My first N scale locomotive!

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Andy,I would strongly suggest that you buy a new powerpack to use with the new loco. The Lifelike unit will work but you won't be happy with it.
 
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Andy: as Catt says, the old unit may not give you the control you'd like; it won't ruin your loco.
If you want to upgrade in stages, you could buy a transistorized control unit that hooks onto the AC terminals on your power pack.
You can upgrade the transformer part when you need to run more locos at a time.
 
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Andy,
Good advice from Catt, get a new controller. The idea of a coffee table railroad is nice if you can put a plexiglass top onto it when it's finished and use and run it in the dining room. All visitors then then be able to admire your work.

Shamus
 
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Andy,
Congrats on the new loco!
Here's some more advice from a ham-fisted 220 lb, half blind middle-aged guy who models in N scale...
Right after you get that new power pack, (that's a must-have item) get yourself one of those magnifyers & a really good light for your work bench.
I couldn't live without mine!


BTW We'll be looking forward to seeing this coffee table adventure!
 
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Re: Thank You!

Originally posted by kf4jqd
Thanks everyone for your input! I suppose I can buy a cheap N scale layout and use those parts. I was reading my Walthers N/Z Scale book. Boy that stuff is small!:eek:

Andy
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Andy - Another possibilty for you is to buy a K-1 track set from Kato. It's a portable Nscale oval with every except the transformer. You should be able to find on for $25-30 with the MSRP being $39. It makes for an excellent starter set.
 
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