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New train buyer
« on: October 05, 2016, 10:47:35 am »
I just knew there would be a forum of Lionel train enthusiasts to guide me. I would like to buy a good quality starter train set to add to our Christmas tradition and add trains each year. I have two young boys so I need to be realistic in what I buy -- as in don't want to buy something very fragile or expensive because the point is for them to be able to enjoy. Can anyone direct me a good starter set in which I can add to annually?  Are there any particulars I should look for when buying?  Also where is best retailer? Lionel website? Amazon? Thanks!

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Re: New train buyer
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2016, 08:24:41 am »
Ojailivin
Hello & Welcome to the Forum.

A starter set is a good beginning point in the hobby.
First I would have to ask before any suggestions would be whether you are interested in:
Vintage Steam Locomotives or Modern Diesel?
Passenger or Freight Train?

If you are planning on just trains for Christmas, then a Polar Express set would be the ticket,
if/when you decide to keep the train set up year round, a freight set has more play value.
The Berkshire type locomotive in the Polar Expresss  set was also used in freight sets, so adding some freight cars as time goes by gives you an easy expansion to your railroad empire.

Where to buy?
Not knowing your location, here are a few retail options. They will give you an idea of price and what is available. Check them all out, also look locally to see if there is a local hobby shop or retailer that sells trains.
You might also want to do an online search for a retailer near you.


Charles Ro Supply Company: http://www.charlesro.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CRSC&Category_Code=OLTS

Grzyboski Train Store: https://www.grzyboskitrains.com/fastrack-r-t-r-starter-sets

Trainworld:  http://www.trainworld.com/manufacturers/lionel-trains/Lionel+Train+Sets/

Train Sets Only:  http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/CTGY/LIONEL03

Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ALionel%20Train%20Sets

I hope this is of some help to you.

Happy Rails!
Dave


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