I've been keeping up with that YouTube channel that posted the garden railroad video I mentioned here a while back... video quality has improved greatly and this stuff is funny...  Check it out, that kid is going somewhere!  This kid has interviewed Tony Cook, Lionel Strang, John Abatecola... wow.

https://youtu.be/r8mI40tF15c

Ich habe mit Bachmann-Sets angefangen. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach etwas Erstklassigem sind, probieren Sie das Acela-Set. Ein gutes, billigeres Set ist das Chessie Special. Es gibt Thomas-Zugsets, Sets mit DCC / Sound - wählen Sie, was Ihnen gefällt. Bachmann-Sets sind einfach zu bedienen, alles in ihrem Katalog ist in Ordnung.

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I started with Bachmann sets. If you're looking for something top notch, try the Acela set. A good, cheaper set is the Chessie Special. There are Thomas train sets, sets with DCC / sound - choose what you like. Bachmann sets are easy to use, anything in their catalog will be fine.

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Hello my dears!

My little son (6) is passionate about trains. For his sake I have now dealt a little closer with model trains, and in the meantime the fever has seized me. I came across this page during my research.

However, since I'm still new to this area, I don't have that much idea.

Hence my question to you: What is the best entry-level model that father and son can have fun with?

LG momo

I believe it will work as long as you have bluetooth.

You did not even hear the question...

Forum rules can be found here.  Don't let the foamers discourage you from asking about or adding to any topic, regardless of age.

https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,8493.0.html

I learned a lot from this video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zLjrGF4t00

I tend to buy off of Trainworld.  I am close to the area, so that is technically my local hobby shop.  I used to order from ModelTrainStuff, but their selection tends to be less than it once was, and I haven't ordered from there in a bit now.  If you're looking for something specific I'd be happy to search the www for you.

Good to hear!

I've checked this chain 3 times a day since it was created, waiting to make sure that you were ok.  I am so glad to hear this!!!!  Prayers for a speedy back to normal for you!

You've got this Terry!!!!  Still sending my prayers for a quick recovery.

We are all praying for you.  You WILL make it through this.  Prayers and best wishes from me!!!!!

Jay

Thanks, how long does that last?

I am a diehard HO-scaler, but I'm building a 12' loop around a tree in my yard, battery power.  Can someone please point me towards a battery that will last a while on a small loco?  I'm putting all electronics in a trailing car.

Gray wolf exactly. I sent a pm to him because I don't want to get involved.