Hello!

[JustBill]

Just purchased my first Large scale set, The Plainsman. I'm planning on building an outdoor railroad as I've lost land rights usage inside. I've been collecting Lionel for years, and had a nice basement layout, until we moved.
Hope to learn a few things snd eventually give back to this great hobby.

[Joe Satnik]

Dear JustBill,

Welcome. Large scale is a lot of fun. 

Just remember that the track included with the set is indoor only.  It will rust if left outside. 

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Welcome to Large scale, Bill!!

The folks on this board are very helpful.  Feel free to ask any questions you might have.  The search feature on this forum is very good and helpful for questions perhaps already answered. 

Your Plainsman set has a great running locomotive with a version 5 chassis and will give you great service with reasonable care.  Bachmann has come out with a great new line of brass track for outdoor use.

Most of all have fun with your new set.

Bill

[JustBill]

Thanks guys!

I'm looking into brass track as we speak (type?). I figure I'll just start buying track in anticipation to start building next spring. Track is expensive!