I need someone to hold my hand here.  I've got two large scale trains with plenty of track.  I'd like to run them simultaneously.  Which is easier and less expensive... convert them both to RC, or use DCC? 

Which would you recommend?

Please detail for me extactly what I need to buy to accomplish what you recommend.  Didn't see much for sale on the bachman web site for this type of conversion. 

Thanks for all your help.

Colin

Is there a way to run two large scale trains on the same track independent of each other?

If not, what considerations do you have to take into account to run them simultaneously?

Thanks Bill,

At the top of this conversation Jay thought my train might be a 90051, and he gave me the year and where it was sold, and that it had an anniversary edition engine.  Well, when I got it the train number was 90041, and I was wondering what the difference was in the two?

Thanks for the link.

Colin

Ok.   I got the train and have it set up.  I love it!

It is a North Star Express #90041

There is a 205 on the side of the engine.  What can you tell me about this one?

Thanks Bill and Jay.  Ultimately I wanted to know if I was getting a good deal on a reliable set.  I agreed to $60 so that seems like a fair price if it is in good working condition which he assures me it is. 

If I'd like to get more track, what size do I need?

Colin

Can anybody tell me about this train?  I'm about to buy it on Craig's list and want to be sure it is a good one.  I have searched everywhere on the web to find something that looks exactly like it and I can't find it anywhere.

It says a bachman, North Star Express. 4-6-0.

I've attached a picture of the posting from Craig's list.  If you guys wouldn't mind commenting on it I'd appreciate it.

Here is a link to the picture:  http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy341/Colin_Conner/ScreenShot2013-12-05at70540PM_zps42c8bcbf.png

Thanks!

Ok.  I uploaded the picture of the set to Photobucket.

Here is the link:  http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy341/Colin_Conner/ScreenShot2013-12-05at70540PM_zps42c8bcbf.png

Can anybody tell me about this train?  I'm about to buy it on Craig's list and want to be sure it is a good one.  I have searched everywhere on the web to find something that looks exactly like it and I can't find it anywhere. 

It says a bachman, North Star Express. 4-6-0.

I've attached a picture of the posting from Craig's list.  If you guys wouldn't mind commenting on it I'd appreciate it.  I triedtopost a picture of it but the forums upload folder is full.

Thanks!