

I don't rightly know if Bushehr, Iran has a local library or not...

[pdlethbridge]

The wonderful thing about model railroading is the many skills we learn over the years enjoying our hobby. It's not necessary to learn them all before our first trains run. You will learn things like carpentry, electricity, art, mechanical skills, etc. If you're good at one thing but not another, don't let it affect your enjoyment of the hobby. I have enjoyed this hobby for over 50 years and I'm still learning new things.