Need some wise advise, on what should I get to start our train (my son is 6 my daughter is 7)
I've read some material, and the recommendation is HO scale, and not a starter set, rather, a "good engine" good power, etc., etc, becasue of the age of the kids
Our situation is: a) I will not be able to vacate space to build a 4x8 model or larger, and a transportable 4x8 will be cumbersome and to dependent in me playing with the kids. b) Budget is limited, at least, until I see the kid/s getting interested.
The 2 options I see are
Scale N, so I can build an interesting layout, on a 2x4 or so, or Scale H and build something simple that could fit in a 2x4, or 2x6 or so (in this last option, I did not see too much examples, mostly ovals with not much space)
On the other point, "budget", I was thinking in good used material, N and HO are similar in prices, with more variety in HO, and probably more chances to access to a larger inventory of used engines, or again few new pieces.
What'd be the best compromise for both of our needs? Any help?
Thank you ... Pablo
I've read some material, and the recommendation is HO scale, and not a starter set, rather, a "good engine" good power, etc., etc, becasue of the age of the kids
Our situation is: a) I will not be able to vacate space to build a 4x8 model or larger, and a transportable 4x8 will be cumbersome and to dependent in me playing with the kids. b) Budget is limited, at least, until I see the kid/s getting interested.
The 2 options I see are
Scale N, so I can build an interesting layout, on a 2x4 or so, or Scale H and build something simple that could fit in a 2x4, or 2x6 or so (in this last option, I did not see too much examples, mostly ovals with not much space)
On the other point, "budget", I was thinking in good used material, N and HO are similar in prices, with more variety in HO, and probably more chances to access to a larger inventory of used engines, or again few new pieces.
What'd be the best compromise for both of our needs? Any help?
Thank you ... Pablo